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The Burlingame B

The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B

The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B

Brinda Iyer

Brinda Iyer, Staff Reporter

Brinda Iyer is a freshman at BHS and a first year journalism student. She enjoys writing about topics that she likes and being creative, which is what led her to journalism. Outside of school, Brinda enjoys listening to music and hanging out with her friends. She’s eager to build on her reporting skills and is excited to be a part of this class.

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The Iron Panthers reached the semifinals at the Central Valley Regional robotics competition.

Iron Panthers push through obstacles to semifinal finish in Central Valley robotics competition

Brinda Iyer, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2023

On Thursday, March 9, the Iron Panthers attended the Central Valley Regional (CVR) robotics competition for the first time since 2019, competing against many top-tier teams and reaching the semifinals. “[2019]...

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Season 3 of “Outer Banks” follows John B’s quest to find El Dorado, the city of gold.

Of twists, turns and treasure hunts, the Pogues are back with a third season of “Outer Banks”

Brinda Iyer, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2023

On Feb. 23, everyone’s favorite gang of teenage troublemakers returned for another action-packed adventure in Season 3 of “Outer Banks.” The torturous wait is over, and our Pogues are picking up...

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Bright red and yellow dragons danced through the streets of Millbrae during its annual Lunar New Year celebration.

Millbrae’s Lunar New Year Festival unites culture, community and cuisine in celebration of Asian heritage

Brinda Iyer, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2023

Millbrae gave the Year of the Rabbit the warmest of welcomes with its annual Lunar New Year festival on Sunday, Jan. 29, presenting various aspects of East Asian culture in all of its diverse beauty. “I...

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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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“Wednesday” follows Wednesday Addams into a school full of mystery, murder and secrets.

Give in to the hype: you won’t regret watching ‘Wednesday’

Brinda Iyer, Staff Reporter
December 29, 2022

“Wednesday” is already one of Netflix’s most streamed shows of all time. Within the first week of its release on Nov. 23, this dark spinoff of the whimsical “Addams Family” franchise racked up...

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Japanese singer-songwriter Joji released Smithereens on Nov. 4. (Photos approved for editorial use by Shorefire Media)

Joji’s ‘Smithereens’: mere glimpses of genius to come

Brinda Iyer, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2022

Multi-genre artist Joji, who is still riding high on the success of his breakout single “Glimpse of Us” from earlier this year, released his long-awaited album “Smithereens” on Nov. 4. Joji...

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Drake and 21 Savage have collaborated before on hit songs like “Knife Talk” and “Jimmy Cooks,” both of which were released by Drake.

Drake scores yet another #1 hit with ‘Her Loss’

Brinda Iyer, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2022

Much to the delight of rap enthusiasts everywhere, popular rappers Drake and 21 Savage released “Her Loss,” their highly-anticipated 16-track studio album, on Nov. 4. “Her Loss” debuted at No....

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Agatha (left) and Sophie (right) accept their destinies together as they leave the School for Good and Evil behind them.

‘The School for Good and Evil’ missed the magical mark

Brinda Iyer, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2022

Nine years after Soman Chainani shocked the tween-girl world with his mystical tale of two unlikely friends and a school full of wonders, Netflix released the movie adaptation of “The School for Good...

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The Iron Panthers competed in the MadTown Throwdown robotics competition in Madera, CA last weekend.

Iron Panthers miss the semifinals by a millimeter at the MadTown Throwdown

Brinda Iyer, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2022

On Nov. 12 and 13, the Iron Panthers finished in the quarterfinals of this year’s MadTown Throwdown robotics competition, ending the off-season on a high note. Although the team only won three of...

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Kanye West (left) has lost sponsorships over his recent antisemitic remarks, and Rex Orange County (right) was recently charged with six counts of sexual assault.

Can the art be separated from the artist?

Brinda Iyer, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2022

Popular musicians Rex Orange County and Kanye West have recently faced backlash for acts of sexual assault and antisemitism, respectively. For the artists’ followers — including many students at Burlingame...

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Drive team member Jason Zhai prepares the Iron Panthers robot at the CalGames off-season competition.

Iron Panthers barely miss the basket at CalGames

Brinda Iyer, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2022

The Iron Panthers gave their all at this year’s CalGames off-season competition, making it to the final eight among 36 teams competing from across the state. The team practiced and prepared on Friday,...

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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

Brinda Iyer, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2022

Year after year, as students graduate and move on, the robotics team turns to experienced members to step up: teaching new members, managing the various subteams and calling the shots. The upcoming season...

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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

Brinda Iyer, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2022

There’s one main reason why fans of the Millbrae Art and Wine Festival return year after year: the weather. “I live where it’s very hot,” said pottery vendor Randy Pearsall, who drove west from...

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