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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
The answers from SMUHSD staff to the survey question: “How should the Board allocate the proceeds from the sale of Crestmoor?”
Board discusses options with newly allocated funds, puts WASC action plans in motion
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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Junior pitcher Tyler Lachance eyes a runner leading off of first base in a matchup against Menlo-Atherton High School.

Varsity baseball makes a statement with win over league No. 1 M-A

Zach Shapiro, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2023

Ahead of last week’s two-game PAL Bay series between No. 2 Burlingame and No. 1 Menlo-Atherton High School, most were looking forward to the latter game, where M-A’s star pitcher, George Zaharias,...

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Junior Erazem Mattick celebrates a successful attack during a game against Aragon High School on Friday, April 21.

Varsity boys’ volleyball “sets” its sights on the future

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor
April 27, 2023

April 21 marked boys’ varsity volleyball’s (15-14 record) final home game for the season, as the Panthers fell to Aragon High School in a back-and-forth five-set battle. Despite the loss, Burlingame...

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Zach Newman hits a nice drive off of the 8th tee, setting up a strong par in his even round.

Boys’ golf wins against Woodside en route to league title

Alex Kelly, Business Manager
April 27, 2023

On Monday, April 24, the boys’ golf team (12-1 PAL Bay) claimed its second resounding victory over Woodside High School, winning the match 198-233.  The Panthers were dominant in their fifth victory...

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Senior co-captain Mimi Cacciato leads the Panthers in goals this season, contributing seven against Priory and four against Sequoia.

Girls’ lacrosse storms (or screams) to top of WBAL

Elise Spenner, Editor-In-Chief
April 26, 2023

No one, not even head coach Phil Wang, expected Burlingame girls’ varsity lacrosse to be undefeated in the WBAL Skyline Division (10-0) with a week left in league play. Their star player, senior Elizabeth...

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Junior shortstop Eric Gee catches a pickoff move from the pitcher’s mound.

Varsity baseball splits league series with Carlmont

Zach Shapiro, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2023

The week of April 3, varsity baseball faced off against Carlmont two times, losing 6-4 in the first meeting and winning 5-0 in the second game.  The first meeting on Wednesday, April 5 saw both teams...

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Junior Lily Grenier bats during a game against Terra Nova High School on Monday, April 17.

Varsity softball triumphs against non-league rival Terra Nova

Athena Bostonmaer, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2023

On Monday, April 18, the varsity softball team (4-6 overall, 1-6 PAL Bay) defeated Terra Nova High School during a non-league game with a final score of 10-0. After suffering several late inning losses...

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No. 1 singles player, junior Arda Inegol won his match, following a retirement from Aragon’s Naveen Scwarzkopf due to injury.

Boys’ tennis nearly upsets league No. 2 Aragon

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
April 19, 2023

While the gap in the PAL Bay Division between fifth-place Burlingame (6-8 overall) and second Aragon High School (10-2 overall) seems wide, their two meetings this season have proved otherwise.  In...

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Burlingame swimmers compete in the 100-meter freestyle in a meet against Woodside High School on Friday, April 7.

Girls’ varsity swim readily prepares for PAL and CCS Trials

Amanda Nolan, Social Media Coordinator
April 19, 2023

With only one loss against league No. 1 Carlmont High School, girls’ varsity swim (3-2-1 overall) has had a resoundingly successful season in the PAL Bay Division. Now, as the post season looms, seven...

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Sophomore Tyler Leung fires back in a mixed doubles match against El Camino High School on April 11.

Badminton team struggles to find consistency in middle of PAL Bay standings

Will Kriner, Senior Reporter
April 18, 2023

On Tuesday, April 11, the varsity badminton team put together a dominant performance over El Camino High School, winning by a score of 20-10.   Burlingame excelled in the girls’ doubles, with seniors...

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Senior Jacob Maslenko makes a drive in an attempt on goal.

Boys’ varsity lacrosse clinches emphatic first win in league play

Jake Rothstein, Managing Editor
April 9, 2023

There was no clear favorite heading into boys' varsity lacrosse’s (3-4 overall) matchup against Carlmont High School (2-3 overall) on Thursday, April 6. With Burlingame coming off a three-game losing...

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Sophomore Reiter Madden and junior Aidan Kelley prepare to receive a serve during a match against Carlmont High School on Wednesday, April 5.

Boys’ varsity volleyball falls short of comeback to Carlmont

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor
April 9, 2023

On Wednesday, April 5, boys’ varsity volleyball (11-10 overall, 1-4 PAL Bay) fell to Carlmont High School in a dramatic match featuring many contentious rallies and momentum shifts. A powerful defensive...

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Freshman Haleh Ansari, a standout addition to the girls’ varsity lacrosse team, wields off two defenders in Burlingame’s overtime victory against Sequoia High School.

Girls’ varsity lacrosse dominates at top of league standings

Elise Spenner, Editor-In-Chief
April 7, 2023

Just how much does a season opener actually matter? If you ask any player on the Burlingame girls’ varsity lacrosse team, the answer is “quite a lot.” Consider this year’s first league game...

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