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Nuts and Candy Store Owner John Kevranian stockpiled his products in anticipation of the tariffs.
Tariffs drive up costs for local businesses
In accordance with President Donald Trump’s presidential proclamation, the U.S. flag at Burlingame will be flown at half-staff from Friday, Sept. 12, until sunset on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Staff protests district decision to fly flag at half-staff for Charlie Kirk
During the Aug.15 fire evacuation, some students played frisbee on the front lawn to pass the time.
Fire alarms prompt evacuations, cause schoolwide concern
Principal Jen Fong delivers her speech to the crowd at the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 27.
New gym opens after two years of construction
Senior Nico Bennett poses with his Lead Actor trophy at the Rita Moreno Awards. He now moves on to the Jimmy Awards in New York City.
Bennett wins Lead Actor at Rita Moreno Awards, advances to Broadway’s Jimmy Awards
The dance team meets for mandatory practice on Wednesday, Aug. 27, preparing for their performance at the “Welcome Back” rally.
New dance program offers class and team opportunities
From firefighting to tattoo art, students pursue alternative pathways
From firefighting to tattoo art, students pursue alternative pathways
As first-generation college students, Wang, Chieppe, and Song pave the way for their siblings and family.
First generation students forge new pathways
Bleviss, Balmy, Erle, and Skelton are retiring from Burlingame this year.
Farewell to familiar faces: teachers retire after years in the classroom
Senior Nico Bennett poses with his Lead Actor trophy at the Rita Moreno Awards. He now moves on to the Jimmy Awards in New York City.
Bennett wins Lead Actor at Rita Moreno Awards, advances to Broadway’s Jimmy Awards
Opinion: Women’s professional sports still aren’t getting the respect they deserve
Opinion: Women’s professional sports still aren’t getting the respect they deserve
President Donald Trump passed an executive order on March 1 declaring English as the United States’ national language, reversing the policies of former administrations and setting a new precedent for the country.
The US shouldn’t have an official language
According to NBC News, as of April 16, government authorities have revoked the visas of international students across 32 states by citing “a seldom-used 1952 foreign policy statute to take aim at their activism” or for past charges.
Editorial: Revoking student visas violates First Amendment
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
In 2024, Louisiana passed a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom within the state.
Editorial: Religious doctrine has no place in school
After seven years in development, the record-breaking film “KPop Demon Hunters” has earned Netflix its first box-office hit with the new theater sing-along experience.
“KPop Demon Hunters” brings Korean culture to audiences worldwide
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
Goodthing Coffee opened in October 2024 and is a popular spot on Burlingame Avenue for trending desserts and decadent drinks.
Review: Goodthing Coffee serves up unique and fast-selling drinks and desserts
Player 456, Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae, finds himself playing in the Squid Game once again. This time, however, he is determined to save as many players as possible and put an end to the games once and for all.
Why Squid Game season two outshines the original
Holiday train ride drives down Burlingame Avenue.
Annual Winterfest brings holiday spirit to community
Senior quarterback Nick Armstrong scrambles up the field with the ball, avoiding defenders.
Varsity football loses season opener in overtime thriller
Varsity cheer practices their stunting in preparation for their halftime performance.
Fall Sports Previews: Old faces and new heights
Junior Grayson Howard lays a bunt down the third base line.
Baseball ends season without playoff berth
Freshman Alvin Feng Heng Ho became the first player to qualify for the California Interscholastic Federation playoffs in Burlingame history.
Badminton thrives in postseason, caps off successful season
In his No. 3 singles match against Menlo-Atherton, junior Alex Bozinovic clinched 4-6, 6-4, 10-6.
Boys’ tennis settles the score with Menlo-Atherton, extends season to CCS
Students gather on the dance floor during Pride Prom, celebrating in an atmosphere designed to be welcoming and inclusive for all.
District celebrates Pride Prom as LGBTQ+ community faces pushback
Community members gather around the buffet table during the Ramadan Iftar potluck, an event hosted by the SMUHSD Family Engagement Program.
Beyond fasting: students share significance of Ramadan
The signature lion dance is performed during Lunar New Year to scare off demons. In Chinese culture, stroking the lion's head blesses people with extra luck and prosperity.
Students celebrate Lunar New Year through tradition, food, and family
Holiday train ride drives down Burlingame Avenue.
Annual Winterfest brings holiday spirit to community
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Walk the field with running back Hayden Haba
Walk the field with running back Hayden Haba
Screen time management tools: helpful or harmful?
Screen time management tools: helpful or harmful?
The Blitz: March Madness predictions
The Blitz: March Madness predictions
The Blitz: Follow up on the Grammys
The Blitz: Follow up on the Grammys
The Blitz: Grammy predictions
The Blitz: Grammy predictions
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The San Mateo Unified High School District updated classroom speakers this summer, surprising students with the sound of a new bell. It plays six beeps at a pitch of around 440 Hz in place of a traditional, single-ring bell.

What’s up with the bells?

Lizzy Wan, Diversity Coordinator • August 30, 2022

When Burlingame students walked into their first classes of the school year, an unfamiliar noise rang through the halls. A tsunami warning? Prison break? War cry?  Nope, just the passing period bell.  The...

A man holds up a sign sporting “Shell can go to Hell”, protesting the harmful production and use of oil from the company.

San Mateo politicians call for climate reform at youth rally

Alex Kelly, Business Manager • August 15, 2022

On Saturday, Aug. 13, local politicians and climate change activists gathered in San Mateo Central Park for the second annual Youth Climate Action Rally, organized by San Mateo’s youth chapter of...

The Black Parents Association held its final meeting over Zoom where they discussed updates to the district’s bulletin, commented on a new Ethnic Studies course and hosted recent graduates to give updates on their college life.

SMUHSD’s final Unity in the Community meeting

Lizzy Wan, Diversity Coordinator • May 9, 2022

On April 27, the Black Parents Association (BPA) held its final Unity in the Community town hall of the year on Zoom. Board president of the BPA, Medina McKinney, hosted the meeting along with Terrilyn...

The new data science curriculum, created by Rebecca Zielkowski, will include coding mixed with statistics.

Burlingame adds new data science class to math curriculum

Wali Chaudry, Staff Reporter • May 9, 2022

Previously, Burlingame offered Integrated Math II and Algebra II for students, who had completed Geometry, to choose from; now, teacher Rebecca Zielkowski will introduce a new math class on data science. “It’s...

Although the mask mandate will remain in place until the end of May, summer school sessions will operate according to the policy of the California Department of Health in June.

District keeps mask mandate through school year, to align with CDPH in June

Elise Spenner, Editor-In-Chief • May 5, 2022

The San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees voted 4-1 on the evening of May 5 to keep its indoor mask mandate in place for the remainder of the school year. On June 1, in advance of summer...

The GSA placed boxes with sticker, pins and cards for students to take on Day of Silence, which was held at Burlingame on Friday, April 8.

Burlingame recognizes Day of Silence

Samantha Johnstone, Managing Editor • April 18, 2022

Two college students started GLSEN Day of Silence in the mid 1990s; 30 years later, it’s a nationally-recognized day with hundreds of thousands of students taking a vow of silence to raise awareness...

Burlingame juniors and seniors will partake in CAASPP testing this year.

CAASPP testing returns after two years

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor • March 20, 2022

The California Assessment of Student Progress and Performance (CAASPP) testing returned at Burlingame on March 15, after being canceled the past two school years due to COVID-19 and distance learning. CAASPP...

Students at Burlingame will be required to wear masks at least through April 21.

Board keeps mask mandate, to reconsider in late April

Elise Spenner, Editor-In-Chief • March 13, 2022

The San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously on the night of Thursday, March 10 to keep the indoor mask mandate in place for all campuses. In doing so, the trustees rejected...

Leaver chats with Matthew Gallegos, a social science teacher at Peninsula. Both Leaver and Sacdalan spoke to the support and kindness of staff.

Peninsula High School: navigating inequity

Elise Spenner, Editor-In-Chief • February 24, 2022

My conversation with Peninsula High School guidance counselor Elaine Llaguno and wellness counselor Lara Montoya took place in a counselor’s office at Burlingame. Even though the room is surrounded by...

The new Peninsula campus sits near the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport in Burlingame. The location aims to offer a more accessible campus for students.

Peninsula High School: “a Lego-built school”

Elise Spenner, Editor-In-Chief • February 23, 2022

When Elaine Llaguno started as a guidance counselor at Peninsula in 2010, the future looked bright. The Crestmoor property in San Bruno was falling into disrepair, but the Measure O bond proposition had...

The students at Peninsula moved into their new school, located in Burlingame, in March 2021. The one-acre campus has 10 classrooms.

Peninsula High School: speaking out against neglect

Elise Spenner, Editor-In-Chief • February 22, 2022

On Sept. 20, 2021, the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Peninsula High School to celebrate the opening of a state-of-the-art facility for the continuation...

Draft 102 divides the map according to feeder school districts in an attempt to keep neighborhoods grouped together.

Board hears update on student performance, weighs redistricting maps at recent meeting

Elise Spenner, Editor-In-Chief • February 20, 2022

Yancy Hawkins, the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) Chief Business Officer, presented extensive data on the results of the Panoramic survey and other metrics to gauge student performance at...

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