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The city has placed signs in city parks to remind people of the new bike ordinance limiting the use of e-mobility devices.
City ordinance prohibits electric bikes, scooters, skateboards in city parks
Burlingame student volunteers Jayden Harjani and Miguel Fernandez pose with Mills student Sushim Chakrabortty at the Burlingame Community Center polling site.
Students work at polling stations on election day
Engineering Training Lead Pranav Bajaj checks on one of the robot's mechanisms.
Iron Panthers freshmen shine at first robotics competition
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
Sophomore Ella Berger poses with her cabin taking a photo with her digital camera.
Volunteers find leadership and lifelong lessons in outdoor education
The musical debuted on Thursday, Nov. 14.
‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ takes stage as first entirely student-run musical
Peer tutors host sessions after school in the library.
Tutors juggle studies and mentorship to support fellow students
Funding disparities leave teams with worn uniforms as athletics navigate budget limits
Funding disparities leave teams with worn uniforms as athletics navigate budget limits
Siu received multiple medals, including a team trophy at the 2024 games in swimming and track. At the games, she enjoys spending time with her team and meeting new people.
After life-saving transplant, senior Caitlyn Siu excels at Transplant Games
Students use both paper and technology in their classes.
Students and teachers debate whether classroom computers help or hinder learning
Fans created a memorial for Payne outside of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires on Oct. 17.
Editorial: Respect the privacy of public figures
In 2020, fans speculated that famous pop stars Olivia Rodrigo (left) and Sabrina Carpenter (right) were involved in a love triangle with singer and actor Joshua Bassett, fueling tensions between the two and inspiring their respective hit songs that fans believe subtly address the drama.
Are pop feuds genuine or PR stunts?
Students should not worry about AP tests for a multitude of reasons, one being that their scores do not impact their GPAs.
Relax, they’re only AP tests
Up-and-coming K-pop girl group IVE performs at the Oakland Arena for their first-ever world tour.
From a mere fan to a diehard, my experience at a K-pop concert
In 2008, voters approved a $10 billion bond to build a high-speed rail connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles, projected to be completed by 2020. However, four years later, the project remains unfinished, with costs soaring nearly $100 billion over the original budget.
California has to rid itself of a ‘no’ mentality to change its relationship with cars
Transform everyday essentials into creative Halloween costumes
Transform everyday essentials into creative Halloween costumes
Pick of the Litter is a secondhand store on the edge of Broadway that donates 100% of its proceeds to the Hope program at the Peninsula Humane Society.
10 hidden gems in Burlingame: Uncovering lesser-known local treasures
Tashi Duncan (Zendaya) begins to develop feelings for both Art Donaldson (Mike Faist) and Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor).
Challengers: The twisting love triangle displays a cinematic masterpiece
Matt Fitzpatrick (right) hits a chip around the green as his brother Alex (left) looks on at the Open Championship last July. One of the season’s best episodes featured the two brothers as Alex worked to get out of Matt’s shadow and become a successful player in his own right.
“Full Swing” hits its stride in improved second season
Elodie (Millie Bobby Brown) shines a light as she adventures through the cave.
Damsel is a worthy addition to your watchlist
Senior Lucy Istock and juniors Eva Mercer and Katie Trevor begin the highly anticipated pyramid stunt.
Cheer defies expectations at 97th Little Big Game with powerful halftime performance
Senior running back Lucas Kirk jukes out a defender during his 103 yard performance.
Football loses to San Mateo in Little Big Game for second consecutive year
Senior Christian Kleinekorte sprints to the finish line in his final race of the season.
Girls cross country advances to CCS, Liu qualifies individually in PAL Championships
Junior Samantha Tom plays doubles with junior Evelyn Du in the PAL Individuals Tournament.
Girls’ tennis claims first place in PAL team tournament to advance to CCS
Frick and Sims Calzolai after the PAL Championships on Tuesday, Oct. 29.
Frick and Sims Calzolai cap off successful season for girls’ golf with strong playoff performances
The musical debuted on Thursday, Nov. 14.
‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ takes stage as first entirely student-run musical
Every homecoming week, each class is expected to put together a banner that reflects their class spirit or the homecoming theme, with the seniors (top left) winning 1st place, the juniors (top right) taking 2nd place, the sophomores (bottom left) receiving 4th place, and the freshmen (bottom right) finishing in 3rd place.
Creating the Little Big Game murals
Sophomore Ella Berger poses with her cabin taking a photo with her digital camera.
Volunteers find leadership and lifelong lessons in outdoor education
Adapted physical education (P.E.) specialist Jeff Torres and physical therapist Angel Hsieh support Bay University student Ryan Chew during his weekly pool exercise, helping him move more freely in the water.
Weightless: For Bay University student Ryan Chew, the pool is liberation from cerebral palsy’s limits
Transform everyday essentials into creative Halloween costumes
Transform everyday essentials into creative Halloween costumes
Burlingame Varsity Football: The Road to the 'Paw'
Burlingame Varsity Football: The Road to the ‘Paw’
A look into girls' lacrosse
A look into girls’ lacrosse
The Blitz: The Tortured Poets Department album review
The Blitz: The Tortured Poets Department album review
Yearbook: Behind the scenes
Yearbook: Behind the scenes
The Blitz: Resurgence of old music
The Blitz: Resurgence of old music
October Issue Crossword
October Issue Crossword
Weekly Crossword (#2)
Weekly Crossword (#2)
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Weekly Crossword
BHS Edition Crossword
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The Burlingame B
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Athena Bostonmaer

Athena Bostonmaer, Staff Reporter

Athena Bostonmaer is a freshman at Burlingame High School. In her free time, Athena enjoys spending time with her friends, listening to music and reading novels, especially the works of Taylor Jenkins Reid. As the youngest of three siblings, Athena enjoys badgering her older brothers for rides to the latest movie releases and her favorite thrift shops. This is Athena’s first year as a Journalism student and she is excited about delivering news to the Burlingame community.

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Junior Kasey Lyons pitches on girls’ varsity softball senior night on Thursday, May 11.

Varsity softball perseveres through league play, qualifies for CCS

Athena Bostonmaer, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2023

Girls’ varsity softball (4-10 PAL Bay, 7-12-1 overall) fell 9-6 to San Mateo High School despite a late-game comeback on Thursday, May 11. Prior to the game, the team also commemorated their graduating...

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Emma (Phillipa Soo) reunites with Jesse (Luke Bracey) for the first time in four years.

Sadly, “One True Loves” is a true let down

Athena Bostonmaer, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2023

“One True Loves” is not Reid’s only screen adaptation this year. Recently, her novel “Daisy Jones and The Six” was released on Amazon Prime Video as a miniseries adaptation starring Elvis Presley’s...

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Junior Lily Grenier bats during a game against Terra Nova High School on Monday, April 17.

Varsity softball triumphs against non-league rival Terra Nova

Athena Bostonmaer, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2023

On Monday, April 18, the varsity softball team (4-6 overall, 1-6 PAL Bay) defeated Terra Nova High School during a non-league game with a final score of 10-0. After suffering several late inning losses...

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Junior Olivia Fleming crosses the home plate in Burlingame’s season opener against Mills High School on Friday, March 3.

Varsity softball defeats Mills in victorious start to the season

Athena Bostonmaer, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2023

On March 3, the varsity softball team began its season with a dominant 13-0 win over Mills High School. The game was scoreless until the third inning, when Burlingame knocked in two runs to get on the...

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Girls’ Softball

Athena Bostonmaer, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2023

After having an underclassmen-heavy roster and a 7-16-1 overall record last season, girls’ varsity softball is back and expecting improvement this season. Practice officially started on Feb. 1, but...

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Star senior starting pitcher Holden Glavin works in the bullpen during a preseason practice.

2023 Spring Sports Preview: New leaders and lofty goals

Michelle Moshkovoy, Athena Bostonmaer, Elise Spenner, Jake Rothstein, Zachary Newman, Arshia Chakravartti, Alex Kelly, Zach Shapiro, Amanda Nolan, and Will Kriner
February 28, 2023

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This year, Burlingame’s administration implemented the course selection map to encourage students to explore the course catalog and envision their next steps and goals.

New four year map lets freshmen plan courses early

Athena Bostonmaer, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2023

Some teenagers can’t decide which outfit to wear each morning, let alone the 20-some-odd classes they will take over the course of their high school career. But nonetheless, on Tuesday, Feb. 21, the...

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This winter, California has been plagued by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, with drainage water flooding streets and forming small lakes outside houses.

California deluge wreaks havoc on local houses and businesses

Brinda Iyer and Athena Bostonmaer
January 24, 2023

For Malik Zughayar, a typical New Year’s Eve consists of celebration with friends and family, reminiscing over the highlights of the past year. But on Dec. 31, 2022, Zughayar — the owner of Burlingame...

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Angela Bassett, playing Queen Ramonda, received a Golden Globe for her role in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ honors Boseman, but tells a new story

Athena Bostonmaer, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2023

*this contains spoilers “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” commemorates Chadwick Boseman, the late star of the first Black Panther movie, through his grieving sister,  but also retains the suspense...

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Members from last year’s Red Cross club ran a fundraising stand on Burlingame Avenue.

The Red Cross club is back and better than ever

Athena Bostonmaer, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2022

This year, the Red Cross club, led by Erika Jiang, plans to run regular fundraising events to support the American Red Cross’s various emergency relief efforts. Most recently, the club hosted a fundraiser...

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Generation Voter’s “I Voted” sticker competition

Athena Bostonmaer, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2022

This year, Generation Voter, led by senior Ava Giere, offered an “I Voted” sticker competition to involve local youth in the civic process. The competition judged sticker designs by Burlingame residents...

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