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Two Waymo taxis drive down El Camino Real, part of the area included in the company’s most recent expansion in June.
Community responds as Waymo expands driverless service to Burlingame
Juniors Sophia Weber and Caroline Rafferty gather with other NextGen summit delegates to take a photo.
Students represent U.S. at international AI summit in Italy
Non-permanent walls were added in the main office because two new staff members and the attendance office were relocated.
Burlingame makes changes to accommodate growing student population
The Iron Panthers collaborate at their new workspace on Broadway.
Robotics acquires new practice space on Broadway
A stream of cars moves through the Broadway intersection, with some turning left to cross the train tracks onto Carolan Avenue. Broadway and Carolan Avenue are both hotspots on a Vision Zero, and the organization’s winter proposal is expected to address these and other safety concerns.
City advances efforts for street safety
Two Waymo taxis drive down El Camino Real, part of the area included in the company’s most recent expansion in June.
Community responds as Waymo expands driverless service to Burlingame
Juniors Sophia Weber and Caroline Rafferty gather with other NextGen summit delegates to take a photo.
Students represent U.S. at international AI summit in Italy
The Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) held its first meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15, where they presented an introductory slideshow and offered burritos. On the slideshow, the club wrote they are “dedicated to representing and supporting students who identify as Latinx, as well as those connected to Latin America through ancestry, personal history, or interest.”
Students and staff celebrate culture through traditional Hispanic dishes
Non-permanent walls were added in the main office because two new staff members and the attendance office were relocated.
Burlingame makes changes to accommodate growing student population
The Iron Panthers collaborate at their new workspace on Broadway.
Robotics acquires new practice space on Broadway
One of the only lots on campus is located on the right side of the school, in between the campus and Washington Park.
Burlingame must address student parking shortage
Group members Fenix Flexin and OhGeesy take the stage.
Shoreline Mafia turns reunion into explosive performance
Pat Calhoun (Leonardo DiCaprio) accepts a rifle from Sergio St. Carlos (Benicio del Toro) for protection as he sets out to look for his daughter.
Characters elevate “One Battle After Another” from entertaining action flick to greatness
Students dress up for the USA-themed football game against Arroyo High School on Friday, Sept. 13.
Editorial: It’s time to reclaim the flag as a symbol of unity
Influencers shouldn’t promote deceptive marketing
Influencers shouldn’t promote deceptive marketing
Group members Fenix Flexin and OhGeesy take the stage.
Shoreline Mafia turns reunion into explosive performance
Pat Calhoun (Leonardo DiCaprio) accepts a rifle from Sergio St. Carlos (Benicio del Toro) for protection as he sets out to look for his daughter.
Characters elevate “One Battle After Another” from entertaining action flick to greatness
Taylor Swift released her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Friday, Oct. 3.
Taylor Swift goes green: “The Life of a Showgirl” recycles old material
Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher watch Belly Conklin during a wedding rehearsal scene in the TV series's third and final season, “We’ll Always Have Summer.”
A battle between two brothers: Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah
After seven years in development, the record-breaking film “KPop Demon Hunters” has earned Netflix its first box-office hit with the new theater sing-along experience.
“KPop Demon Hunters” brings Korean culture to audiences worldwide
Junior Dylan Black breaks up a pass against a King’s Academy receiver.
Football suffers heavy defeat against King’s Academy
Junior outside hitter Jordan Toomey hits the ball for a kill against Sequoia High School in their match on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Girls’ volleyball wins first game in new gym with a 3-0 sweep against Sequoia
Senior Samantha Tom hits a serve to the opposing player.
Girls’ tennis rallies past Half Moon Bay 7-0
Freshman Judy Hu makes a stroke on the second-to-last hole of the Green Hills golf green during their game against Capuchino High School on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Girls’ golf defeats Sequoia, Capuchino, El Camino, remains undefeated
Juniors Tad Folgner and Aiden Dille run together, pacing each other to strong finishes.
Girls’ open division cross country captures first win at Half Moon Bay
One of the only lots on campus is located on the right side of the school, in between the campus and Washington Park.
Burlingame must address student parking shortage
Juniors Sophia Weber and Caroline Rafferty gather with other NextGen summit delegates to take a photo.
Students represent U.S. at international AI summit in Italy
The Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) held its first meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15, where they presented an introductory slideshow and offered burritos. On the slideshow, the club wrote they are “dedicated to representing and supporting students who identify as Latinx, as well as those connected to Latin America through ancestry, personal history, or interest.”
Students and staff celebrate culture through traditional Hispanic dishes
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
A Day in the Life with Coach E
A Day in the Life with Coach E
Walk the Field with Running Back Hayden Haba
Walk the Field with Running Back Hayden Haba
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
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Elsa Scimeca

Elsa Scimeca, Staff Reporter

Elsa Scimeca is a freshman at Burlingame High School and a first-year journalism student. She is very excited to join the Burlingame B team and learn all about journalism. Elsa has always loved reading and writing about real life topics, which inspired her to join journalism. Outside of school, she loves dancing on her competition team, rooting for the Giants at baseball games, and being with friends and family.

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On Thursday, Oct. 2, Italian artist Teo Bok performed for world language students in the auditorium.

Italian singer Teo Bok showcases culture through music

Elsa Scimeca, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2025

On Thursday, Oct. 2, Italian singer Teo Bok performed in the auditorium for the world language students. His visit marked the 10th stop on his tour, “Come Musica: The Power of Music in Education,”...

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New year, new faces

New year, new faces

Leia Burlingham, Lea Von Hagen, Abby Chou, Peili Brown, Scarlett Ko, Eddy Ortiz, Jason Lu, Tehya Scholz-Moresco, Claire Hwang, Elsa Scimeca, Chantal Lay, Andrew Barrera, Jonah Moss, Addison Chu, and Faith Lee
September 22, 2025

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