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The elevator in the C-Building is one of the several out-of-service elevators on campus, complicating mobility for junior Adam Zimmer, who broke his ankle and now relies on crutches.
Out-of-service elevators restrict class access for injured students
The event, held in the San Mateo County Event Center on Saturday, April 26, heard from 19 speakers and featured 40 booths covering a wide range of disaster preparedness topics.
San Mateo County hosts wildfire preparedness event
Recent collegiate sports cuts have left students such as sophomore Alexa Chang, freshman Elaina Newman, and senior Giana Johnson contemplating their decision to play sports in college.
Sports budget cuts affect student-athlete recruits
Demonstrators assemble in Oakland on April 5 as part of the ‘Hands Off Our Government’ movement protesting Trump and Musk’s recent actions.
Federal funding cuts impact Bay Area
The Iron Panthers celebrate their second FIRST Championship victory at Houston, Texas.
Robotics Wins FIRST World Championships
Guest speaker Jenna Smith presents to parents at a meeting on Monday, April 28.
RISE group connects parents of neurodivergent students
Juniors Emily Meng and Lucas Zhu develop their Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art portfolios. The painting of Icarus on the left is by Meng, and the two photos on the right are by Zhu.
Students craft AP Studio Art portfolios
According to College Board, the number of public high school graduates nationally who have taken an AP Exam increased from 31.5% of the class of 2013 to 34.7% of the class of 2023.
APs: Stress or success?
The event, held in the San Mateo County Event Center on Saturday, April 26, heard from 19 speakers and featured 40 booths covering a wide range of disaster preparedness topics.
San Mateo County hosts wildfire preparedness event
The Iron Panthers celebrate their second FIRST Championship victory at Houston, Texas.
Robotics Wins FIRST World Championships
President Donald Trump passed an executive order on March 1 declaring English as the United States’ national language, reversing the policies of former administrations and setting a new precedent for the country.
The US shouldn’t have an official language
According to NBC News, as of April 16, government authorities have revoked the visas of international students across 32 states by citing “a seldom-used 1952 foreign policy statute to take aim at their activism” or for past charges.
Editorial: Revoking student visas violates First Amendment
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
In 2024, Louisiana passed a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom within the state.
Editorial: Religious doctrine has no place in school
Despite facing various issues including homelessness and trailing job growth, San Francisco has proven to be resilient across history. © Frank Schulenburg / CC BY-SA 4.0
A city of resilience: SF’s fate is not sealed
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
Goodthing Coffee opened in October 2024 and is a popular spot on Burlingame Avenue for trending desserts and decadent drinks.
Review: Goodthing Coffee serves up unique and fast-selling drinks and desserts
Player 456, Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae, finds himself playing in the Squid Game once again. This time, however, he is determined to save as many players as possible and put an end to the games once and for all.
Why Squid Game season two outshines the original
Holiday train ride drives down Burlingame Avenue.
Annual Winterfest brings holiday spirit to community
Auliʻi Cravalho returns to voice all favorite Polynesian princess Moana, in the movie “Moana 2”.
‘Moana 2’ delivers a heartwarming Disney sequel despite familiar formula
Seniors CJ Reed and Cole Ng block an attack from Christopher during a match on Monday, May 12.
Boys’ volleyball closes out successful season with second-round exit in CCS
Senior Giana Johnson at bat in an attempt to get a hit.
Softball honors seniors prior to loss against Woodside in final home game
Sophomore Evelyn Hon leads off Burlingame's varsity girls' 200-yard freestyle relay at PAL finals. The team comprised Hon, juniors Marina Chan and Lydia Jiang, and freshman Julia Bowler.
Swim competes at CCS and PAL finals, Chang qualifies for CIF Championships
Senior Avery Boyse cleared 13 feet in pole vault, breaking the previous PAL record of 11 feet, 7 inches.
Track sets the pace at PAL finals, athletes qualify for CCS
Senior Zachary Newman takes a swing during the CCS playoffs at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch on Tuesday, May 6.
Boys’ varsity golf closes out successful season with CCS appearance
Students gather on the dance floor during Pride Prom, celebrating in an atmosphere designed to be welcoming and inclusive for all.
District celebrates Pride Prom as LGBTQ+ community faces pushback
Community members gather around the buffet table during the Ramadan Iftar potluck, an event hosted by the SMUHSD Family Engagement Program.
Beyond fasting: students share significance of Ramadan
The signature lion dance is performed during Lunar New Year to scare off demons. In Chinese culture, stroking the lion's head blesses people with extra luck and prosperity.
Students celebrate Lunar New Year through tradition, food, and family
Holiday train ride drives down Burlingame Avenue.
Annual Winterfest brings holiday spirit to community
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Screen time management tools: helpful or harmful?
Screen time management tools: helpful or harmful?
The Blitz: March Madness predictions
The Blitz: March Madness predictions
The Blitz: Follow up on the Grammys
The Blitz: Follow up on the Grammys
The Blitz: Grammy predictions
The Blitz: Grammy predictions
Music Department showcases 101st annual winter concert
Music Department showcases 101st annual winter concert
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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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Construction for the gym began on July 23, 2024. By the end of August 2024, they had a steel structure, and in April 2025 they have completed most of the exterior.

Gym to finish in August, parents fundraise equipment upgrades

Connie Lu, Web Editor
April 24, 2025

After facing initial approval issues and nine months of construction, the gym has seen significant progress and is on track to finish by August 2025, according to Associate Superintendent and Chief Business...

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School surveillance spark privacy concerns

School surveillance spark privacy concerns

Connie Lu, Jeannine Chiang, and Zachary Newman
February 25, 2025

In March 2024, a Burlingame student sent a school email to a friend with the subject line “I WANT TO KILL MYSELF,” attaching a screenshot of a failed attempt at the New York Times’ Connections game....

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Beyond red and blue: students explore the layers of identity and experience behind their political beliefs

Beyond red and blue: students explore the layers of identity and experience behind their political beliefs

Joelle Huysmans and Connie Lu
December 10, 2024

Every four years, the presidential election provides students with the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about their nation’s future and explore their own political stances. Whether they...

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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

Connie Lu, Web Editor
November 15, 2024

On Nov. 6, City Ordinance No. 2031 went into effect, prohibiting the usage of electric bikes, scooters, skateboards, and other e-mobility devices in all city parks and recreation areas. The ordinance will...

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Due to county reccomendations after 2018, Burlingame no longer conducts Lockdown/Barricade drills for students or staff.

‘Never truly prepared’

Connie Lu, Zachary Newman, and Sophia Bella
October 28, 2024

The B asked students and staff to reflect on their personal sense of safety on campus in an anonymous survey. This is what they said:  “Our community can be deemed safe. However, every single community...

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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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