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New technology policies ordain that students only use school-issued Chromebooks and give up their phones during class time.
Personal devices banned in class
Engaging Youth Voters
Engaging Youth Voters
Caltrain Public Information Officer Dan Lieberman emphasizes the variety of features in the Caltrain that are catered to the public’s needs.
Caltrain electrification project brings efficiency and clean energy into play
English department drops 4-point scale
English department drops 4-point scale
Cheng applies the final touches to the mural’s details on Saturday, Sept. 7.
New mural celebrates diversity, amplifies student voice
Students and staff adapt to the rise of AI in education
Students and staff adapt to the rise of AI in education
Italian exchange students with their host students at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Friday, Sept. 27.
Italian exchange students return to Burlingame
Ignite2Unite speaker Freddie Silvera transitions students to the next activity during BDTW.
Breaking Down the Walls returns
Students face added pressure in the SAT testing process, due to a shortage of nearby testing centers.
Limited SAT Test Spaces Adds Stress
Senior Hannah Wen and Karshan discuss her flash fiction piece, the first writing assignment of the semester. Karshan holds meetings with each student to debrief their pieces.
Karshan introduces creative writing elective
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
Every year, thousands of competitive seniors get rejection letters like this one.
Rejection wall will celebrate redirections
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
Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen (Austin Butler) fight a battle to the death to determine whether or not Paul has the might to become emperor.
‘Dune: Part Two’ is an exquisite cinematic experience
Ben (Glen Powell) waits for help on a raft with Bea (Sydney Sweeney) after jumping off the boat to save her.
Social media overhyped “Anyone But You”
Junior Ryan Liu leads the pack during the last leg of the race.
Strong individual performances propel cross country at season’s second meet
Senior Lexi Podkaminer prepares to receive a serve on Oct. 10 at the match against Carlmont.
Girls’ tennis secures second place after pivotal week
Senior lineman JJ Vea leads the team back onto the field for the second half during Burlingame’s game against Mountain View on Friday, Oct. 4.
Football continues impressive start with blowout win over Mountain View
Freshman Miya Steinbach — who was pulled up from the junior varsity team to play against Terra Nova — dashes for the endzone after intercepting the ball during the first quarter of a game on Wednesday, Oct. 3rd. Steinbach proceeded to score a pick six, increasing the Panthers’ lead to 28.
Flag football’s explosive offense fuels victory against Terra Nova
Junior Aria Sherwood lines up to take the penalty shot against the Sequoia goalie and scores.
Girls’ water polo sees progress in narrow loss to Sequoia
Italian exchange students with their host students at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Friday, Sept. 27.
Italian exchange students return to Burlingame
Elizabeth Diehl, who plays Ariel Moore in Footloose, performs the dance number “Holding Out for a Hero” during a dress rehearsal.
Footloose rocks (and rolls) the stage
Team members carry the robot out for competition.
Iron Panthers barely fall short of world championship
Student volunteers senior Miu Onoe, senior Landon Stoubagh and freshman Karen Mikoshiba welcome the Japanese exchange students after their arrival at Burlingame.
Burlingame welcomes five exchange students from Japan
On Sunday March 3, Iron Panthers collaborated to fix their robot which broke right before quarterfinals.
Triumph and team unity: Iron Panthers shine at Silicon Valley Regional Robotics Competition
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
Edwards: Building the ceramics community
Edwards: Building the ceramics community
The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B
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Connie Lu

Connie Lu, Web Editor

Connie Lu is a senior at Burlingame High School and a second-year journalism student. She is excited to step into the role of Web Editor. Outside of school, she likes to work out, cook, and spend time outside. She also loves spending time with her friends, family and dog.

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Bay Academy senior Hailey Han and leadership student and senior Mayu Simpson make posters together for the first flag football game on Wednesday, Sept. 4.

Bay Academy expands program

Connie Lu and Zachary Newman
September 25, 2024

The Special Education Department made three significant changes to grow the program this year: a second Bay Academy class, a new Unified Physical Education (PE) course, and access to the leadership elective. In...

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Breaking Down the Walls is a unique event hosted every two years where students and staff get together and learn each others’ stories.

Bringing back Breaking Down the Walls

Connie Lu, Web Editor
September 24, 2024

“It's hard to hate someone whose story you know.” That’s the main catchphrase — and spirited mantra — of Breaking Down the Walls (BDTW), a community-building program returning to campus from...

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Student volunteers senior Miu Onoe, senior Landon Stoubagh and freshman Karen Mikoshiba welcome the Japanese exchange students after their arrival at Burlingame.

Burlingame welcomes five exchange students from Japan

Connie Lu, Web Editor
March 28, 2024

Burlingame may not have a Japanese language class, but that didn’t stop the community from hosting five Japanese exchange students on Friday, March 22 and Tuesday, March 26 — four students and two...

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Sophomore Paige Altbaier posts her pledge to stop hate at ASAP’s most recent exhibit in the alumni room on Friday, Jan. 26.

ASAP Museum: combating hate through education

Connie Lu, Web Editor
January 26, 2024

When swastikas showed up on the walls of campus bathrooms and Neo-Nazi posters started appearing in hallways, junior Emmett Kliger decided he had to do something.  At first, he tried to blow it off...

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$13 hoodie and $3 earbuds are the items from Temu on the left and the $70 hoodie and $249 earbuds on the right.

Opinion: Should you use Temu?

Connie Lu, Web Editor
January 9, 2024

With games that reward referrals and purchases with credit and cash, Temu has skyrocketed to the #1 spot on the Apple app store. But the low prices and insane deals – from $6 mini projectors to $2 humidifiers...

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Junior Kasen Barrolaza leaves Burlingame on his bike on Oct. 19.

City of Burlingame provides additional resources for bikers

Connie Lu, Web Editor
October 26, 2023

In response to a San Mateo County grand jury report recommending that cities educate their riders about bicycles and collect more data, Traffic Safety & Parking Commission (TSPC) and Burlingame schools...

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Burlingame administration wants teachers to cut down on breaks to prevent students from distracting other classes and spending time on their phones.

Administration tightens restrictions on in-class breaks

Connie Lu, Web Editor
October 23, 2023

Due to complaints of distraction caused by students wandering the hallways, Burlingame administration has directed teachers to refrain from offering students unstructured in-class breaks this year, especially...

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Bay University students sing and dance to music behind the library.

Bay University kicks off the year with camping-themed dance

Connie Lu, Web Editor
October 6, 2023

On Friday, Sept. 15, Bay University — an adult transition program hosted at Burlingame for special education students — kicked off the year with a camping-themed dance behind the library.  Current...

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Graphic by Sophia Bella

Meet Burlingame’s new faculty

Evelyn Du, Kaylee Hwang, Josie Wettan, Connie Lu, Alice Lee, Iny Li, Henry Gardner, Margo Bigue, Audrey Wei, Emma Yu, and Alex Bertelli
October 2, 2023

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Dawn Kawamura transitions from training United employees around the world to teaching Algebra 2 and Integrated Math 2 students in Burlingame classrooms.

Dawn Kawamura transitions from training United employees around the world to teaching Algebra 2 and Integrated Math 2 students in Burlingame classrooms.

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