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Residents of Sunrise of San Mateo, a senior assisted living facility, gather to show support and join the protest.
Indivisible hosts No Kings 2 protest in San Mateo
Two Waymo taxis drive down El Camino Real, part of the area included in the company’s most recent expansion in June.
Community responds as Waymo expands driverless service to Burlingame
Juniors Sophia Weber and Caroline Rafferty gather with other NextGen summit delegates to take a photo.
Students represent U.S. at international AI summit in Italy
Non-permanent walls were added in the main office because two new staff members and the attendance office were relocated.
Burlingame makes changes to accommodate growing student population
The Iron Panthers collaborate at their new workspace on Broadway.
Robotics acquires new practice space on Broadway
Multiracial students navigate identity on college applications
Multiracial students navigate identity on college applications
Architecture students collaborate to build intricate structures.
CTE classes prepare students for careers in skilled trade
The concert was held at the Trousdale, a community living center located near the Burlingame Plaza.
Music for Memory: Student musicians perform at senior homes
Students, staff, and families socialized and danced in their Halloween costumes.
Bay University hosts annual Halloween dance
The “Rumors” cast, still in character, gather to celebrate a victorious moment.
“Rumors” circulate of drama’s comedic fall performance
One of the only lots on campus is located on the right side of the school, in between the campus and Washington Park.
Burlingame must address student parking shortage
Group members Fenix Flexin and OhGeesy take the stage.
Shoreline Mafia turns reunion into explosive performance
Pat Calhoun (Leonardo DiCaprio) accepts a rifle from Sergio St. Carlos (Benicio del Toro) for protection as he sets out to look for his daughter.
Characters elevate “One Battle After Another” from entertaining action flick to greatness
Students dress up for the USA-themed football game against Arroyo High School on Friday, Sept. 13.
Editorial: It’s time to reclaim the flag as a symbol of unity
Influencers shouldn’t promote deceptive marketing
Influencers shouldn’t promote deceptive marketing
Students, staff, and families socialized and danced in their Halloween costumes.
Bay University hosts annual Halloween dance
Group members Fenix Flexin and OhGeesy take the stage.
Shoreline Mafia turns reunion into explosive performance
Pat Calhoun (Leonardo DiCaprio) accepts a rifle from Sergio St. Carlos (Benicio del Toro) for protection as he sets out to look for his daughter.
Characters elevate “One Battle After Another” from entertaining action flick to greatness
Taylor Swift released her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Friday, Oct. 3.
Taylor Swift goes green: “The Life of a Showgirl” recycles old material
Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher watch Belly Conklin during a wedding rehearsal scene in the TV series's third and final season, “We’ll Always Have Summer.”
A battle between two brothers: Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah
Seniors Lyra Sheng, Scarlett Gemmer, Katie Jarrett, Sam Tom, and Evelyn Du line up with their coaches after the senior night ceremony.
Girls’ tennis dominates Sequoia 7-0 on senior night
Senior wide receiver Haleh Ansari reaches for the flag during a crucial play.
Flag football triumphs over Aragon on senior night
Junior Dylan Black breaks up a pass against a King’s Academy receiver.
Football suffers heavy defeat against King’s Academy
Junior outside hitter Jordan Toomey hits the ball for a kill against Sequoia High School in their match on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Girls’ volleyball wins first game in new gym with a 3-0 sweep against Sequoia
Senior Samantha Tom hits a serve to the opposing player.
Girls’ tennis rallies past Half Moon Bay 7-0
The concert was held at the Trousdale, a community living center located near the Burlingame Plaza.
Music for Memory: Student musicians perform at senior homes
The “Rumors” cast, still in character, gather to celebrate a victorious moment.
“Rumors” circulate of drama’s comedic fall performance
One of the only lots on campus is located on the right side of the school, in between the campus and Washington Park.
Burlingame must address student parking shortage
Juniors Sophia Weber and Caroline Rafferty gather with other NextGen summit delegates to take a photo.
Students represent U.S. at international AI summit in Italy
The Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) held its first meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15, where they presented an introductory slideshow and offered burritos. On the slideshow, the club wrote they are “dedicated to representing and supporting students who identify as Latinx, as well as those connected to Latin America through ancestry, personal history, or interest.”
Students and staff celebrate culture through traditional Hispanic dishes
A Day in the Life with Coach E
A Day in the Life with Coach E
Walk the Field with Running Back Hayden Haba
Walk the Field with Running Back Hayden Haba
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
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The Burlingame B
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Alex Bertelli

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor

Alex Bertelli is a junior at BHS and third-year journalism student. He’s looking forward to sharpening his skills and continuing to interact with the Burlingame community as a reporter, student, and person. He enjoys various arts such as music creation, robot design, programming, and creative writing, and goes rock climbing when his brother is still around. His favorite words have remained “create” and “entropy,” but it’s not just the words that matter.

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Non-permanent walls were added in the main office because two new staff members and the attendance office were relocated.

Burlingame makes changes to accommodate growing student population

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
October 16, 2025

Burlingame has more classes, staff, and students than ever before. To handle the growth, the school made several infrastructural and organizational changes over the summer. According to Principal Jen Fong,...

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Jordan Loey, Burlingame’s new assistant principal for the 2025-26 school year, spent the past decade in various roles at Abraham Lincoln High School in San Francisco.

Loey joins as new assistant principal

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
October 3, 2025

After 10 years at Abraham Lincoln High School (ALHS) in San Francisco, Jordan Loey decided to take his own advice about growth and step outside his comfort zone. This year, he left his role as ALHS assistant...

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Freshman Judy Hu makes a stroke on the second-to-last hole of the Green Hills golf green during their game against Capuchino High School on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Girls’ golf defeats Sequoia, Capuchino, El Camino, remains undefeated

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
October 1, 2025

Girls’ varsity golf is currently the only undefeated team in the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Ocean Division. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the team beat undefeated Sequoia High School 177-190. The following...

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A stream of cars moves through the Broadway intersection, with some turning left to cross the train tracks onto Carolan Avenue. Broadway and Carolan Avenue are both hotspots on a Vision Zero, and the organization’s winter proposal is expected to address these and other safety concerns.

City advances efforts for street safety

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
September 25, 2025

During a city council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, Burlingame’s Vision Zero — a recently implemented initiative to bring the number of serious injuries on local roadways down to zero — presented...

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September Issue Crossword

September Issue Crossword

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
September 22, 2025

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Varsity cheer practices their stunting in preparation for their halftime performance.

Fall Sports Previews: Old faces and new heights

Kai Shah, Alex Bertelli, Josie Wettan, Olivia Newman, Akira Nakamura, Abby Zarahn, Paige Cornelius, Oscar Bill, and Audrey Wei
September 2, 2025

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Juniors Emily Meng and Lucas Zhu develop their Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art portfolios. The painting of Icarus on the left is by Meng, and the two photos on the right are by Zhu.

Students craft AP Studio Art portfolios

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
May 11, 2025
Art is a lot of things — to some a language, to others a fight, and infinitely more. It is also an Advanced Placement (AP) exam: in Burlingame’s AP Studio Art class, students develop a portfolio of 12 art pieces...
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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

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
May 4, 2025

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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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February Issue Crossword

February Issue Crossword

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
February 24, 2025

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After nine months of construction, Topgolf’s 107th venue opened along Airport Boulevard’s bay shoreline. The most expensive venue to date, it is expected to bring the city revenue, jobs, and tourism.

Topgolf opens new venue in Burlingame

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
February 4, 2025

On Dec. 13, 2024, Topgolf opened its 107th venue along Airport Boulevard and the Bayshore Freeway. With many international locations, the company’s niche is combining sports and leisure to provide what...

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December Issue Crossword

December Issue Crossword

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
December 9, 2024

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Burlingame is sending seven students to Sacramento to participate in the selective All-State music program from Jan. 15 to 19.

Seven students selected for All-State music program

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
December 7, 2024

This year, seven Burlingame students were selected to participate in California’s All-State music program, a set of competitive ensembles featuring the state’s best musicians from among thousands of...

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After the Little Big Game on Saturday, Nov. 9, leadership sets up decorations and equipment for the Homecoming dance at the Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco.

Behind the scenes: planning a school dance

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
November 18, 2024

Homecoming has stood as Burlingame’s most widely attended dance in recent years, and it’s paired with a preceding week of spirited activities and the highly anticipated Little Big Game. On Saturday,...

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On Nov. 5, residents in districts 2 and 4 will choose from two out of the six candidates to be on Burlingame's city council.

Seven candidates vie for Burlingame city council seats in 2024 election

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
November 3, 2024

On Nov. 5, 2024, Burlingame is holding a general election to determine who will represent city council for the next four years. On the ballot are seven candidates: Nirmala Bandrapalli, Hadia Khoury, Rachel...

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October Issue Crossword

October Issue Crossword

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
October 28, 2024

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Sophomore Damien Gong locks in on the ball, preparing to take a shot against Carlmont.

Boys’ water polo defeats Carlmont in final league clash

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
October 25, 2024

It was good, but it could have been better. That was the general sentiment of boys’ varsity water polo after their game against Carlmont High School on Oct. 17. They defeated the Scots 14-11, but...

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New technology policies ordain that students only use school-issued Chromebooks and give up their phones during class time.

Personal devices banned in class

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
September 28, 2024

Near the end of the 2023-24 school year, administration issued a newsletter outlining two new technolgy policies to be implemented in August. The computer policy mandates that students use school-issued...

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Junior Adrian Gong prepares for a shot against Aragon.

Boys’ water polo defeats Aragon for second league victory

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
September 13, 2024

Varsity boy’s water polo (2-0 Peninsula Athletic League Bay) played its second conference match on Wednesday, Sept. 11, beating Aragon High School 11-5. Burlingame immediately took control of the contest...

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Senior Louann Bernaudin tosses the ball during their practice on Aug. 23.

Fall Sports Preview: Exciting players and renewed expectations

Josie Wettan, Henry Gardner, Will Kriner, Kaylee Hwang, Audrey Wei, Alex Bertelli, Sophia Doss, and Emma Yu
September 3, 2024

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Due to gym construction, many AP exams were hosted in the Burlingame Recreation Center this year.

[Photo] Community Center hosts AP exams for first time, AP US History exam gets delayed

Evelyn Du, Managing Editor
May 21, 2024

Due to gym construction, many AP exams were hosted in the Burlingame Recreation Center this year.

Public and private schools generally differ in terms of academic rigor, social dynamics and economics, but whether one is better or worse depends largely on the student.

Public vs. private school: A measured analysis

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
May 6, 2024

Overview As students across the country transition into their pivotal high school years, many are faced with the important decision between going to a public or private school. For some, the journey...

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Weekly Crossword (#2)

Weekly Crossword (#2)

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
April 25, 2024

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Weekly Crossword

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
April 15, 2024

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

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
April 10, 2024

There is a beauty to art that lies in its freedom — there are no rules, limits to what can be expressed or necessarily right approaches. Three of Burlingame High School’s music artists — sophomore...

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Burlingame’s mock trial team is energetic after an exciting first match against Oceana High School.

Mock trial closes out season with hard-earned victory

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
February 23, 2024

The verdict is clear: Burlingame’s mock trial team has had a great season. The prosecution and defense subteams both triumphed in their third and final competition on Tuesday, Feb. 6, securing a third...

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Juniors Luke Levitt, Spencer Phonsombat and Will Kriner met at Ross’ Cove beach on Saturday, October 21st as part of a trash cleanup organized by the Eco-pioneers.

Eco-pioneers: a helping hand for the environment

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
November 19, 2023

In the face of a decaying natural environment, we are often left to consider what we can do to support our local communities. The Burlingame Eco-pioneers club aims to answer that question, focusing specifically...

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Four returning members of the Mock Trial team, senior Keziah Gopalla, senior Bodhi Ring, senior Jack McMahon and junior Lexie Levitt, listen to and grade an audition in new advisor Elizabeth Bellas’s classroom.

Mock Trial: Refreshed and ready for a new season

Alex Bertelli, Copy Editor
October 10, 2023

There are many novelties in this year’s Mock Trial team: a new advisor, a new competition division and dozens of new applicants. But what hasn’t changed is their wide student appeal, their ambitious...

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Graphic by Sophia Bella

Meet Burlingame’s new faculty

Evelyn Du, Kaylee Hwang, Josie Wettan, Connie Lu, Alice Lee, Iny Li, Henry Gardner, Margo Bigue, Audrey Wei, Emma Yu, and Alex Bertelli
October 2, 2023

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