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The event, held in the San Mateo County Event Center on Saturday, April 26, heard from 19 speakers and featured 40 booths covering a wide range of disaster preparedness topics.
San Mateo County hosts wildfire preparedness event
Recent collegiate sports cuts have left students such as sophomore Alexa Chang, freshman Elaina Newman, and senior Giana Johnson contemplating their decision to play sports in college.
Sports budget cuts affect student-athlete recruits
Demonstrators assemble in Oakland on April 5 as part of the ‘Hands Off Our Government’ movement protesting Trump and Musk’s recent actions.
Federal funding cuts impact Bay Area
The Iron Panthers celebrate their second FIRST Championship victory at Houston, Texas.
Robotics Wins FIRST World Championships
Construction for the gym began on July 23, 2024. By the end of August 2024, they had a steel structure, and in April 2025 they have completed most of the exterior.
Gym to finish in August, parents fundraise equipment upgrades
The event, held in the San Mateo County Event Center on Saturday, April 26, heard from 19 speakers and featured 40 booths covering a wide range of disaster preparedness topics.
San Mateo County hosts wildfire preparedness event
The Iron Panthers celebrate their second FIRST Championship victory at Houston, Texas.
Robotics Wins FIRST World Championships
TikTok is the new search engine
TikTok is the new search engine
Students seen biking alongside cars on a busy road without safe bike lanes, a situation Safe Routes to School hopes to resolve.
Kelly works to increase transportation sustainability
Students gather on the dance floor during Pride Prom, celebrating in an atmosphere designed to be welcoming and inclusive for all.
District celebrates Pride Prom as LGBTQ+ community faces pushback
President Donald Trump passed an executive order on March 1 declaring English as the United States’ national language, reversing the policies of former administrations and setting a new precedent for the country.
The US shouldn’t have an official language
According to NBC News, as of April 16, government authorities have revoked the visas of international students across 32 states by citing “a seldom-used 1952 foreign policy statute to take aim at their activism” or for past charges.
Editorial: Revoking student visas violates First Amendment
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
In 2024, Louisiana passed a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom within the state.
Editorial: Religious doctrine has no place in school
Despite facing various issues including homelessness and trailing job growth, San Francisco has proven to be resilient across history. © Frank Schulenburg / CC BY-SA 4.0
A city of resilience: SF’s fate is not sealed
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
Goodthing Coffee opened in October 2024 and is a popular spot on Burlingame Avenue for trending desserts and decadent drinks.
Review: Goodthing Coffee serves up unique and fast-selling drinks and desserts
Player 456, Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae, finds himself playing in the Squid Game once again. This time, however, he is determined to save as many players as possible and put an end to the games once and for all.
Why Squid Game season two outshines the original
Holiday train ride drives down Burlingame Avenue.
Annual Winterfest brings holiday spirit to community
Auliʻi Cravalho returns to voice all favorite Polynesian princess Moana, in the movie “Moana 2”.
‘Moana 2’ delivers a heartwarming Disney sequel despite familiar formula
Senior midfielder Anders Gauthier celebrates with his teammates after scoring the winning goal in the 2nd overtime period.
Burlingame defeats Palo Alto in crucial rivalry game
“Hands Off” protesters line up in Redwood City on Saturday, April 5, against President Donald Trump’s policies and billionaire Elon Musk.
Community pushes for inclusive trans policies, transphobic comments spur backlash
Senior Nick Moshkovoy steps in to hit a forehand.
Boys’ tennis falls to second in league after tense battle against Aragon
Junior Ellora Horan receives the baton from senior Rhian Cordero during the women's varsity 4x100 relay.
Track and field celebrates seniors with outstanding performance at final league meet
Sophomore Kiley Lyons pitches to a Bearcat hitter.
Softball suffers heavy loss to San Mateo in league matchup
Students gather on the dance floor during Pride Prom, celebrating in an atmosphere designed to be welcoming and inclusive for all.
District celebrates Pride Prom as LGBTQ+ community faces pushback
Community members gather around the buffet table during the Ramadan Iftar potluck, an event hosted by the SMUHSD Family Engagement Program.
Beyond fasting: students share significance of Ramadan
The signature lion dance is performed during Lunar New Year to scare off demons. In Chinese culture, stroking the lion's head blesses people with extra luck and prosperity.
Students celebrate Lunar New Year through tradition, food, and family
Holiday train ride drives down Burlingame Avenue.
Annual Winterfest brings holiday spirit to community
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Screen time management tools: helpful or harmful?
Screen time management tools: helpful or harmful?
The Blitz: March Madness predictions
The Blitz: March Madness predictions
The Blitz: Follow up on the Grammys
The Blitz: Follow up on the Grammys
The Blitz: Grammy predictions
The Blitz: Grammy predictions
Music Department showcases 101st annual winter concert
Music Department showcases 101st annual winter concert
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The Burlingame B
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The Burlingame B
Akira Nakamura

Akira Nakamura, Staff Reporter

Akira Nakamura is a freshman at Burlingame High School and a first-year Journalism student. He joined the Burlingame B to improve his writing skills, develop his interview skills, and meet new people. Outside of school, he enjoys playing soccer and watching sports and movies. He looks forward to writing his first article and contributing to the newspaper.

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Demonstrators assemble in Oakland on April 5 as part of the ‘Hands Off Our Government’ movement protesting Trump and Musk’s recent actions.

Federal funding cuts impact Bay Area

Alex Bertelli and Akira Nakamura
April 30, 2025

On Feb. 21, one month after President Donald Trump’s executive order formalizing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk walked onstage at a rally waving a chainsaw. It was a striking...

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Seniors Charlotte Wong and KayKay Pan defeat their opponents in the No. 1 girls’ doubles match on Tuesday, April 15.

Badminton remains undefeated in dominant win over Capuchino

Akira Nakamura, Staff Reporter
April 22, 2025

Varsity badminton cruised to the finish line with a 26-4 victory over Capuchino High School on Tuesday, April 15. The win extended the Panthers’ undefeated record to 9-0, but the numbers alone don’t...

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Freshman Alvin Feng Heng Ho applies pressure on his opponents on Thursday, March 20.

Badminton overpowers Terra Nova to preserve undefeated season

Akira Nakamura, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2025

It hasn’t even been half a season, and it’s already clear that varsity badminton is thriving in the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Ocean Division. The Panthers remained undefeated after a 30-0 victory...

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Junior Alex Bozinovic hits a backhand slice in singles practice.

Spring sports previews: making their mark and proving their mettle

Paige Cornelius, Henry Gardner, Kaylee Hwang, Evelyn Du, Josie Wettan, Akira Nakamura, Iny Li, Kai Shah, Will Kriner, and Olivia Newman
March 3, 2025

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Burlingame mock trial poses after qualifying for the semi-finals where they faced the strongest team in the region from Menlo.

Mock trial concludes successful season in semifinal competition

Akira Nakamura, Staff Reporter
February 18, 2025

Burlingame's mock trial team concluded another successful season on Tuesday, Feb. 11, after facing Menlo School in a hard-fought semifinal matchup. The Panthers went head-to-head with one of the best teams...

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Burlingame freshman Marlon Garcia crosses the street amid post-school traffic.

Burlingame seeks safer streets with Vision Zero as concerns persist

Akira Nakamura, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2024

Pedestrian safety has been a long-standing concern for the Burlingame City Council and its commissions, Vice Chair of the Traffic, Safety and Parking Commission John Martos said. While many areas of Burlingame...

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The cafeteria prepares meals from scratch to feed over 1,000 students. Preparation for lunch service begins three hours before school starts.

Cafeteria shifts to scratch-made meals, balancing nutrition, budget challenges

Akira Nakamura, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2024

The task of cooking for 1,500 students has undoubtedly become more challenging after the school cafeteria introduced preparing meals from scratch at the end of the 2022-23 school year. Rather than reheating...

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Meet the new faculty of the 2024-25 school year

Meet the new faculty of the 2024-25 school year

Paige Cornelius, Connor Leong, Akira Nakamura, Olivia Newman, Kai Shah, Chiara Wesley, and Abby Zarahn
September 19, 2024

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