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The Iron Panthers reached the semifinals at the Central Valley Regional robotics competition.
Iron Panthers push through obstacles to semifinal finish in Central Valley robotics competition
Nakamura’s “Green Quad” design shows his vision for a new freshman quad.
Architecture class takes on freshman quad redesign
Letters sent to Holocaust guest speaker, Leon Rajninger, by World History students.
Holocaust survivor presents to sophomore history students
A eucalyptus tree fell across Easton Drive, hitting power lines and a house during the severe wind conditions on Feb. 21.
El Camino eucalyptus face major removal and replanting
Each student we talked to said that pressure at school — where perfection seems to be the only option — exacerbated their mental health struggles.
Burlingame girls report widespread mental health crisis
Jonathan Kon, one of the current drum majors, conducts the band at a football game. The drum majors lead the band and organize events, along with the help of the drum minors.
Band department returns to in-person auditions for important drum major roles
The Mock Trial team gathers at the San Mateo County Courthouse in Redwood City for its official competitions.
Despite loss to Menlo, Mock Trial ends season with a positive outlook
Sophomore Lauren Aguilar shows off her Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) wrestler-of-the-meet plaque and placement medal, following the PAL championship tournament in South San Francisco on Saturday, Feb. 4.
Wrestler Lauren Aguilar brings home historic CCS Northern Regionals title
All 11 supporting characters huddle on stage in a clump as Cindy Skelton and her crew analyze how to improve the scene.
Spring musical preview: preparing for ‘Disaster!’
Cascade Climate Action club cleans up trash at Coyote Point on Oct. 23.
Cascade club offers small steps — with a big impact — to combat climate action
After the past couple of entries into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) such as “Black Widow” and “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” I do not find myself enjoying Marvel anymore.
I don’t watch marvel movies anymore
Like many technologies, gasoline and air conditioning promised extensive benefits to our society despite — or perhaps because of — their destructive effects.
Should we blame our grandparents for triggering climate change?
I could not take my eyes off of the screen, because Scarface was not only brilliantly told, it was visually beautiful; the colors, the scenes and the characters were undeniably eye-catching and complex.
Good movies are more than entertainment
Review: Battle of the acai bowls
Review: Battle of the acai bowls
Whether it is a promise to finally clean our bedroom, come to school on time, minimize our screen time or not to fail the next Spanish test, we are constantly vowing to improve. But when the new year comes around, that impulse to change is far more intense.
New year’s resolutions? More like unrealistic goals
The Last of Us first aired on Jan. 15 on HBO Max, and streamed its last episode on Mar. 12.
“The Last of Us” isn’t your typical apocalypse show
Best friends Justin Thomas (left) and Jordan Spieth (right) jokingly engage in trash talk.
For the most part, “Full Swing” is a swing and a miss
Season 3 of “Outer Banks” follows John B’s quest to find El Dorado, the city of gold.
Of twists, turns and treasure hunts, the Pogues are back with a third season of “Outer Banks”
Although containing an abundance of French clichés — like enjoying croissants and a coffee at a café with a friend — Emily in Paris portrays some truth about Parisians.
‘Emily in Paris’ goes beyond croissants and the Eiffel Tower
Ginny and Georgia, although initially an imitation of Gilmore Girls, has become much more unique and explored a different aspect of the mother-daughter relationship.
‘Ginny and Georgia’ is hardly just a ‘Gilmore Girls’ imitation
Junior Jake Rothstein leaps during the varsity 300-meter hurdles event, finishing in second place.
Track and field shakes off rust and dominates in first meet of the season
On March 30, America’s favorite pastime returns, and we’re ready for yet another MLB season.
2023 MLB Season Preview: go bold or go home
Senior Andres Valldejuli walks off the sixth green to join his teammates after a low scoring round.
Boys’ golf cruises to a victory over Sequoia
Senior Jared Berkovits attempts to track down the ball at No. 3 singles.
Boys’ tennis fights for a foothold in stacked Bay Division
Junior Jayden Ma fires back in a singles match against Aragon.
Badminton finds rhythm after roller coaster start
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
Junior Deniel Mirzoian works on a software project at the Burlingame Public Library.
Panther programmers: Students take coding to the next level
Club members hiking along the Montara Mountain Trail on Saturday, April 16.
MAIA Impact club hikes to raise awareness
The “Into the Woods” cast and crew pose for a photo just days before their first performance.
Burlingame’s “Into the Woods”: a thrilling, magical adventure
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Senior running back Lukas Habelt stiff arms a defender down the sideline on a run in the third quarter.

Burlingame falls to SHP in second league loss in a row

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2022

“So close, yet so far” was the name of the game for the Burlingame offense during Friday night’s matchup against Sacred Heart Preparatory (SHP), as they repeatedly pushed the ball into enemy territory,...

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Senior Sophia Ibanez tees off at the ninth hole at Fleming 9 Course in San Francisco, during a match against South San Francisco High School on Tuesday, Oct. 11.

Girls’ golf concludes regular season and awaits PAL championships

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor
October 16, 2022

On Tuesday, Oct. 11, Burlingame girls’ golf faced off against South San Francisco High School in its last match of the season. Despite their best efforts, the Panthers fell to the Warriors by a slim...

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The cheer program prepares for a team stunt during the football game on Oct. 7.

Burlingame cheer brings spirit to long-awaited first home game

Jeannine Chiang, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2022

Last Friday’s match-up against Menlo-Atherton High School offered a little bit of everything: a highly-anticipated competition, the first home football game of the season and the spirit squad’s inaugural...

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Senior Archer Grenier prepares to release a shot toward the goal in the first quarter.

Positive attitude fuels progress as Burlingame falls against Sequoia

Zachary Newman, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2022

A frustrating second quarter proved to be boys’ varsity water polo's (5-5 overall, 3-5 Peninsula Athletic League Ocean Division) undoing against Sequoia High School, spoiling the Panthers' otherwise...

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Claire Guglielmi and Louann Bernaudin charge after the ball to prevent the Dons from stealing and scoring their first goal.

Panthers dominate in second win against Dons with postseason looming

Amanda Nolan, Social Media Coordinator
October 13, 2022

With a week left in the season, girls’ varsity water polo (6-1 Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Bay Division) beat Aragon High School 13-3 on Wednesday, Oct. 12, solidifying its No. 1 spot in the division. Burlingame’s...

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Head coach Bill Smith offered advice to senior Ella Rafferty during her No. 1 singles match against Varsha Jawadi, Aragon’s top player.

Girls’ tennis rises to occasion in tight match against Aragon

Elise Spenner, Managing Editor
October 12, 2022

Despite missing two of their top-10 players, the girls’ tennis team eked out a 4-3 victory over Aragon High School on Monday afternoon to solidify a third place finish in the Peninsula Athletic League...

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Burlingame and Sequoia golf athletes stand together for a group photo following their match on Thursday, Sept. 29 at Mariners Point Golf Center in Foster City.

Girls’ golf defeats Sequoia, extends win streak

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor
October 6, 2022

On Thursday, Sept. 29, girls’ golf (7-1 overall) emerged victorious against Sequoia High School, ending the match with a 227-190 lead over the Ravens. The win extended the team’s win streak to five...

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Junior outside hitter Maddie Langlinais prepares to receive a serve from Carlmont.

Eyes set on revenge, girls’ varsity volleyball marches on through the midseason point

Zachary Shapiro
October 6, 2022

  Since league play began for girls’ varsity volleyball (14-6 overall, 6-1 Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division), all eyes have been on Hillsdale High School. Burlingame hasn’t beaten the...

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On Sept. 22, freshmen Samantha Tom and Evelyn Du won 6-0, 6-0 in their No. 3 doubles match against San Mateo.

Girls’ tennis takes comfortable victory over rival San Mateo

Daria Burnosova, Senior Reporter
September 30, 2022

On Thursday, Sept. 22, girls’ tennis hosted school rival San Mateo High School.  With a final score of 6-1, the Panthers (4-2 Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Bay Division) easily triumphed over the...

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Senior and team captain Daniel Hilt runs through the Aragon defense in the first quarter of Thursday night’s match.

Varsity football’s legendary league opener: 16 seconds and a dream

Jake Rothstein, Head Photographer
September 30, 2022

With just 16 seconds left in the fourth quarter of Thursday, Sept. 29’s match against Aragon High School, varsity football head coach John Philipopoulos took a timeout. Down 10-7, with 33 yards away...

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Senior Giselle Ortiz passes to an open teammate, assisting one of the team’s many goals.

Girls water polo fights to win over Carlmont following tough loss

Amanda Nolan and Ellie Neuman
September 25, 2022

Minimal turnovers, aggressive defense and an unrelenting barrage of shots led the girl’s varsity water polo team to an 18-4 victory over Carlmont High School on Thursday, Sept. 22.  The Panthers...

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Senior starter Jonathan Kon prepares to fire a shot into the goal while a Half Moon Bay defender attempts to block the throw.

Short-handed Panthers struggle against Half Moon Bay, remain hopeful for the future

Arda Inegol, Web Editor
September 24, 2022

With three of their six starters out with injuries, boys’ varsity water polo faced off against Half Moon Bay High School at home on Wednesday, Sept. 21 in a tough-nosed but less-than-rewarding game.  The...

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