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The Burlingame B

Burlingame Varsity Football: The Road to the ‘Paw’

Natalie Gyde, Henry Gardner, and Kaylee Hwang
October 31, 2024

In their pursuit to reclaim the coveted 'Paw' and beat San Mateo High School in the Little Big Game, varsity football has raced out to a 6-2 record, clinched a CCS playoff berth, and potentially win a...

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Adapted physical education (P.E.) specialist Jeff Torres and physical therapist Angel Hsieh support Bay University student Ryan Chew during his weekly pool exercise, helping him move more freely in the water.

Weightless: For Bay University student Ryan Chew, the pool is liberation from cerebral palsy’s limits

Jeannine Chiang, Managing Editor
October 31, 2024

When Bay University student Ryan Chew enters the pool, the transformation is immediate. On land, he relies on a network of supports — wheelchair, straps, caregivers — to manage basic tasks. But in...

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October Issue Crossword

October Issue Crossword

Alex Bertelli, Senior Reporter
October 28, 2024

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Junior Ryan Liu leads the pack during the last leg of the race.

Strong individual performances propel cross country at season’s second meet

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
October 19, 2024

While cross country was unable to pull out the team win for the girls or boys at their second Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) meet on Wednesday, Oct. 16, the individual successes were still evident for...

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Senior Lexi Podkaminer prepares to receive a serve on Oct. 10 at the match against Carlmont.

Girls’ tennis secures second place after pivotal week

Kaylee Hwang, Social Coordinator
October 15, 2024

The girls’ varsity tennis had a busy and decisive week, playing in three key matches that secured their second-place spot in the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Bay Division standings. “Overall,...

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Students and staff adapt to the rise of AI in education

Students and staff adapt to the rise of AI in education

Connor Leong, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2024

Ever since ChatGPT was first released nearly two years ago, students and teachers alike have been grappling with the question: is Artificial Intelligence (AI) a powerful tool that enhances education, or...

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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,...

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Italian exchange students with their host students at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Friday, Sept. 27.

Italian exchange students return to Burlingame

Will Kriner, Copy Editor
October 10, 2024

From Sept. 25 to Oct. 5, students from the Italian program hosted exchange students from Udine, Italy. They attended classes with their host students, and on their time off, had a tightly packed schedule...

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Senior lineman JJ Vea leads the team back onto the field for the second half during Burlingame’s game against Mountain View on Friday, Oct. 4.

Football continues impressive start with blowout win over Mountain View

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
October 7, 2024

Despite lower expectations coming into the season, varsity football is putting together one of their best seasons in years, jumping out to a 4-1 start and rocketing up the Central Coast Section (CCS) standings. “I...

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Freshman Miya Steinbach — who was pulled up from the junior varsity team to play against Terra Nova — dashes for the endzone after intercepting the ball during the first quarter of a game on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd. Steinbach proceeded to score a pick six, increasing the Panthers’ lead to 28.

Flag football’s explosive offense fuels victory against Terra Nova

Emma Yu, Senior Reporter
October 6, 2024

Varsity flag football triumphed over Terra Nova High School with a record-breaking 51-6 win — the team’s largest margin of victory yet — on Wednesday, Oct. 3. The win improved the Panthers record...

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Junior Aria Sherwood lines up to take the penalty shot against the Sequoia goalie and scores.

Girls’ water polo sees progress in narrow loss to Sequoia

Sophia Doss, Copy Editor
October 1, 2024

Girls’ varsity water polo (5-1 Peninsula Athletic League Ocean) lost their first league game of the season against undefeated Sequoia High School on Monday, Sept. 30, dropping the contest 12-10. The...

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Senior Jillian Kiniris returns the ball during girls’ volleyball’s tight victory against Menlo Atherton on Tuesday, Sept. 24th.

Girls’ volleyball beats Menlo-Atherton to take outright control of PAL Bay

Audrey Wei, Senior Reporter
September 28, 2024

Energy and perseverance have been the season-long themes for girls' varsity volleyball. The Panthers proved it with a fiery five-set win against Menlo Atherton High School in a matchup between the two...

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