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Students try French food at International Food Night on Thursday, April 11.
Leadership hosts annual cultural week
The Burlingame Topgolf structure is still undergoing construction and will not be available to the public until September 2024.
Topgolf: Coming to a city near you
The percentage of favorable responses from students to the survey question, “How fairly do students from your school treat students of different races, ethnicities, or cultures?”
Board reviews Panorama survey results from start of 2024, recognizes boys’ soccer’s championship
WASC looks for more than the basic California State standards. According to chairperson Mike Woo, “As new rules and new concerns come up through society, [WASC] look[s] is the school doing something about that. Like the biggest trend post-COVID is mental wellness. So is your school doing something to address the mental health of the students? Along with are they still doing the proper academics?”
Western Association of Schools and Colleges evaluates Burlingame for accreditation
On Tuesday, March 5, Californians cast their votes in the 2024 primary election.
Seniors reflect on voting in monumental election
Located at Leo J. Ryan Park, the CYC’s dragon boat team poses for a team picture after the NorCal CA Dragon Boat championships in the fall of 2023.
Twin sisters reconnect culturally through dragon boat
Volunteers carry the Taru Mikoshi (樽神輿), a traditional portable shrine, down the streets of San Francisco as the final part of the Cherry Blossom Festival’s Grand Parade. Weighing over 1,000 pounds, over 100 volunteers are needed to parade the shrine across five city blocks starting at the Civic Center Plaza and ending in Japantown.
Japantown’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival culminates in Grand Parade
Dating in high school: Is it worth the risk?
Dating in high school: Is it worth the risk?
For most music producers, digital audio workstations (DAWs) are a necessity for mixing and polishing audio. Here, staff writer Bertelli is shown next to his DAW. While there is no shortage of highly capable DAWs on the market, prices for professional software typically range in the hundreds of dollars.
Exploring art through sound: Three amateur music producers pursue passion
Elizabeth Diehl, who plays Ariel Moore in Footloose, performs the dance number “Holding Out for a Hero” during a dress rehearsal.
Footloose rocks (and rolls) the stage
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
Every year, thousands of competitive seniors get rejection letters like this one.
Rejection wall will celebrate redirections
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
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?
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
Elodie (Millie Bobby Brown) shines a light as she adventures through the cave.
Damsel is a worthy addition to your watchlist
Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen (Austin Butler) fight a battle to the death to determine whether or not Paul has the might to become emperor.
‘Dune: Part Two’ is an exquisite cinematic experience
Ben (Glen Powell) waits for help on a raft with Bea (Sydney Sweeney) after jumping off the boat to save her.
Social media overhyped “Anyone But You”
Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) tips his hat in the newest kids and family musical, “Wonka.”
After 52 years, ‘Wonka’ finds its way back on screen
More than 50 of these 24-karat gold trophies will be given out to recipients of this year’s Oscars awards.
Opinion: Predictions for this year’s Oscars and Grammys
Located at Leo J. Ryan Park, the CYC’s dragon boat team poses for a team picture after the NorCal CA Dragon Boat championships in the fall of 2023.
Twin sisters reconnect culturally through dragon boat
A look into girls lacrosse
A look into girls’ lacrosse
Junior Dionisios Vorrises deals to the plate in the sixth inning of varsity baseball’s matchup against Menlo-Atherton on April 17.
Baseball continues dominant stretch with victory against Menlo Atherton for share of league lead
Junior Zach Newman flushes an iron shot to the middle of the seventh green at Half Moon Bay Golf Links during a match against Woodside High School on Thursday, April 18.
Boys’ golf beats Woodside to continue strong season
Senior Erazem Mattick celebrates a winning point during a match against Aragon High School on April 17.
Boys’ volleyball defeats top-seeded Aragon in five-set thriller
Elizabeth Diehl, who plays Ariel Moore in Footloose, performs the dance number “Holding Out for a Hero” during a dress rehearsal.
Footloose rocks (and rolls) the stage
Team members carry the robot out for competition.
Iron Panthers barely fall short of world championship
Student volunteers senior Miu Onoe, senior Landon Stoubagh and freshman Karen Mikoshiba welcome the Japanese exchange students after their arrival at Burlingame.
Burlingame welcomes five exchange students from Japan
On Sunday March 3, Iron Panthers collaborated to fix their robot which broke right before quarterfinals.
Triumph and team unity: Iron Panthers shine at Silicon Valley Regional Robotics Competition
“For me personally, I want [others] to see the music program as a strong union because we can really bring out the life of our school,” Vega said. “We need music, you know? Otherwise, things would be really silent and dead.”
Music department brings lively music-making to Southern California and Disneyland tour
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Senior Altai Ordubadi dribbles past a Mills High School defender en route to their 7-0 win.

Boys soccer dominates Mills, continues hot start

Henry Gardner, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2023

Coming into the season, expectations were low for boys’ soccer. The loss of 15 varsity players was supposed to strike a devastating blow to the program. But this year’s team shoved those expectations...

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Junior Ella Mchenry hits a free throw after getting fouled by Capuchino during an away game on Wednesday, Dec. 6.

Girls’ basketball defeats Capuchino in final minutes

Jeannine Chiang, Web Editor
December 10, 2023

Girls’ varsity basketball continued its strong start against Capuchino High School, winning its sixth contest of the year on Wednesday, Dec. 6. The Panthers (6-1) have already eclipsed last season’s...

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Junior Emma Daly searches for a player to pass the ball to as she dribbles past a forward from Redwood High School.

Girls’ soccer exhibits resilience despite their loss against Redwood

Joelle Huysmans, Diversity Coordinator
December 4, 2023

Girls’ varsity soccer (2-1) fell short in a 1-0 loss to Redwood High School in their opening game of the Firebird Classic on Thursday, Nov. 30.  Although they did not walk away with a victory, the...

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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 15, 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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