Allison Cohen

Allison Cohen, Business Manager

Allison Cohen is a senior at Burlingame High School and a second year journalism student. She is excited to be the Business Manager this year and enjoys asking people nicely to contribute to the B. She is also passionate about writing and page designing. In her free time, she loves hiking, puzzles, and listening to music.

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From coast to coast: moving to Hawaii as a Burlingame student

Allison Cohen, Business Manager
February 24, 2021

After planning a temporary stay at a family member’s house in Maui this past October, senior Jacklyn Nee, sophomore Michaela Nee and their mother Jen Nee were hooked on island life. From over 2,000 miles...

Shakespeare deters students early on

Allison Cohen, Business Manager
January 25, 2021

Throughout my four years of high school, I’ve had 18 mandatory books assigned to me, and three of them have been by William Shakespeare. That means that over 16% of the mandatory books I’ve read in...

“The Great British Bake Off” challenges us to embrace change

Allison Cohen, Business Manager
January 7, 2021

This past season of “The Great British Bake Off,” season 11, has received quite a bit of poor press. Various news outlets argued that this season was too dramatic or critiqued the new hosts, saying...

Burlingame bike stores pedal past hurdles as demand for bikes takes off

Allison Cohen, Business Manager
November 28, 2020

Looking around Burlingame, it’s difficult to miss the masses of new bikers who have been hitting the streets. From hordes of teenagers in biking troupes, to middle-aged adults biking independently, to...

Burlingame thrift stores adapt to survive during unprecedented times

Allison Cohen, Business Manager
October 14, 2020

Businesses across Burlingame have suffered from new COVID-19 restrictions in the past few months, but some thrift stores have managed to survive thanks to increased donations and support from the community. Pick...

The importance of student journalism

Amelia Harris and Allison Cohen
September 13, 2020

The Burlingame B is a longstanding tradition of Burlingame High School, but more importantly, it’s a way for students to express their opinions and stay updated and informed about their community. With...

District Food Pickup program helps community members

Allison Cohen, Business Manager
April 24, 2020

Amid unprecedented times and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) has been a resource to support students and families who may be struggling to...

Girls basketball makes it to quarterfinals

Allison Cohen, Business Manager
March 6, 2020

With a winning record, a Central Coast Section (CCS) girls division III basketball championship run, and incorporation of lots of new talent, girls varsity basketball ended their season on a high note....

Freshmen add roster depth to women’s basketball

Allison Cohen, Business Manager
January 23, 2020

Women’s varsity basketball is nearing the end of their season with a winning record and a strong group of freshmen looking to carry their success potentially into CCS and future seasons. In past years,...

Students adjust to new finals schedule

Allison Cohen, Business Manager
December 16, 2019

Girls golf ends season with unfortunate disqualification

Allison Cohen, Business Manager
November 19, 2019

To the surprise of many, senior Jody Chui was disqualified from this year’s PAL tournament. Going into PAL’s Chui was the one to watch, she lead the team in scores and earning second place in the past...

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