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A pro-Israel protest demands action from the U.S. government to return hostages held by Hamas (left) and a pro-Palestine group protests in front of the White House (right).
Public comments reflect fear, under-representation at Board meeting
With a combination of ChatGPT and GPTZero, students can use both tools to their advantage to write, reword and submit AI-written essays. Although this isn’t academically honest, students still may receive good grades, and avoid any consequences by sidestepping the chatbot detection.
Students bypass AI detection with novel forms of cheating
The Gaza strip is a narrow, 140-square-mile piece of land between Egypt and Israel.
Burlingame seeks community amid Israel-Hamas conflict
Junior Kasen Barrolaza leaves Burlingame on his bike on Oct. 19.
City of Burlingame provides additional resources for bikers
Burlingame administration wants teachers to cut down on breaks to prevent students from distracting other classes and spending time on their phones.
Administration tightens restrictions on in-class breaks
Sophomore Eva Mercer performs a flip in the air during halftime on Oct. 13 against Atherton. Such feats are susceptible to injury, and demand full mobilization to deliver.
Beyond the sideline: Recognizing effort, risks of cheerleading
Juniors Luke Levitt, Spencer Phonsombat and Will Kriner met at Ross’ Cove beach on Saturday, October 21st as part of a trash cleanup organized by the Eco-pioneers.
Eco-pioneers: a helping hand for the environment
According to the Bs survey, 71% of students feel they do not get enough sleep.
Sleep deprivation takes a toll on students
The administration team embodied the image of power, representative of their collaborative effort to lead the school, wearing bright red superwoman T-shirts and headpieces to resemble Superwoman.
Students, teachers make trends their own on Halloween
On Cabrillo Avenue, blow-up characters are the most common form of decoration, ranging from ghosts and dinosaurs to cats and spiders.
Halloween on Cabrillo Avenue: Residents prepare decorations, trick-or-treaters flock to spirited street
Popular singer and songwriter SZA sits on top of a ledge during her last song “Good Days” at the Chase Center.
Stage effects make live SZA performance unforgettable
In my ranking of the best streaming services on the market, I concluded that Max provided the best combination of variety, quality and affordability for viewers.
No, Netflix isn’t the best streaming service
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ movie offers the full experience of her record-breaking world tour.
‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ is a concert at its best
Protagonists PJ and Josie and their crew of fight clubbers standoff against the footballers just days before their highly-anticipated homecoming football game.
Bottoms should rise to the ‘top’ of your watch list
The lunch cafeteria in the comedy Mean Girls is where cliques congregate. Although cliquey friend groups exist at Burlingame, lunchtime dynamics certainly do not reach the same intensity.
Not every Burlingame high school experience feels like a movie
Popular singer and songwriter SZA sits on top of a ledge during her last song “Good Days” at the Chase Center.
Stage effects make live SZA performance unforgettable
In my ranking of the best streaming services on the market, I concluded that Max provided the best combination of variety, quality and affordability for viewers.
No, Netflix isn’t the best streaming service
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ movie offers the full experience of her record-breaking world tour.
‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ is a concert at its best
Protagonists PJ and Josie and their crew of fight clubbers standoff against the footballers just days before their highly-anticipated homecoming football game.
Bottoms should rise to the ‘top’ of your watch list
Although the movies “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” could not be more different, with the help of social media, they became inextricably linked as the defining cinematic event of the summer.
Barbenheimer: the movie event of the summer
2023 Winter Sports Preview: Strong leaders and new contributors
2023 Winter Sports Preview: Strong leaders and new contributors
Sophomore Eva Mercer performs a flip in the air during halftime on Oct. 13 against Atherton. Such feats are susceptible to injury, and demand full mobilization to deliver.
Beyond the sideline: Recognizing effort, risks of cheerleading
Girls’ varsity receives their awards, celebrating the first CCS championship in Burlingame cross country history.
Cross country exceeds all expectations at CCS championships
Quarterback Luke Levitt scans the field for an open receiver. The junior passed for a touchdown and threw two interceptions against the Bearcats.
Football loses 96th Little Big Game, ends 13-year winning streak
Sophomore Samantha Tom returns a deep shot in her doubles match against a pair of Mills twins that played almost “telepathically,” she and partner Evelyn Du said.
Girls’ tennis showcases depth in impressive season
Junior Lucas Keeley, playing the god Hephaestus talks with sophomore Gina Saccuman, who acts as the goddess Aphrodite.
Burlingame drama’s 99-minute masterpiece
The administration team embodied the image of power, representative of their collaborative effort to lead the school, wearing bright red superwoman T-shirts and headpieces to resemble Superwoman.
Students, teachers make trends their own on Halloween
Each freshman at Burlingame experiences the transition into high school in their own unique way.
Two weeks in, freshmen evaluate high school experience
Maybe about editor-in-chief Audrey Limb’s hopes and goals for the club as well as potential stuff about the next issue.
New year, new leadership: Catcher Zine paints a future of inclusivity
Teen librarian Jenny Miner and senior Eva Chen pose for a picture after leading the first Youth Poet Laureate writing workshop.
The search for Burlingame’s first Youth Poet Laureate begins
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2023 Winter Sports Preview: Strong leaders and new contributors

2023 Winter Sports Preview: Strong leaders and new contributors

Henry Gardner, Joelle Huysmans, Zachary Newman, Jeannine Chiang, and Sophia Puzon
November 21, 2023

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Sophomore Eva Mercer performs a flip in the air during halftime on Oct. 13 against Atherton. Such feats are susceptible to injury, and demand full mobilization to deliver.

Beyond the sideline: Recognizing effort, risks of cheerleading

Sophia Puzon, Senior Reporter
November 19, 2023

“Cheerleading isn’t a sport.”  It’s a common sentiment echoed throughout school hallways and locker rooms. But understandably, it frustrates cheerleaders to have their athleticism constantly...

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Girls’ varsity receives their awards, celebrating the first CCS championship in Burlingame cross country history.

Cross country exceeds all expectations at CCS championships

Joelle Huysmans, Diversity Coordinator
November 14, 2023

Forty-eight — that’s the total number of times this year’s Burlingame cross-country team has trained on the Hallmark Park course. Since June, assistant coach Steve O’Brien has been tallying his...

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Quarterback Luke Levitt scans the field for an open receiver. The junior passed for a touchdown and threw two interceptions against the Bearcats.

Football loses 96th Little Big Game, ends 13-year winning streak

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
November 8, 2023

If you only saw the box score, it would be hard to believe that varsity football (3-7) lost the Little Big Game on Saturday, Nov. 4, ending its 13-year win streak against San Mateo High School (6-4). But...

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Sophomore Samantha Tom returns a deep shot in her doubles match against a pair of Mills twins that played almost “telepathically,” she and partner Evelyn Du said.

Girls’ tennis showcases depth in impressive season

Elise Spenner, Editor-In-Chief
November 5, 2023

“It’s good tennis.”  Listen closely, and that’s what senior Mila Mulready’s dad says the most while she’s playing. She might close out a point with a devious slice backhand, and he won’t...

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Seniors Isaac Van Voorhis and Arouka Purev-Chang maintain a steady pace throughout the 5k run.

Cross country prepares for deep playoff run at third meet of the season

Joelle Huysmans, Diversity Coordinator
October 28, 2023

As the cross country season draws to a close, the team’s focus shifts towards the end-of-season championships — the key races for any runner hoping to qualify for the state championship. That objective...

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Burlingame athletes Sarah Ott, Sophia Jasmer, Noor Hafezi and Ellie Dowd pose for a group photo after competing at the Peninsula Athletic League championship on Oct. 24.

Girls’ golf successful season cut short

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor
October 28, 2023

Girls’ varsity golf (7-9) sent four athletes to compete in the PAL (Peninsula Athletic League) championship on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Seniors Ellie Dowd, Sarah Ott and Noor Hafezi, along with junior Sophia...

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Sophomore Oliver Canniffe prepares to pass the ball to an open teammate in an attempt to create a scoring opportunity against Capuchino High School on Monday, Oct. 23.

Boys’ water polo falls to Hillsdale in close CCS qualifying match

Jeannine Chiang, Web Editor
October 26, 2023

“Almost” is the most heartbreaking word in the English language, yet the only proper term to express boys’ water polo’s final game against Hillsdale High School on Wednesday, Oct. 25. There was...

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Junior goalie Kelcey Flenniken prepares to block a shot against a Carlmont attacker.

Girls’ water polo falls to Carlmont in final league game

Sophia Doss, Senior Reporter
October 22, 2023

Girls’ water polo ended its season against Carlmont High School on Thursday, Oct. 19, falling 17-7 in a hard-fought match. Despite a difficult season, the squad displayed great sportsmanship and unity,...

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Junior Ella Wang hits a backhand in her match against Sequoia High School on Oct. 17.

Girls’ tennis beats Sequoia in final home game of the season

Brinda Iyer, Copy Editor
October 20, 2023

Girls’ varsity tennis (12-6 overall, 8-4 Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division) claimed a 6-1 win over Sequoia High School on Tuesday, Oct. 17, despite having to make last-minute lineup modifications...

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The cheer team chants their “Fight” song to keep the crowd energized and engaged throughout the game.

Cheer sustains spirit despite loss against Wilcox, prepares for Little Big Game

Kaylee Hwang, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2023

The cheer squad brought unmatched energy and spirit to the field at football’s home game against Wilcox High School on Friday, Oct. 15. Despite the 41-7 loss against the Chargers, the cheerleaders kept...

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Senior running back Angelo Medina sprints onto the field for the second half against Wilcox on Oct. 13.

Varsity football falls to Wilcox, keeps hopes high for a deep playoff run

Henry Gardner, Staff Reporter
October 17, 2023

It’s been a tumultuous season for varsity football (3-4 overall, 1-2 Peninsula Athletic League Bay) thus far this year. After a slow start to the season with back-to-back  disappointing losses, the...

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