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The Millbrae Art and Wine Festival brought large crowds downtown for a Labor Day weekend filled with art, crafts and food.
A sunny weekend draws a diverse crowd to Millbrae’s annual Art & Wine Festival
Trees line Burlingames main entrance on Mar. 12, 2021. On Tuesday, graffiti was discovered in the C-Building boys’ bathroom.
Racist, Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered on campus
The San Mateo Unified High School District updated classroom speakers this summer, surprising students with the sound of a new bell. It plays six beeps at a pitch of around 440 Hz in place of a traditional, single-ring bell.
What’s up with the bells?
A man holds up a sign sporting “Shell can go to Hell”, protesting the harmful production and use of oil from the company.
San Mateo politicians call for climate reform at youth rally
The Black Parents Association held its final meeting over Zoom where they discussed updates to the district’s bulletin, commented on a new Ethnic Studies course and hosted recent graduates to give updates on their college life.
SMUHSD’s final Unity in the Community meeting
Burlingame’s Bay University class in session on Thursday, Sept. 22.
Bay University guides adult students to success
2022-2023 ASB President Rinko Miyoshi stands in front of the leadership class’s window reflecting Burlingame High School.
New year, new leadership: Rinko Miyoshi embraces an open mind as new ASB president
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
Students in the engineering subteam eagerly learn about the process of building a physical robot at a meeting on Sept. 12.
Student-built, student-run: A glimpse of the robotics team
Junior Deniel Mirzoian works on a software project at the Burlingame Public Library.
Panther programmers: Students take coding to the next level
On August 20, a line of customers wait to order at Palmetto Superfoods for their acai bowls and smoothies.
Review: Palmetto Superfoods
Amazon purchased over 100,000 electric delivery vehicles from Rivian in 2019 to move the company towards carbon neutrality.
Think twice before hitting “order” on your favorite online shop
Prior to the 2022 March Madness tournament, the NCAA limited March Madness branding solely to the men’s tournament.
One year after weight room controversy, women get a fairer slice of March Madness
Students struggle with the overwhelming workload that comes with taking too many AP classes.
To take or not to take APs: Course selection paradox
A shared wall would help mitigate the isolation many feel after rejection.
Rejection wall would put college admissions stress in perspective
Activists gather at a rally in Vancouver, Canada on Feb. 26 to protest the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine deserves more than our performative activism
Future of masks at Burlingame unknown, what to do?
Future of masks at Burlingame unknown, what to do?
Trump supporters storm the Capitol on Jan. 6 in hopes of stopping the electoral vote.
Perception of Capitol attack warped by life under Trump administration
The trials and tribulations of a Wednesday
Defining our history
Response to “Rejection wall would put college admissions stress in perspective”
Response to: “A parent’s push to rename Burlingame Intermediate School after Ruth Bader Ginsburg”
We need more movies like “Top Gun: Maverick”
We need more movies like “Top Gun: Maverick”
Batman (Robert Pattinson) and Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz) look down at Gotham City as they prepare to continue on with their lives and go their separate ways.
The caped crusader punches his way back on screen
Spider-Man movies ranked
Spider-Man movies ranked
Nature’s Cereal is a recent healthy food trend going viral among TikTok users.
Delicious and creative food trends take over TikTok
The cast of WandaVision is stacked with returning Marvel characters, as well as some fantastic new characters that make their marks on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
“WandaVision” is a great TV series, regardless of whether you like Marvel
On Sept. 22, freshmen Samantha Tom and Evelyn Du won 6-0, 6-0 in their No. 3 doubles match against San Mateo.
Girls’ tennis takes comfortable victory over rival San Mateo
Senior and team captain Daniel Hilt runs through the Aragon defense in the first quarter of Thursday night’s match.
Varsity football’s legendary league opener: 16 seconds and a dream
Senior Giselle Ortiz passes to an open teammate, assisting one of the team’s many goals.
Girls water polo fights to win over Carlmont following tough loss
Senior starter Jonathan Kon prepares to fire a shot into the goal while a Half Moon Bay defender attempts to block the throw.
Short-handed Panthers struggle against Half Moon Bay, remain hopeful for the future
Varsity runners Jackson Spenner and Lucas Keeley make their way down the back straight of the course just before Cougar Hill.
Cross country flies out the gate in first meet of the season
On Sept. 22, freshmen Samantha Tom and Evelyn Du won 6-0, 6-0 in their No. 3 doubles match against San Mateo.
Girls’ tennis takes comfortable victory over rival San Mateo
Senior and team captain Daniel Hilt runs through the Aragon defense in the first quarter of Thursday night’s match.
Varsity football’s legendary league opener: 16 seconds and a dream
Senior Giselle Ortiz passes to an open teammate, assisting one of the team’s many goals.
Girls water polo fights to win over Carlmont following tough loss
Senior starter Jonathan Kon prepares to fire a shot into the goal while a Half Moon Bay defender attempts to block the throw.
Short-handed Panthers struggle against Half Moon Bay, remain hopeful for the future
Varsity runners Jackson Spenner and Lucas Keeley make their way down the back straight of the course just before Cougar Hill.
Cross country flies out the gate in first meet of the season
In front of a packed student section, senior forward Carson Robenalt puts up a jumper in the team’s game against Los Altos High School.
Boys’ basketball finishes second in Burlingame Lions Club Tournament
The girls’ varsity team huddled after their game in the outfield and chatted with coaches.
Varsity girls’ softball suffers loss against rival San Mateo
Burlingame players reposition for the next point during the second set in their March 21 match against Lowell High School.
Boys’ volleyball program enters third year
Co-captains and juniors Madison Gen Eugenio and Erika Jiang play No. 1 doubles against San Mateo on April 5.
Badminton team determined to make playoff push
Junior Jackson Spenner serves in his 6-1, 6-1 win against Mills’ Nicholas Chang on April 19.
Boys’ tennis continues acing forward, despite recent losses
Senior midfielder Cole Jones bolts away with ball possession in a league game against Menlo-Atherton on April 12.
Boys’ lacrosse ready for a fresh start
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
The “Into the Woods” cast and crew pose for a photo just days before their first performance.
Burlingame’s “Into the Woods”: a thrilling, magical adventure
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Allie Kennedy

Allie Kennedy, Design Editor

Allie Kennedy is a senior and the Design Editor for The Burlingame B. Allie is also the Co-President of the BHS Mock Trial team and the secretary of the Senior Class Cabinet. Outside of school, she enjoys competing with the West Coast Dance Conservatory Senior Company and reading.

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May Issue 2019

May Issue 2019

May 23, 2019

Issue 8 Vol. 124 May 23, 2019 https://issuu.com/bhsnewspaper/docs/01_2b2930b1ce77bd

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Senior Dana Rienks Alfaro converses with academic counselor Carla Renzi about committing to a college. The academic counseling department will continue to be a central college advice resource for AVID and non-AVID students next year.

AVID college readiness program comes to Burlingame

April 30, 2019

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), an international program designed to prepare students for success in college, will be offered to Burlingame freshmen in the fall of 2019. Over 2,000 high...

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April Issue 2019

April Issue 2019

April 26, 2019

Issue 7 Vol. 123 April 26, 2019 https://issuu.com/bhsnewspaper/docs/01_d01de1643edb3e

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March Issue 2019

March Issue 2019

March 22, 2019

Issue 6 Vol. 122 March 22, 2019 https://issuu.com/bhsnewspaper/docs/01_a6cd94e3001cbc

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February Issue 2019

February Issue 2019

February 13, 2019

Issue 5 Vol. 121 February 13, 2019 https://issuu.com/bhsnewspaper/docs/01_01a0474413626f

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December Issue 2018

December Issue 2018

December 18, 2018

Issue 4 Vol. 120 December 18, 2018 https://issuu.com/bhsnewspaper/docs/01_90bf7dff8c6902

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Students who opt into receiving emails from colleges when they take the PSAT may find their inbox flooded daily with dozens of new emails from colleges. Many of these schools track whether students open college emails or click the links inside.

Colleges track demonstrated interest in more ways than students know

October 28, 2018

In an age when applying to some colleges is as easy as checking a box on the Common Application, schools are increasingly tracking demonstrated interest in an attempt to predict which applicants consider...

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October Issue 2018

October Issue 2018

October 26, 2018

Issue 2 Vol. 118 October 26, 2018 https://issuu.com/bhsnewspaper/docs/october_issue

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Sep 2018

September Issue 2018

September 28, 2018

Issue 1 Vol. 117 September 28, 2018 https://issuu.com/bhsnewspaper/docs/sept

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Sullivan retires after 43 years of teaching

May 25, 2018

Beloved history teacher Dave Sullivan plans to retire from teaching high school after 43 years on the job. Sullivan started teaching in 1975 at Campolindo High School in Moraga, California and then came...

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College Board reveals wide gender gap in certain AP courses

March 6, 2018

In the most recent “AP Report to the Nation,” data released by the College Board revealed that many Advanced Placement courses across the country are dominated by one particular gender. Although this...

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Six students honor veterans through Band of the West

November 26, 2017

The Band of the West is the only sea cadet band in the United States. Six Burlingame High students play with the band: Lilli Hirth, Madison Kong, Verona Teo, Vanessa Teo, Ella Tarara, and Madelyn...

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