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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
Although government and economics teacher Alex Gray took economics in high school, she has never felt like the curriculum adequately prepared her to navigate the finances of daily life.
California weighs requiring financial literacy course
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
Yearbook: Behind the scenes
Yearbook: Behind the scenes
Students believe a four-day school week would offer more benefits than traditional five-day weeks.
Debating the merits of a four-day school week
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
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
Senior Dylan Ares-Hanson dictated his match at the third singles position.
Boys’ tennis suffers heartbreaking loss on senior night
Juniors Gabby Vega and KayKay Pan get in position to receive a serve.
Badminton shows promise despite loss to Mills
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 running back Angelo Medina sprints onto the field for the second half against Wilcox.

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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Sophomore Adrian Gong looks around the pool for a teammate to pass to during the Half Moon Bay game on Thursday, Oct. 12.

Boys’ water polo continues dominant season with victory over Half Moon Bay

Josie Wettan, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2023

Varsity boys’ water polo (7-1 Peninsula Athletic League Ocean Division) has been racking up wins all season long. The squad’s matchup against Half Moon Bay High School on Thursday, Oct. 12 was no exception,...

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Senior slot receiver Kaylee Ng hauls in a pivotal 25-yard catch. The Panthers went on to score a touchdown on the same drive.

Girls’ flag football narrowly misses PAL playoffs after devastating last-second loss

Natalie Gyde and Evelyn Du
October 14, 2023

From the opening whistle on Wednesday, Oct. 12, it was clear that the flag football’s matchup against Capuchino High School would be a nailbiter. The two teams traded the lead throughout the game, and...

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Senior Ellie Dowd tees off at the sixth hole at the Fleming 9 Course on Wednesday, Oct. 11.

Playoff-bound girls’ golf squad drops final match of league season

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor
October 14, 2023

Girls’ golf faced off against El Camino High School to close out the league season on Wednesday, Oct. 11. After defeating the Colts by one stroke earlier this year, the re-match was expected to be close....

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Junior Ella Duong returns the ball to the Scots during girls’ volleyball’s victory over Carlmont on Oct. 10.

Girls’ volleyball beats fourth-placed Carlmont in hunt for league title

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
October 12, 2023

Girls’ varsity volleyball successfully extended their winning streak to five games in a tight 3-1 victory over Carlmont High School on Tuesday, Oct. 10.  Burlingame (16-4 overall, 9-1 Peninsula Athletic...

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Freshman Shea Mulready hits a forehand during her girls’ varsity tennis match against Woodside.

Girls’ tennis battles to beat Woodside in hard fought match

Brinda Iyer, Copy Editor
October 4, 2023

Girls’ varsity tennis fought hard to claim a 5-2 victory against Woodside High School on Tuesday, Sept. 26. While the absence of senior star Mila Mulready certainly left the Panthers with a challenge,...

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Sophomore Ryan Liu leads a group of runners during the boys’ frosh-soph race. He ended the race in eighth place.

Cross country’s “team first” mentality yields outstanding results in first meet

Joelle Huysmans, Diversity Coordinator
October 1, 2023

Running is an individual pursuit. Cross country, however, is a team sport. In their first Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) meet on Sept. 27, the Artichoke Invitational, Burlingame's runners proved the importance...

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Senior slot receiver Kaylee Ng weaves her way through Sequoia’s defense. Although Ng sprinted into the endzone, the touchdown was called back based on an illegal flag guarding call.

Girls flag football makes history, secures their first league victory against Sequoia

Natalie Gyde and Evelyn Du
September 23, 2023

Girls' flag football hosted their first home game of the season, and the first in Burlingame’s history, on Wednesday, Sept. 20. Coming off a tough loss to Woodside High School in their first game, the...

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Senior co-captain Stella Wettan gets ready to block the Tiger’s shot in the first quarter with two minutes remaining.

Girls’ water polo regroups after loss to Terra Nova

Sophia Doss, Senior Reporter
September 15, 2023

Girls’ varsity water polo (0-2 Peninsula Bay) suffered a blowout loss in their second league game of the season against Terra Nova High School on Thursday, Sept. 13, dropping the contest 22-4. The...

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Sophomore Matthew Derossett looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during their league matchup against Mills on Sept.14.

Boys’ water polo dominates in 21-2 triumph against Mills

Jeannine Chiang, Web Editor
September 14, 2023

Boys’ varsity water polo has made their aspirations for this year loud and clear: win the Ocean Division league title. But they put their money where their mouth was in their first game of the season...

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Sophomore Ava Scatena rises to spike the ball to Hillsdale during their matchup on Sept. 12. A second-year varsity player, Scatena is one of three underclassmen on the squad.

Girls’ Volleyball extends early win streak with three-set victory over Hillsdale

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
September 14, 2023

Girls’ varsity volleyball just keeps winning. Burlingame (9-3, 2-0 Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division) extended their winning streak to seven games after beating Hillsdale High School (5-7 overall,...

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Sam Felton turns upfield in the first half against Arroyo. The senior running back finished the game with 51 yards on 8 carries.

Football dominates first half to cruise past Arroyo

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
September 12, 2023

When varsity football (1-2) was on the field for its non-league matchup against Arroyo High School (1-2), it was nearly impossible to tell that they had been routed by 37 points just a week earlier or...

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