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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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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

Sophia Puzon, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2022

Since its founding in 2020, the Catcher Zine club has served as an outlet for students to showcase their passion for art and literature. Senior Audrey Limb, the club’s new editor-in-chief, hopes to support...

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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

Lauren Gonzalez, Staff Reporter
September 21, 2022

At first glance, the contest to become Burlingame and Hillsborough’s first Youth Poet Laureate (YPL) appears to be just another creative writing competition for teens. But in order to “win,” applicants...

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Junior Deniel Mirzoian works on a software project at the Burlingame Public Library.

Panther programmers: Students take coding to the next level

Jake Rothstein, Head Photographer
September 6, 2022

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Club members hiking along the Montara Mountain Trail on Saturday, April 16.

MAIA Impact club hikes to raise awareness

Leilani Dougherty, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2022

Burlingame’s MAIA Impact club hosted a fundraising hike at the Montara Mountain Trail in San Pedro Valley Park on Saturday, April 16.  The hike, organized by club president Kylie Holzman and vice...

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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

Jake Rothstein, Head Photographer
April 1, 2022

The lights flicker on; the curtains peel back, revealing the fantastical fairy-tale land encapsulating the stage. The Burlingame Theater Department performed the Tony Award-winning musical “Into the...

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San Mateo County Supervisor Dave Pine delivers a speech during the CEC film fest on Tuesday, March 22.

CEC student film fest recognizes students’ passion for filmmaking and advocacy

Arda Inegol, Web Editor
March 29, 2022

The fifth annual Citizens Environmental Council (CEC) student film festival was hosted in the Burlingame theater on Tuesday, March 22. The festival, organized by the CEC and the Burlingame Environmental...

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The Burlingame student section, a sea of red spirit, cheers on the Panthers on the field.

Homecoming: a week of Panther pride

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
November 14, 2021

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The Panthers congregate at the pitcher’s mound after striking out a player during the game against St. Ignatius on April 9.

Burlingame’s softball team takes home win against St. Ignatius

Julianna Oliver, Senior Reporter
May 6, 2021

The Panthers were a compelling view on April 9 during a home softball game against St. Ignatius College Preparatory (St. Ignatius), in which the Panthers took the win. The stands were filled with parents...

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Professional actors David Lee Huynh, Michelle Skinner, Nicole Javier and Sean Okuniewicz perform junior Aideen Delahunt’s one-act “Theodore” over Zoom.

Young Playwrights Project brings student writing to life

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
April 19, 2021

On Monday, March 29, Burlingame’s advanced drama students watched as their scripts came to life over Zoom through the help and guidance of the Young Playwrights Project, an opportunity presented every...

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Working during the pandemic: three Burlingame students tell their story

Julianna Oliver, Senior Reporter
April 12, 2021

Each story was derived from five to ten minute long interviews with students from Burlingame. They shared their stories and opinions on what it has been like working in the pandemic. All three have jobs...

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Junior Rachel Burdick proudly presents the official proclamation from the City of Burlingame recognizing the last day of February as Rare Disease Day.

Rachel Burdick: AVM survivor and advocate

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2021

Standing on Crissy Field, breathing in the crisp autumn breeze, junior Rachel Burdick geared up for her first Annual Aneurysm and Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Awareness Walk on May 6, 2016. Just a...

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New schedules and changing formats cause students to adjust their plans for upcoming exams.

As AP exams approach, students and staff navigate a tangled web of logistics

Jackson Spenner, Editor-In-chief
March 30, 2021

On Feb. 19, Burlingame’s students and teachers received what would be the first of many emails titled ‘AP Exam Updates.’ They were told that Advanced Placement (AP) exams would be pushed back to...

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