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School surveillance spark privacy concerns
School surveillance spark privacy concerns
TikTok shuts down for millions of Americans, who migrate en masse to other platforms.
Tick tock, TikTok: a ban or a bargain?
Demonstrators march to the City Hall of Daly City – one of the two rest stops – to replenish resources and gather more demonstrators to San Francisco.
Bay area residents march over 20 miles for immigration rights
SMUHSD responds to immigration crackdown as families face uncertainty
On Jan. 7, Barry Tyler became Burlingame’s new Interim Assistant Principal.
New Interim Assistant Principal Tyler joins community
Horan, Kelly, and Muldowney sport homecoming dresses they made themselves.
Three juniors make their own clothes by sewing, crocheting and knitting
As student-athletes, junior Mika Haggarty, sophomore Vivienne French, and senior Joss Tramel overcome an additional challenge. Each of them has to manage a medical condition by using medical devices, and specialized equipment, or adjusting their positions on the field to optimize their performance. Photo courtesy of Joss Tramel (left) and Viviene French (right)
How three athletes navigate sports with health challenges
Burlingame mock trial poses after qualifying for the semi-finals where they faced the strongest team in the region from Menlo.
Mock trial concludes successful season in semifinal competition
One of the museum’s lenticular images compares Burlingame Avenue in the 1920s and present day.
Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum tells the story of the city’s past
Freshman Sophia Hwang uses 3D modeling software to create terrain.
Inside the 3-Dimensional Game Art and Design class
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
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 (right) and Sabrina Carpenter (left) 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. (Left) Olivia Rodrigo with Dr Fauci 1 by TenthAvenueFreezeOut is licensed under CC0 1.0. (Right) Sabrina Carpenter for Vanity Fair, 2024 by Diplomat's Son is licensed under CC BY 3.0
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
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
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Cynthia Erivo acts as Elphaba during the thrilling end of show number Defying Gravity.
‘Wicked’ movie lives up to fanfare, leaves viewers wanting more
Sophomore Avery Browdy leaps over a hurdle in the women's frosh-soph 100m hurdle event.
Track and field finds its footing in first league meet
Senior midfielder and team captain Henry Bradley winds up for a shot. Bradley scored three goals on March 20 against Woodside.
Boys lacrosse defeats Woodside to continue hot start
Senior pitcher Amalia Alfers pitches to the Carlmont batter in the first inning of their game on Tuesday, March 18.
Softball finds opportunity for growth in loss to Carlmont
Senior Cole Ng and sophomore Julian Lee block an attack from Menlo-Atherton High School during the match on Friday, March 14.
Boys’ volleyball falls to first-place Menlo-Atherton in second league match
Senior midfielder and co-captain Miranda Sibley drives down the field, keeping possession as she looks for an opening.
Girls’ lacrosse shows improvement and defeats Sequoia in season opener
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
Burlingame is sending seven students to Sacramento to participate in the selective All-State music program from Jan. 15 to 19.
Seven students selected for All-State music program
Members of the Key Club volunteer at a Safeway event in partnership with National Broadcasting Company encouraging shoppers to donate to nourishing neighbors.
Clubs lead volunteer initiatives for holiday season, organizing food drives and giving back
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
The Blitz: Winter Food Review
The Blitz: Winter Food Review
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The Burlingame B
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The Burlingame B
Connor Leong

Connor Leong, Staff Reporter

Connor Leong is a sophomore at Burlingame, and this is his first year at the Burlingame B. Outside of school, you can find Connor running cross country, listening to music, taking a nap, or trying new things. He is very excited to be a part of the B this year.

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TikTok shuts down for millions of Americans, who migrate en masse to other platforms.

Tick tock, TikTok: a ban or a bargain?

Connor Leong and Henry Gardner
February 24, 2025

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Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition

Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition

Abby Knight, Connor Leong, Chiara Wesley, and Abby Zarahn
December 9, 2024

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Students use both paper and technology in their classes.

Students and teachers debate whether classroom computers help or hinder learning

Connor Leong, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2024

From Canvas to Chromebooks, technology has become a fixture inside the classroom. The impact of the pandemic, which forced educators to rely almost solely on digital tools for instruction, still lingers....

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Engineering Training Lead Pranav Bajaj checks on one of the robot's mechanisms.

Iron Panthers freshmen shine at first robotics competition

Connor Leong, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2024

The freshmen on the Iron Panthers took part in their first robotics tournament, Capital City Classics at Elk Grove, from Saturday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Oct. 27th. The tournament is an off-season FIRST Robotics...

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Students and staff adapt to the rise of AI in education

Students and staff adapt to the rise of AI in education

Connor Leong, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2024

Ever since ChatGPT was first released nearly two years ago, students and teachers alike have been grappling with the question: is Artificial Intelligence (AI) a powerful tool that enhances education, or...

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Meet the new faculty of the 2024-25 school year

Meet the new faculty of the 2024-25 school year

Paige Cornelius, Connor Leong, Akira Nakamura, Olivia Newman, Kai Shah, Chiara Wesley, and Abby Zarahn
September 19, 2024

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