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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
Elodie (Millie Bobby Brown) shines a light as she adventures through the cave.
Damsel is a worthy addition to your watchlist
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
English is one of the most tech-heavy classes. While students still rely on physical books to read, most essays, assignments and tests are taken digitally.
Technology in schools: for better or worse?
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
Mahito (Luca Padovan) embarks on a journey full of surprises after moving from Tokyo to his aunt’s mysterious house in rural Japan.
‘The Boy and the Heron’ expands but weakens Miyazaki’s resume
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
Sophomore Lila Edmondson fights for the ball on the draw
Girls lacrosse mounts comeback to top Woodside Priory
Sophomore Kieran Clarke takes a deep breath as he swims butterfly in his race.
Swim overcomes Aragon in advance of PAL finals
Junior Giana Johnson swings in the varsity softball game against Aragon High School on Tuesday, April 9.
Softball drops league contest to Aragon
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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Senior Dylan Ares-Hanson dictated his match at the third singles position.
Boys’ tennis suffers heartbreaking loss on senior night
Evelyn Du, Staff Reporter • April 20, 2024

Almost. It may be a simple word, but it’s the perfect way to describe the season for boys’ tennis. Almost triumphing over third-place Carlmont High School and nearly beating fourth-place Menlo-Atherton High School. And almost — albeit a bit of a stretch — qualifying for the Peninsula Athletic...

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Juniors Gabby Vega and KayKay Pan get in position to receive a serve.
Badminton shows promise despite loss to Mills
Audrey Wei, Staff Reporter • April 20, 2024
Sophomore Lila Edmondson fights for the ball on the draw
Girls lacrosse mounts comeback to top Woodside Priory
Josie Wettan, Staff Reporter • April 17, 2024
Sophomore Kieran Clarke takes a deep breath as he swims butterfly in his race.
Swim overcomes Aragon in advance of PAL finals
Joelle Huysmans, Diversity Coordinator • April 16, 2024
Junior Giana Johnson swings in the varsity softball game against Aragon High School on Tuesday, April 9.
Softball drops league contest to Aragon
Brendan Gilmore, Staff Reporter • April 14, 2024
Senior Jake Ramirez sprints to the finish line during the boys’ varsity 800 meter race against athletes from Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco High School.
Track and field dominates in final league meet
Kaylee Hwang, Staff Reporter • April 14, 2024
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Freshman Dylan Black searches for an open teammate during the boys’ lacrosse game against Palo Alto on Tuesday, April 9.
Boys’ lacrosse comes out slow in difficult loss to Palo Alto
Brinda Iyer, Copy Editor • April 14, 2024
Senior captain Jayden Ma prepares to serve to his opponent on Thursday, March 21.
Badminton dominates Capuchino for crucial league victory
Audrey Wei, Staff Reporter • March 26, 2024
Sophomore Haleh Ansari is chased across the field by a player from Hillsdale.
Girls lacrosse falls to Hillsdale in third league matchup
Josie Wettan, Staff Reporter • March 25, 2024
Senior Olivia Fleming prepares to swing in the teams game against Capuchino on Thursday, March 21.
Varsity softball regroups after loss to Capuchino
Brendan Gilmore, Staff Reporter • March 25, 2024
Junior Lucas Stuart awaits the whistle to serve during a match against Mills High School on March 15.
Boys’ volleyball dominates Mills in league opener
Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor • March 22, 2024
Senior captain Sofia Kim swims the 500-meter, finishing with a Central Coast Section (CCS) championships qualifying time of 5:27.43.
Swim hits CCS marks in victory over San Mateo
Joelle Huysmans, Diversity Coordinator • March 18, 2024
Junior Nicolas Moshkovoy prepares to hit a backhand.
Boys’ tennis earns strong victory over Hillsdale
Evelyn Du, Staff Reporter • March 16, 2024
Sophomore Cole Weyer hits a powerful drive from the 5th tee at Half Moon Bay Golf Links during a match against Sequoia High School on Thursday, March 7.
Boys’ golf continues dominant season with hard-fought victory over Sequoia
Arda Inegol, Business Manager • March 12, 2024
Senior Neil Girdhar stands in the batter’s box and awaits the next pitch from the Padres ace.
Varsity baseball drops first game to non-league opponent Serra
Zachary Newman, Sports Editor • March 11, 2024
Senior Cora Haggarty dominates the girls’ varsity 800-meter race against Jefferson and Oceana High School athletes on Wednesday, March 6.
Track and field dominates in season opener
Kaylee Hwang, Staff Reporter • March 10, 2024
Junior Henry Bradley dodges past a defender during Burlingame’s 2-1 victory over Sequoia.
Boys’ lacrosse ekes out win over Sequoia to start season
Brinda Iyer, Copy Editor • March 10, 2024
Junior Donovan Ranta prepares to serve over the net during practice on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
2024 Spring Sports Preview: New players and high aspirations
Kaylee Hwang, Brinda Iyer, Josie Wettan, Joelle Huysmans, Evelyn Du, Arda Inegol, Audrey Wei, Brendan Gilmore, Zachary Newman, and Arshia Chakravartti • February 29, 2024
Junior and co-captain Lauren Aguilar breaks from the neutral position and stands guard at the beginning of the period.
Aguilar and Jarrett make wrestling history with qualification for state championships
Sophia Puzon, Senior Reporter • February 28, 2024
Sophomore Haleh Ansari attempts to score a layup basket in the first round of CCS playoffs against Jefferson High School on Feb. 17.
Despite quarterfinal loss to Mills, girls’ basketball reflects positively on progress
Jeannine Chiang, Web Editor • February 25, 2024
Sophomore Dylan Rossen passes to his teammate during Burlingame’s 2-1 victory over Leigh.
Boys’ soccer tops Leigh 2-1, advances to CCS semifinals
Henry Gardner, Staff Reporter • February 20, 2024
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