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With artificial intelligence (AI) on the rise, the San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees discussed the role of Artificial Intelligence in classrooms,
Board reviews evolution of AI in recent years, considers policy changes
Several large buildings located east of Taiwan in Hualien City were struck down by the April 3 earthquake.
Deadliest earthquake in a quarter-century rattles Taiwanese citizens
Due to gym construction, many AP exams were hosted in the Burlingame Recreation Center this year.
Community Center hosts AP exams for first time, AP US History exam gets delayed
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
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: celebrating resiliency and activism
The Alcove Mental Health Center opened on January 22 to foster support among youth.
Allcove Mental Health Center uplift youth voices
Team members meet to design and build their robots.
Juniors see success with new combat robotics club
Mardakhaev performs skateboarding tricks at the Millbrae Skate Park.
Breaking the stereotype: Skateboarding builds community and shapes identities
British security minister Tom Tugendhat marches with citizens during a British march against anti-semitism.
A familiar story: Anti-Semitism is on the rise again
Students should not worry about AP tests for a multitude of reasons, one being that their scores do not impact their GPAs.
Relax, they’re only AP tests
Up-and-coming K-pop girl group IVE performs at the Oakland Arena for their first-ever world tour.
From a mere fan to a diehard, my experience at a K-pop concert
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
Tashi Duncan (Zendaya) begins to develop feelings for both Art Donaldson (Mike Faist) and Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor).
Challengers: The twisting love triangle displays a cinematic masterpiece
Matt Fitzpatrick (right) hits a chip around the green as his brother Alex (left) looks on at the Open Championship last July. One of the season’s best episodes featured the two brothers as Alex worked to get out of Matt’s shadow and become a successful player in his own right.
“Full Swing” hits its stride in improved second season
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”
Senior Clayton Lau hits an iron shot out of the rough on the 4th hole at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch on May 14.
Boys’ golf makes history at CCS
Sophomore Fabian Falconett (left) and junior C. J. Reed (right) block an attack from Soquel High School during their first match in the Central Coast Section (CCS) tournament.
Boys’ volleyball closes out successful season in second-ever CCS appearance
Junior Henry Bradley brings the ball down the field during the boys’ lacrosse game against Carlmont on Thursday, May 2.
Boys’ lacrosse suffers heartbreaking defeat to Carlmont on senior night
(Left to right:) Senior Clara Zhong, junior Ashley Zeng, head coach Sal Banquiles, sophomore Brandon Mark, freshman Brandon Lin and senior Captain Jayden Ma pose for a photo after qualifying for CCS and placing in the top four at PALs.
Badminton achieves season goal, qualifying for CCS
Senior Lily Grenier hit two hits in their match against Sequoia on Apr. 30.
Softball brings home victory on senior night
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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Allcove Mental Health Center uplift youth voices

Margo Bigue, Staff Reporter | May 31, 2024

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: celebrating resiliency and activism
Audrey Wei, Staff Reporter • May 31, 2024

AAPI Month, observed every May, celebrates the rich heritage and culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. It also highlights the need for education to address ongoing microaggressions targeted at the AAPI community — issues still encountered by some students in Burlingame. In response, students...

Team members meet to design and build their robots.
Juniors see success with new combat robotics club
Will Kriner, Senior Reporter • May 30, 2024
Mardakhaev performs skateboarding tricks at the Millbrae Skate Park.
Breaking the stereotype: Skateboarding builds community and shapes identities
Joelle Huysmans, Diversity Coordinator • May 24, 2024
British security minister Tom Tugendhat marches with citizens during a British march against anti-semitism.
A familiar story: Anti-Semitism is on the rise again
Henry Gardner, Staff Reporter • May 22, 2024
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With artificial intelligence (AI) on the rise, the San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees discussed the role of Artificial Intelligence in classrooms,
Team members meet to design and build their robots.
Several large buildings located east of Taiwan in Hualien City were struck down by the April 3 earthquake.
Mardakhaev performs skateboarding tricks at the Millbrae Skate Park.
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British security minister Tom Tugendhat marches with citizens during a British march against anti-semitism.
Senior Clayton Lau hits an iron shot out of the rough on the 4th hole at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch on May 14.
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Due to gym construction, many AP exams were hosted in the Burlingame Recreation Center this year.
Students should not worry about AP tests for a multitude of reasons, one being that their scores do not impact their GPAs.

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