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The Burlingame B

The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B

Arriana Cruz poses with a custom-made bag that she painted a Japanese bear named Korilakkuma on.

Quarantine inspires entrepreneurial endeavors for Burlingame students

Lizzy Wan, Diversity Coordinator
November 19, 2020

Many students have been finding new ways to keep themselves busy throughout quarantine. Starting businesses has allowed students to make some extra cash while also pursuing a passion.    Sophomore...

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Although the club has moved onto a virtual platform, it plans to continue helping global communities in as many ways possible.

The Red Cross club powers through during COVID-19

Jaden Luke, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2020

The Red Cross chapter of Burlingame High School, led by Co-Presidents Olina Du and Vivian Yee, participates in many different events to support communities around the world. Before COVID-19 shut down in-person...

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Kyoko Yamamoto (center) conducts BHSs concert band while they play the Up theme song over Zoom.

Marching band practices hardly harmonious

Jackson Spenner, Editor-In-chief
November 16, 2020

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the 103 members of Burlingame’s marching band were preparing for the time of their lives. One Friday afternoon, a single email announcing that Burlingame would be moving...

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Robotics member Sam Herman working on a modeling project using the program SolidWorks.

The Iron Panthers are back to business

Aidan Hay, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2020

Forced to go fully virtual, Burlingame’s robotics team, the Iron Panthers, have attempted to convert the majority of their program to fit with the rules and regulations imposed due to the global pandemic....

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Voter turnout in San Mateo County is expected to lead California, with 90% of registered voters planning to vote.

Students to participate in election process

Mattingly Germack, Copy Editor
October 29, 2020

The 2020 presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most influential elections in American history, and many high school students who are not yet of age to vote have been looking for ways to...

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New members of the Model UN team discuss real world scenarios over Zoom.

Model UN in a Pandemic

Tobias Matthews, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2020

Shifting to an online platform has created challenges in all aspects of student life and the Model United Nations (MUN) club is no different. MUN is a club where students debate real world issues by representing...

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The Girl Up Club holds a Zoom meeting with President Anna Porto, Vice President Shaira Vohra and Treasurer/Secretary Sophie Kamenov.

Girl Up Club adjusts to distanced meetings

Clara Porto, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2020

Burlingame offers a variety of clubs for students to stay involved in the school community. Even during online school, clubs of all kinds are finding ways to connect with students.  One service club...

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Despite the challenges of a virtual format, KIN Club members are still planning fundraising events. They are also considering various proposals that help promote awareness about underserved students.

Virtual format poses new challenges and opportunities for KIN Club’s fundraising endeavors

Caroline Yeow, Senior Reporter
October 25, 2020

With the fall semester being held online, most Burlingame clubs have had to acclimate to a virtual format. For the Burlingame Kids in Need (KIN) Club, the transition has been tricky, especially because...

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The newly elected sophomore student council brings unique ideas during their first meeting in light of a pandemic.

Burlingame Student Council finds new ways to unite student body

Safiya Loomba, Design Editor
October 23, 2020

The Burlingame High School Student Council has been forced to generate unique ways to hold activities for the student body in the age of online school. Last year, student council made strides to connect...

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A screenshot capturing Burlingame’s Current Events Club Zoom meeting.

Volunteer-oriented clubs unaffected by new club rule

Isaac Bostonmaer, Sports Editor
October 22, 2020

Clubs that do not have funding to spend on perks, must rely on their members’ motivation and involvement to achieve the club’s goals.   Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students who participate in...

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The cast of “Help Desk” show off their scripts on their first day of Zoom rehearsal.

Burlingame Performing Arts Department to put on one-act virtual performances

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
October 21, 2020

Plans for a fall musical have been derailed by COVID-19 and forced Burlingame’s Performing Arts Department to get creative with their performances in virtual format. The drama department will be putting...

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Co-president Gemma Rice leads the first Italian club in their first meeting.

Italian club adjusts to accommodate online learning

Sabina Barrolaza, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2020

Since distance learning has taken effect, the Italian club has changed the way they run their activities in order to better suit an online format.  The Italian club strives to immerse people in the...

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