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The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B

Both Italian and American students took a field trip to Chinatown on Oct. 20, as one of their scheduled excursions to San Francisco.

Editorial: Exchange programs should be more accessible

The Burlingame B Editorial Board November 7, 2025

The Italian exchange program has been a part of Burlingame for years. Yet, it is not the largest foreign language program in terms of classes or students, and no similar opportunities exist for Spanish...

One of the only lots on campus is located on the right side of the school, in between the campus and Washington Park.

Burlingame must address student parking shortage

Paige Cornelius, Business Manager October 22, 2025

As a high school senior, one would think juggling college applications, numerous extracurriculars, and AP classes is the most stressful part of my day. But no, it’s finding a parking spot.  Like...

Group members Fenix Flexin and OhGeesy take the stage.

Shoreline Mafia turns reunion into explosive performance

Oscar Bill, Head Photographer October 18, 2025

Shoreline Mafia performed its only San Francisco showing of their “Back in Bidness” tour on Sunday, Oct. 12th at the Warfield Theater, marking the group’s first tour since their disbandment in 2020. In...

Pat Calhoun (Leonardo DiCaprio) accepts a rifle from Sergio St. Carlos (Benicio del Toro) for protection as he sets out to look for his daughter.

Characters elevate “One Battle After Another” from entertaining action flick to greatness

Jonah Moss, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

Characters are perhaps the most important part of any story. Even in a fast-paced action flick, flat characters can hurt immersion and make the exciting moments feel meaningless. Luckily, “One Battle...

Students dress up for the USA-themed football game against Arroyo High School on Friday, Sept. 13.

Editorial: It’s time to reclaim the flag as a symbol of unity

The Burlingame B Editorial Board October 2, 2025

The USA-themed football game is a staple of Friday night lights at Burlingame, but this year, the theme faced extra scrutiny. What made it so controversial? According to a source in the leadership class,...

Influencers shouldn’t promote deceptive marketing

Influencers shouldn’t promote deceptive marketing

Paige Cornelius, Business Manager September 26, 2025

Chances are, if you’re scrolling through TikTok or walking through a Sephora store, you’ll notice the impact of influencers. One of their most popular video styles, especially among beauty creators,...

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

Abby Zarahn, Diversity Coordinator September 3, 2025

When the score was tied at 75 with less than a minute left in the fourth quarter, the game between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries suddenly came to a stop. During their Women’s National...

 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

Henry Gardner, Managing Editor April 28, 2025

In the Trump administration’s official executive order declaring English as the official language of the United States, the first paragraph cites the fact that the Constitution was written in the English...

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

Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk was walking down the sidewalk in Somerville, Massachusetts, when several masked federal officers suddenly approached her. According to NBC News, without showing...

‘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

Olivia Newman, Copy Editor April 19, 2025

The term “they don’t make them like they used to” perfectly encapsulates TV shows nowadays. While dozens of new shows release every year and gain traction, they simply don’t feel the same as the...

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, Managing Editor 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...

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