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Allison Szetu

Allison Szetu, Design Editor

Allison is a third-year journalism student and the Design Editor for the Burlingame B. She is involved in a number of clubs such as KIN Club and UCSF Ambassadors Club. She likes to watch Netflix and paint for fun.

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The front cover of the May Senior Issue 2021. Cover design by Allison Szetu.

[Photo] May Senior Issue 2021

May 24, 2021
Senioritis is becoming a new infectious disease that is on the rise as COVID-19 cases dip.

[Photo] Senioritis reaches new heights with COVID-19 restrictions

March 11, 2021
The bittersweet ending to the Covey-Kavinsky love story was released on Feb. 12, 2021.

“To All the Boys: Always and Forever” was a solid ending to the series

March 8, 2021
Many teens are struggling with mental health issues due to the social isolation and stress caused by quarantine.

[Photo] Hardships of quarantine deteriorates student’s mental health

March 8, 2021
Bridgerton was released on December 25, 2020 and has gained more points from the Top 10 charts than any other Netflix series this season.

“Bridgerton” is a cliche teen drama with a high price tag

February 8, 2021
Across the globe teens with COVID-19 have had to balance their illness with schoolwork.

[Photo] A modern compromise: school and COVID-19

January 31, 2021
Different podcast shows have students and teachers intrigued, engaged and laughing.

[Photo] Burlingame’s students and teachers are listening to podcasts

January 29, 2021
Teen watches as influencers continue to post TikToks of their travels in the midst of a pandemic.

[Photo] Celebrities set a negative precedent by traveling

January 28, 2021
Trump supporters storm the Capitol on Jan. 6 in hopes of stopping the electoral vote.

[Photo] Perception of Capitol attack warped by life under Trump administration

January 12, 2021
On Oct. 14, seniors at Burlingame took the SAT despite most colleges going test optional.

Public schools like Burlingame are feeding into the “elitism” the SAT fosters

November 28, 2020
Learning online and different activity levels affect students’ sleep and motivation.

[Photo] Quarantine changes sleep and motivation in students

November 20, 2020
Social media helps students meet new people and connect online.

[Photo] Despite difficulties, freshmen make new friends through online platforms

November 19, 2020
Timeline of how Burlingame’s minimum wage has increased over the years.

[Photo] Burlingame to raise minimum wage

October 23, 2020
The environmental club has a new logo this year as a result of new leadership

Environmental Club President, Cate Cattano adapts club to online learning

October 18, 2020
Sitting in front of a computer screen for multiple hours can cause “Zoom fatigue”

[Photo] Student obstacles with online learning

October 18, 2020
Each locker depicts different regions of the world and different cultures in an attempt to represent the diversity of Burlingame. Speakers at the Board meeting expressed the need for cultural and ethnic representation in order to make students feel included. *note: The artist chose to represent cultures broadly but was unable to include all cultures. She appreciates and recognizes the need for representation and attempted to do so through nonspecific symbols for geographical regions.

[Photo] Board meeting centers around need to change school culture

October 15, 2020
The SMUHSD Awareness Instagram account allows students to anonymously share their experiences of injustice with the community.

[Photo] Instagram account sparks dialogue in SMUHSD community

September 21, 2020
K-Drama Crash Landing On You is a romantic comedy and action series.

K-drama starter pack for inexperienced watchers

September 11, 2020
A student sits at his desk, where he is learning via Zoom.

[Photo] Online learning results in an elaborate new schedule for students and teachers

September 3, 2020
COVID-19 affects not only social life but home life, as families struggle to connect due to their close proximity.

This pandemic is not only physically straining: are we spending too much time with family?

April 20, 2020
March 2020

Unlike coronavirus, people discriminate against Asian Americans

March 19, 2020
Senior Slater Bolstad possesses the ball against Menlo-Atherton on senior night.

An unexpected loss at CCS for boys soccer

March 6, 2020
February 2020

Students differ on U.S. and Iran relations

February 13, 2020
We need to increase communication between the administration, teachers and students in order to foster a closer learning community.

The role of the student body in the slow-turning gears of our school culture

February 13, 2020
Andrew Morales and Reece Testa chase down the opponent to steal the ball.

First loss against South San Francisco builds Burlingame determination

January 24, 2020
Forever 21s bankruptcy: end of a fast fashion era

Forever 21’s bankruptcy: end of a fast fashion era

December 16, 2019
November 2019

Burlingame’s Black Student Union is back, thanks to Tyler Johnson

November 19, 2019
Tennis team says goodbye to their departing seniors on senior night

Tennis team says goodbye to their departing seniors on senior night

October 25, 2019
The junior varsity softball team has its first home game

Field Puddles, no Players for Team Huddles

March 25, 2019
Dr. Kimberly Rosania informs parents of San Mateo Union High School District students about how to seek treatment for their loved ones suffering from eating disorders.

Stanford fellows present about eating disorders

January 30, 2019
McLaughlin, funky fixture of community, describes life of education

McLaughlin, funky fixture of community, describes life of education

November 22, 2018
Behind the scenes of BTV

Behind the scenes of BTV

November 20, 2018
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