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School surveillance spark privacy concerns
School surveillance spark privacy concerns
TikTok shuts down for millions of Americans, who migrate en masse to other platforms.
Tick tock, TikTok: a ban or a bargain?
Demonstrators march to the City Hall of Daly City – one of the two rest stops – to replenish resources and gather more demonstrators to San Francisco.
Bay area residents march over 20 miles for immigration rights
SMUHSD responds to immigration crackdown as families face uncertainty
On Jan. 7, Barry Tyler became Burlingame’s new Interim Assistant Principal.
New Interim Assistant Principal Tyler joins community
Horan, Kelly, and Muldowney sport homecoming dresses they made themselves.
Three juniors make their own clothes by sewing, crocheting and knitting
As student-athletes, junior Mika Haggarty, sophomore Vivienne French, and senior Joss Tramel overcome an additional challenge. Each of them has to manage a medical condition by using medical devices, and specialized equipment, or adjusting their positions on the field to optimize their performance. Photo courtesy of Joss Tramel (left) and Viviene French (right)
How three athletes navigate sports with health challenges
Burlingame mock trial poses after qualifying for the semi-finals where they faced the strongest team in the region from Menlo.
Mock trial concludes successful season in semifinal competition
One of the museum’s lenticular images compares Burlingame Avenue in the 1920s and present day.
Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum tells the story of the city’s past
Freshman Sophia Hwang uses 3D modeling software to create terrain.
Inside the 3-Dimensional Game Art and Design class
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
Despite facing various issues including homelessness and trailing job growth, San Francisco has proven to be resilient across history. © Frank Schulenburg / CC BY-SA 4.0
A city of resilience: SF’s fate is not sealed
Fans created a memorial for Payne outside of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires on Oct. 17.
Editorial: Respect the privacy of public figures
In 2020, fans speculated that famous pop stars Olivia Rodrigo (right) and Sabrina Carpenter (left) were involved in a love triangle with singer and actor Joshua Bassett, fueling tensions between the two and inspiring their respective hit songs that fans believe subtly address the drama. (Left) Olivia Rodrigo with Dr Fauci 1 by TenthAvenueFreezeOut is licensed under CC0 1.0. (Right) Sabrina Carpenter for Vanity Fair, 2024 by Diplomat's Son is licensed under CC BY 3.0
Are pop feuds genuine or PR stunts?
Students should not worry about AP tests for a multitude of reasons, one being that their scores do not impact their GPAs.
Relax, they’re only AP tests
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
Auliʻi Cravalho returns to voice all favorite Polynesian princess Moana, in the movie “Moana 2”.
‘Moana 2’ delivers a heartwarming Disney sequel despite familiar formula
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Cynthia Erivo acts as Elphaba during the thrilling end of show number Defying Gravity.
‘Wicked’ movie lives up to fanfare, leaves viewers wanting more
Senior Cole Ng and sophomore Julian Lee block an attack from Menlo-Atherton High School during the match on Friday, March 14.
Boys’ volleyball falls to first-place Menlo-Atherton in second league match
Senior midfielder and co-captain Miranda Sibley drives down the field, keeping possession as she looks for an opening.
Girls’ lacrosse shows improvement and defeats Sequoia in season opener
Kilgo and the team were supporting freshman Caleb Chou at every point of his super-tiebreaker. Kilgo was the first to congratulate Chou just seconds after his win.
‘We’re all like a little family’: Boys’ tennis attributes statement victory against Hillsdale to unshakable bond
Junior Alex Bozinovic hits a backhand slice in singles practice.
Spring sports previews: making their mark and proving their mettle
Senior and co-captain Siena La Mark gathers the ball to shoot a three against Willow Glen’s formidable defense.
Girls’ basketball ends season with loss to Willow Glen in CCS playoffs
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
Burlingame is sending seven students to Sacramento to participate in the selective All-State music program from Jan. 15 to 19.
Seven students selected for All-State music program
Members of the Key Club volunteer at a Safeway event in partnership with National Broadcasting Company encouraging shoppers to donate to nourishing neighbors.
Clubs lead volunteer initiatives for holiday season, organizing food drives and giving back
The Blitz: Follow up on the Grammys
The Blitz: Follow up on the Grammys
The Blitz: Grammy predictions
The Blitz: Grammy predictions
Music Department showcases 101st annual winter concert
Music Department showcases 101st annual winter concert
The Blitz: Winter Food Review
The Blitz: Winter Food Review
A preview to Burlingame's winter sports
A preview to Burlingame’s winter sports
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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

The Burlingame B Editorial Board • February 28, 2025

In 1925, 24-year-old biology teacher John T. Scopes went on trial in one of the most prominent court cases of the 20th century. His crime: teaching Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution in defiance of...

Despite facing various issues including homelessness and trailing job growth, San Francisco has proven to be resilient across history. © Frank Schulenburg / CC BY-SA 4.0

A city of resilience: SF’s fate is not sealed

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer • February 25, 2025

Empty skyscrapers, bodies on the street, and a fentanyl crisis corrupting the city. These descriptions have been repeated for years to push a narrative that San Francisco is beyond saving. Analysts...

Fans created a memorial for Payne outside of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires on Oct. 17.

Editorial: Respect the privacy of public figures

The Burlingame B Editorial Board • November 4, 2024

With the recent death of singer-songwriter and former One Direction member Liam Payne on Oct. 16, we were reminded of how disrespectfully celebrities are often treated after their death. Fans reacted strongly...

In 2020, fans speculated that famous pop stars Olivia Rodrigo (right) and Sabrina Carpenter (left) were involved in a love triangle with singer and actor Joshua Bassett, fueling tensions between the two and inspiring their respective hit songs that fans believe subtly address the drama. (Left) Olivia Rodrigo with Dr Fauci 1 by TenthAvenueFreezeOut is licensed under CC0 1.0. (Right) Sabrina Carpenter for Vanity Fair, 2024 by Diplomat's Son is licensed under CC BY 3.0

Are pop feuds genuine or PR stunts?

Sophia Doss, Copy Editor • October 12, 2024

Think back to your favorite music artist—chances are, they’ve been in a feud with another artist or two. You know how it goes: rumors circulate in the media, and when one of them releases a new album,...

Students should not worry about AP tests for a multitude of reasons, one being that their scores do not impact their GPAs.

Relax, they’re only AP tests

Arda Inegol, Business Manager • May 20, 2024

As the year comes to a close, hundreds of anxious faces fill the library, alumni room and Community Center over a two-week period to take Calculus, Spanish, Statistics, Physics and countless other Advanced...

Up-and-coming K-pop girl group IVE performs at the Oakland Arena for their first-ever world tour.

From a mere fan to a diehard, my experience at a K-pop concert

Audrey Wei, Senior Reporter • May 2, 2024

Korean pop music — K-pop — is a cultural phenomenon. From the global sensations of Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS), BIGBANG, and BLACKPINK, Korean pop music or K-pop has solidified its place in the hearts...

In 2008, voters approved a $10 billion bond to build a high-speed rail connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles, projected to be completed by 2020. However, four years later, the project remains unfinished, with costs soaring nearly $100 billion over the original budget.

California has to rid itself of a ‘no’ mentality to change its relationship with cars

Sophia Bella, Editor-in-chief • April 23, 2024

Streamlining public transportation has long been a favored approach to combat climate change, and rightfully so. The advent of the automobile completely changed our relationship with space, redesigning...

Every year, thousands of competitive seniors get rejection letters like this one.

Rejection wall will celebrate redirections

Arda Inegol, Business Manager • April 23, 2024

I am genuinely sorry to inform you… It is with real regret that I write to inform you… Thank you for your interest… After a thoughtful review of your application…. Rejection after rejection...

Many students feel that the Bluebook practice exams are not preparing them for the digital SAT test.

New March digital SAT is far from perfect

Jeannine Chiang, Managing Editor • April 14, 2024

Find an equation to fit this graph. Solve for x-values in this exponential function. Use the infamous quadratic formula. These are typical, if mind-numbing, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) math questions....

In the past decades, pop culture has shifted from concrete universal trends to quick micro trends due to the increasing use of social media.

Is pop culture dead?

Sophia Doss, Copy Editor • March 28, 2024

Throughout the decades, statements of the current period have been reflected through fashion or trends that uniquely represent the environment. There is no ‘70s without bell-bottom jeans and tie-dye,...

Books from ancient India to modern novels written by Indian-American authors have paved the way for more diverse cultural representation in written works.

Comic books and culture: My connection to South Asian literature

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor • March 28, 2024

Books have an innate power to open a reader’s eyes to another world, creating this feeling of wonder and awe at a place that is not real but feels just within reach. I’ve experienced these same feelings...

English is one of the most tech-heavy classes. While students still rely on physical books to read, most essays, assignments and tests are taken digitally.

Technology in schools: for better or worse?

Evelyn Du, Diversity Coordinator • March 17, 2024

In an era of constant technological advancement, our society is ever-changing to match the outputs of invention and discovery. Schools are no exception, as a study conducted by the Educational Testing...

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