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Students sign into Flex Time by scanning their ID cards in history teacher Elizabeth Bellas classroom on Wednesday, May 17.
District proposes new changes to Flex Time
This year, the Citizens Environmental Council (CEC) recognized two Burlingame sophomores, Shayna Blum and Mayu Simpson, as the high school and overall winners.
Two Burlingame students win the annual CEC film fest
Whether motivated by insecurity, peer pressure or enjoyment, the way students beautify themselves is entirely up to them and some may choose not to do it at all.
ChapStick or Lipstick? The Choice Is Yours
Anyone who’s logged into Snapchat in the past few weeks would have noticed an irremovable AI chatbot, My AI, awaiting them, pinned at the top of their screen.
Although clever, Snapchat’s AI bot threatens students’ privacy and academic integrity
Security cameras, like this one in the A-Building, will soon be added to campus entrances.
Administration adds new cameras to address hate incidents and vandalism
Angelyn Liu, the runner-up for the Burlingame-Hillsborough Youth Poet Laureate, is currently working on a poem about gardenias to represent her family’s story of immigration.
Lin, Liu claim top spots in first local Youth Poet Laureate competition
Urban Kitchen, filling the lot vacated by Lemonade and Super Duper, is an independent concept with a variety of fresh, healthy options.
Urban Kitchen offers a satisfying farm-to-table experience
In this article, the B profiled two of those restaurants and their owners: Mediterranean Kebab and Caffe Stellato.
Small businesses on Burlingame Avenue are here to stay
The farmers market provides a space for people to interact with each other and learn more about their community.
Stories and connections: A walk through the Burlingame Farmers Market
Students agree that the main draw to festival culture is not the headliners, but rather the atmosphere, good vibes, and overall festival experience.
Frank Ocean’s Coachella incident is not representative of festival season
Students sit quietly in Mrs. Bosinoff’s Spanish 1 class on April 6.
We need more options in the language department
Gone are the days where artists of the likes of Sinatra and Santana ruled the music industry. Now, in place of those greats has come a different, more modernized, generation of younger artists.
Modern music: overproduced and unoriginal
I reviewed four amazing recipes I found online and gave them individual scores based on how good they tasted.
Healthy desserts are all over the internet — I taste-tested four viral treats
Senior Morgan Patch radiated beauty in her sophisticated yet playful tulle dress during last year’s prom at City Hall.
Students share fashion tips for this year’s prom dresses
Caitlin (left) and Rorie Stone (right), who are identical twins, stand next to each other outside the D building on Wednesday, April 26.
Sibling rivalry is real — here’s how to handle it
Emma (Phillipa Soo) reunites with Jesse (Luke Bracey) for the first time in four years.
Sadly, “One True Loves” is a true let down
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
Senior Romer Rosales-Hasek rounds the track in the 800-meter event at CCS Finals.
Varsity track and field shines at CCS Finals
Junior Kasey Lyons pitches on girls’ varsity softball senior night on Thursday, May 11.
Varsity softball perseveres through league play, qualifies for CCS
Freshman Ethan Cyb winds up for a drive on the 5th hole at Laguna Seca Golf Course. Cyb would birdie the hole as part of his impressive CCS showing.
Boys’ golf falls short of qualifying for CCS Finals after stellar season
Junior Ava Reichow rounds the track in the 4x400 relay at PAL Finals on May 6. Reichow set the pace for the winning Panther effort in the event.
Surprises, records and victories: Track and field impresses at thrilling PAL Finals
Junior Clara Zhong competes in a singles match during the PAL tournament.
Badminton caps off season with high morale despite mixed PAL results
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 Romer Rosales-Hasek rounds the track in the 800-meter event at CCS Finals.

Varsity track and field shines at CCS Finals

Zachary Newman, Staff Reporter
May 28, 2023

Varsity track and field’s season, which head coach Chris Coleman dubbed an “incredible success,” concluded at Central Coast Section (CCS) Finals on Saturday, May 20 — except for one. Junior Avah...

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Junior Kasey Lyons pitches on girls’ varsity softball senior night on Thursday, May 11.

Varsity softball perseveres through league play, qualifies for CCS

Athena Bostonmaer, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

Girls’ varsity softball (4-10 PAL Bay, 7-12-1 overall) fell 9-6 to San Mateo High School despite a late-game comeback on Thursday, May 11. Prior to the game, the team also commemorated their graduating...

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Freshman Ethan Cyb winds up for a drive on the 5th hole at Laguna Seca Golf Course. Cyb would birdie the hole as part of his impressive CCS showing.

Boys’ golf falls short of qualifying for CCS Finals after stellar season

Alex Kelly, Business Manager
May 16, 2023

Boys’ golf competed in the Central Coast Section (CCS) tournament on Tuesday, May 9, finishing in sixth place and falling just two spots short of qualifying for the second round. Although the competition...

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Junior Ava Reichow rounds the track in the 4x400 relay at PAL Finals on May 6. Reichow set the pace for the winning Panther effort in the event.

Surprises, records and victories: Track and field impresses at thrilling PAL Finals

Zachary Newman, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2023

Burlingame's varsity track and field squad sent 17 athletes to Sequoia High School on Saturday, May 6 for the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Finals, where the league’s top athletes competed to qualify...

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Junior Clara Zhong competes in a singles match during the PAL tournament.

Badminton caps off season with high morale despite mixed PAL results

Will Kriner, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2023

Coming off of a 5-9 record in the PAL Bay this season, Burlingame’s badminton team competed in the annual PAL tournament at Aragon High School, with a number of top players making their mark at the competition. On...

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Senior Captain Archer Grenier passes the ball to make an attempt on goal.

Boys’ varsity lacrosse loses narrowly to Palo Alto in final home game

Jake Rothstein, Head Photographer
May 3, 2023

Coming into their final home league game against PAL Bay No. 4 Palo Alto High School on Monday, May 1, boys’ varsity lacrosse (6-8 overall, 4-5 PAL Bay) looked stronger than ever, sitting second in the...

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Joshua Ortiz races the 100 yard free dive in with the chance of securing a PAL Championship title on Saturday, April 29.

Boys’ swimming impresses at PAL finals

Amanda Nolan, Social Media Coordinator
May 3, 2023

In the final event of the 2023 PAL Bay Division Championship Meet, sophomore Andrew Lee, the opening leg of Burlingame’s 4x100-yard free relay team, dove into the Menlo-Atherton High School pool, surrounded...

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En route to the PAL Finals, seniors Arihant Mishra-Agoram (left) and Ryan Gyde (right) won three straight matches, including against the No. 1 and No. 4 seeds.

Mishra-Agoram, Gyde make thrilling run to tennis PAL Championship

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
May 3, 2023

After winning 10 of their 13 regular-season matches at No. 1 doubles in the PAL Bay, seniors Arihant Mishra-Agoram and Ryan Gyde had one mission in last week’s league tournament: to keep winning. “It...

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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, Managing Editor
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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