New Headlines
Subscribe
The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B
March Issue 2023
March Issue 2023
February Issue 2023
February Issue 2023
December Issue 2022
December Issue 2022
November Issue 2022
November Issue 2022
October Issue 2022
October Issue 2022
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
The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B
The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B
Varsity runners Jackson Spenner and Lucas Keeley make their way down the back straight of the course just before Cougar Hill.

Cross country flies out the gate in first meet of the season

Alex Kelly, Business Manager
September 17, 2022

'Shish kebabs.' That's how one Burlingame runner described his legs after reaching the top of the notoriously steep Cougar Hill at the Sept. 16 Artichoke Invitational, the cross country team's first...

Continue Reading
Junior and No. 1 singles player Mila Mulready won her match easily (6-0, 6-1) against Carlmont’s top competition. Last season, she won the Peninsula Athletic League’s individual tournament.

Girls’ tennis shows potential for an energized playoff run after close season opener

Elise Spenner, Managing Editor
September 14, 2022

I’m not quite sure what the secret to the success of the girls’ tennis team is. It could be a head coach who will drive six hours round-trip from Chico for an impromptu Saturday morning practice...

Continue Reading
Pin-hitters sophomore Ella Duong, junior Morgan Toomey, junior Maddie Langilanis, as well as senior libero Mallory Novitsky prepare to receive a serve against Menlo Atherton on Sept. 8.

Girls’ varsity volleyball outlasts Menlo Atherton

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
September 12, 2022

Armed with talent and grit, varsity girls’ volleyball fought off a case of jitters to triumph over Menlo Atherton High School (MA) in their league opener on Sept. 8. The Panthers entered their matchup...

Continue Reading
Junior Ellie Dowd chips the ball onto the green on the ninth hole during their match against Woodside High School on Sept. 8.

Girls’ golf battles through heat wave against Woodside

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor
September 11, 2022

Amid sweltering heat that reached 94 degrees Fahrenheit, the varsity girls’ golf team fell toWoodside High School on Sept. 8 after a hard fought match.  The Panthers put their best foot forward against...

Continue Reading
Burlingame relied heavily on rushing the ball to gain yardage last season, a tactic they will lean on again this year.

2022 Fall Sports Preview: Rising leaders and young talent

Michelle Moshkovoy and Arshia Chakravartti
August 29, 2022

Continue Reading
Senior Charlie Dohemann gestures to the dugout after his first of two doubles against The Kings Academy on Friday, May 6.

Baseball beats King’s Academy, pushes for league championship

Mattingly Germack, Copy Editor
May 9, 2022

Following an extra-innings road loss to The King’s Academy (TKA) on Wednesday, May 4, Burlingame had their backs against the wall in the Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division championship race. That...

Continue Reading
The girls’ varsity team huddled after their game in the outfield and chatted with coaches.

Varsity girls’ softball suffers loss against rival San Mateo

Kristie Kim, Social Coordinator
April 25, 2022

Burlingame’s girls’ varsity softball team (4-9-1, 0-5 Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Bay Division) lost their recent games on April 7 against Capuchino High School, 0-5, and St. Ignatius College Preparatory...

Continue Reading
Burlingame players reposition for the next point during the second set in their March 21 match against Lowell High School.

Boys’ volleyball program enters third year

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor
April 22, 2022

Boys’ varsity volleyball (4-14, 1-5 Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division) is in the midst of their third official season, having played six games since their season opener against Lowell High School...

Continue Reading
Co-captains and juniors Madison Gen Eugenio and Erika Jiang play No. 1 doubles against San Mateo on April 5.

Badminton team determined to make playoff push

Farah Caban, Business Manager
April 22, 2022

Although the Burlingame badminton team did not have the smoothest start to their season with a record of (4-6), Coach Sal Banquiles wholeheartedly believes every player, and the team as a whole, are improving...

Continue Reading
Junior Jackson Spenner serves in his 6-1, 6-1 win against Mills’ Nicholas Chang on April 19.

Boys’ tennis continues acing forward, despite recent losses

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
April 20, 2022

Playing the No. 1, No. 3 and No. 4 Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Bay Division teams in a four-game stretch is no easy draw.  The boys’ tennis team (5-8, 4-8 PAL Bay Division) found themselves at...

Continue Reading
Senior midfielder Cole Jones bolts away with ball possession in a league game against Menlo-Atherton on April 12.

Boys’ lacrosse ready for a fresh start

Jake Rothstein, Head Photographer
April 20, 2022

Boys’ varsity lacrosse is ready to get back into a rhythm as their team comes back from injury.  With four of their starters out, the team has struggled in league play, holding a record of 2-6. The...

Continue Reading
The varsity swim team practices their relay dives for their relay-based swim meets this season.

Diving back into the swim season

Amanda Nolan, Social Media Coordinator
March 15, 2022

Splash! The Burlingame swim team dives back into the pool to start their spring 2022 season. With an unprecedented season last year, with virtual meets and no teams to race against, the swim team hopes...

Continue Reading
Load More Stories

The Burlingame B

The Student News Site of Burlingame High School
THE BURLINGAME B
1 Mangini Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
© 2023 All content is property of Burlingame High School Journalism • Privacy Policy • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Donate to The Burlingame B
$855
$1000
Contributed
Our Goal