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GSA President Violet Hansma speaks at the Friday, Sept. 15 “Welcome Back Rally” following the removal of the Harry Potter theme for spirit week due to concerns over author J.K. Rowling’s transphobic views.
GSA, leadership lead positive change after divisive Harry Potter-themed spirit week
Posters protesting J.K. Rowling, the controversial author of the Harry Potter series upon which the upcoming rally is based, were found around campus on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
Protest posters spark controversy over Harry Potter-themed spirit week
Construction for the new gym facilities began in May and are expected to be completed by January 2025.
Athletes, admin adapt amid gym construction
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
Of the four blazes that broke out in Maui on Aug. 8, the Lahaina fire was perhaps the most destructive, wreaking havoc on the historic town.
Burlingame students witness tragedy of Maui fires
The use of power tools were taught to attendees, such as how to handle a chainsaw.
Biannual NorCal First Alarm Fire Camp teaches teenage girls critical firefighting skills
Construction for the new gym facilities began in May and are expected to be completed by January 2025.
Athletes, admin adapt amid gym construction
Maison Alyzée, a relatively new bakery on the main strip of Burlingame Avenue, shined in every category: taste, service and atmosphere.
Battle of the bakeries: The stakes are high in the pastry world
Odesza was the last band to perform on Sunday, Aug. 13, the final day of Outside Lands.
Students flock to Outside Lands festival for once-in-a-lifetime experience
The lunch cafeteria in the comedy Mean Girls is where cliques congregate. Although cliquey friend groups exist at Burlingame, lunchtime dynamics certainly do not reach the same intensity.
Not every Burlingame high school experience feels like a movie
Maison Alyzée, a relatively new bakery on the main strip of Burlingame Avenue, shined in every category: taste, service and atmosphere.
Battle of the bakeries: The stakes are high in the pastry world
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
Although the movies “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” could not be more different, with the help of social media, they became inextricably linked as the defining cinematic event of the summer.
Barbenheimer: the movie event of the summer
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”
Senior co-captain Stella Wettan gets ready to block the Tiger’s shot in the first quarter with two minutes remaining.
Girls’ water polo regroups after loss to Terra Nova
Sophomore Matthew Derossett looks for a teammate to pass the ball to during their league matchup against Mills on Sept.14.
Boys’ water polo dominates in 21-2 triumph against Mills
Sophomore Ava Scatena rises to spike the ball to Hillsdale during their matchup on Sept. 12. A second-year varsity player, Scatena is one of three underclassmen on the squad.
Girls’ Volleyball extends early win streak with three-set victory over Hillsdale
Sam Felton turns upfield in the first half against Arroyo. The senior running back finished the game with 51 yards on 8 carries.
Football dominates first half to cruise past Arroyo
Junior Lucy Istock performs an upside down split during half time on Sept. 8.
Cheer takes spirit, camaraderie to new level against Arroyo
Each freshman at Burlingame experiences the transition into high school in their own unique way.
Two weeks in, freshmen evaluate high school experience
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
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The use of power tools were taught to attendees, such as how to handle a chainsaw.

Biannual NorCal First Alarm Fire Camp teaches teenage girls critical firefighting skills

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
September 19, 2023

On Saturday, Sept. 16 and Sunday, Sept. 17, female firefighters from several Northern California fire departments hosted the biannual NorCal First Alarm Fire Camp at College of San Mateo (CSM) for high...

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Sophomore Ava Scatena rises to spike the ball to Hillsdale during their matchup on Sept. 12. A second-year varsity player, Scatena is one of three underclassmen on the squad.

Girls’ Volleyball extends early win streak with three-set victory over Hillsdale

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
September 14, 2023

Girls’ varsity volleyball just keeps winning. Burlingame (9-3, 2-0 Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division) extended their winning streak to seven games after beating Hillsdale High School (5-7 overall,...

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2023 Fall Sports Preview: Fresh faces and ambitious expectations

2023 Fall Sports Preview: Fresh faces and ambitious expectations

Zachary Newman, Joelle Huysmans, Sophia Doss, Brinda Iyer, Jeannine Chiang, Arshia Chakravartti, Sophia Puzon, Abby Knight, and Natalie Gyde
August 29, 2023

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The annual “Burlingame on the Avenue” festival attracted guests from all over the Bay Area.

Booths, food trucks and live music crowd the streets in annual “Burlingame on the Avenue” festival

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
August 24, 2023

The Burlingame Chamber of Commerce hosted the 29th annual “Burlingame on the Avenue” festival last weekend. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19 and Sunday, Aug. 20, clothing, jewelry and art...

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Concert band performs classics from composer John Williams, “Highlights from La La Land” by Justin Hurwitz and “Pixar Movie Magic”.

Music department finishes the year off strong with 99th annual Spring Concert

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
April 28, 2023

After a year full of concerts, festivals and the beloved Disneyland trip, the band and choir held its 99th annual spring concert on Wednesday, April 26. From 7-8:30pm, students and families came to listen...

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Music students march down Burlingame Avenue and back to Washington Park on Saturday, Apr. 15.

Music department steals the show with seven-hour Play-a-Thon fundraiser

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
April 18, 2023

On Saturday, April 15, the band and choir hosted its annual Play-a-Thon, in order to raise over 10,000 dollars for the music department. The event included a lively parade down Burlingame Avenue, along...

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Students and teachers make the environment lively at the event.

Leadership hosts first ever International Food Night for Cultural Week

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
April 16, 2023

On Tuesday, April 4, Leadership’s Diversity and Inclusion Commission hosted the first-ever International Food Night in the main quad. The night aimed to celebrate students’ cultural backgrounds with...

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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

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
March 22, 2023

After a multiple-step audition process in February, the band department selected two new drum major assistants (drum minors), Lucas Keeley and Aaron Peng, for the next school year. The two selected...

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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

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
March 22, 2023

Warning: This review contains spoilers “The Last of Us,” HBO’s hit drama based on the eponymous video game, features an apocalyptic world where society is taken over by zombie-like creatures....

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Two Burlingame Musicians performed in last year’s California All-State Music Education Conference. Last year, the conference was held in Fresno, the same location this year’s CASMEC will take place.

Seven Burlingame musicians selected for California All-State Ensembles

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
February 6, 2023

Among the several thousand student musicians across the state who auditioned for the 2023 California All-State Ensembles, there were 12 Burlingame students. This year, seven of the 12 were selected to...

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Kyoko Yamamoto leads the Concert Band in a variety of songs, such as “Encanto” and “A Disney Spectacular,” in the Winter Concert on Dec. 7.

Band’s busy season concludes with Winter Concert

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
December 9, 2022

The Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Choir and Jazz Ensemble showcased their talent in the 99th annual Winter Concert, held in the Burlingame auditorium on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Every band performed a wide variety...

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The majority of respondents to the poll reported they had heard slurs, offensive jokes and insults that degrade someone’s gender identity, sexuality, race, abilities, culture or ethnicity on campus.

Why is hate speech a part of Burlingame’s vocabulary?

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
November 18, 2022

On the morning of Nov. 17, staff found posters promoting anti-Semitism, white power, Adolf Hitler and the Aryan Freedom Network on campus. The news came less than a month after threatening, hateful graffiti...

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Nicole Mauro is Burlingames newest English teacher, substituting for Amy Farleys English 3 classes.

Nicole Mauro

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
October 4, 2022

Nicole Mauro’s family has deep roots in the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD). Mauro is a 1988 Burlingame graduate with parents who attended San Mateo High School, a brother and grandparent...

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Seniors Sofia Husain and Kelsey McDonald, the new presidents of Burlingame Environmental Club, pose for a photo in front of the library at lunch.

New year, new leadership: Burlingame Environmental Club prepares for an impactful year

Abby Knight, Copy Editor
September 20, 2022

The Burlingame Environmental Club (BEC) plans to improve the school campus while collaborating with external organizations to maximize the club's impact on the environment. Senior Sofia Husain, co-president...

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