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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
“Hands Off” protesters line up in Redwood City on Saturday, April 5, against President Donald Trump’s policies and billionaire Elon Musk.
Community pushes for inclusive trans policies, transphobic comments spur backlash
Ethnic Studies sparks debates at district and state level
Ethnic Studies sparks debates at district and state level
On February 28, a student looking for a school assignment accidentally discovered a document that contained private district information.
Students obtain confidential district document, admin conducts investigation
School surveillance spark privacy concerns
School surveillance spark privacy concerns
Students seen biking alongside cars on a busy road without safe bike lanes, a situation Safe Routes to School hopes to resolve.
Kelly works to increase transportation sustainability
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
Maqsood (second to the right) with AHA Teen of Impact campaign partners from Sacred Heart Preparatory and the director of SSATHI, Dr. Rajesh Dash.
Junior Kairah Maqsood empowers change for South Asian Heart Health
Junior Ea Leialoha fields a ground ball at third base and throws it to first base.
From France to Burlingame: Ea Leialoha returns to hometown with international baseball experience
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
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
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
‘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
“Hands Off” protesters line up in Redwood City on Saturday, April 5, against President Donald Trump’s policies and billionaire Elon Musk.
Community pushes for inclusive trans policies, transphobic comments spur backlash
Senior Nick Moshkovoy steps in to hit a forehand.
Boys’ tennis falls to second in league after tense battle against Aragon
Junior Ellora Horan receives the baton from senior Rhian Cordero during the women's varsity 4x100 relay.
Track and field celebrates seniors with outstanding performance at final league meet
Sophomore Kiley Lyons pitches to a Bearcat hitter.
Softball suffers heavy loss to San Mateo in league matchup
Seniors Charlotte Wong and KayKay Pan defeat their opponents in the No. 1 girls’ doubles match on Tuesday, April 15.
Badminton remains undefeated in dominant win over Capuchino
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
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
February Issue Crossword
February Issue Crossword
December Issue Crossword
December Issue Crossword
October Issue Crossword
October Issue Crossword
Weekly Crossword (#2)
Weekly Crossword (#2)
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The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B
The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B
Emma Yu

Emma Yu, Senior Reporter

Emma Yu, a sophomore at Burlingame High School, is thrilled to continue exploring journalism as a second-year senior reporter for the Burlingame B. Aside from writing articles, she enjoys dabbling in various aspects of design and photography. Beyond the newsroom, you can find her at robotics, listening to music, doing digital design, and getting boba with her friends on the Ave.

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Senior and co-captain Siena La Mark gathers the ball to shoot a three against Willow Glen’s formidable defense.

Girls’ basketball ends season with loss to Willow Glen in CCS playoffs

Emma Yu, Senior Reporter
February 28, 2025

The final buzzer in the girls' varsity basketball game against Willow Glen High School on Saturday, Feb. 22 signaled the end of three things: The game, their journey in the Central Coast Section (CCS)...

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Junior Haleh Ansari leaps to score a fastbreak layup during the team's last league game on Friday, Feb. 14.

Girls’ basketball loses final league game to Terra Nova on heartbreaking buzzer-beater

Emma Yu, Senior Reporter
February 20, 2025

Five seconds. What could the other team possibly do in just five seconds before the game ends? Well, win it. In a devastating twist, girls' varsity basketball suffered a slim, last-second 47-45 defeat...

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Senior point guard Miranda Sibley dribbles against a defender to set up the team’s offensive play.

Girls’ varsity basketball extends winning streak with strong win over Sequoia for second league victory

Emma Yu, Senior Reporter
January 17, 2025

There's really nothing like the kind of chemistry that comes from playing sports together for four years. For senior center Hailey Miller and senior point guard Miranda Sibley, coordinated offensive plays...

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A preview to Burlingame’s winter sports

Natalie Gyde, Henry Gardner, Will Kriner, Kai Shah, Emma Yu, and Kaylee Hwang
December 2, 2024

The winter sports season has arrived. With it, five teams—boys' and girls' basketball, boys' and girls' soccer, and wrestling vie for success this season. But before the Panthers can play games, they...

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Sophomore Hannah Goldberg takes the field, kicking off her second season as a Varsity player.

Winter Sports Previews: Confident mindset and consistent contributors

Henry Gardner, Kaylee Hwang, Kai Shah, Emma Yu, and Will Kriner
November 25, 2024

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Elated, the team members celebrate their 30-0 victory over Aragon during their game on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Flag football cruises past Aragon in season finale

Emma Yu, Senior Reporter
November 5, 2024

Exhilaration, anxiety, and suspense electrified the field during varsity flag football team’s final league game against Aragon High School on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The forecast for the game was clouded...

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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

Emma Yu, Senior Reporter
October 6, 2024

Varsity flag football triumphed over Terra Nova High School with a record-breaking 51-6 win — the team’s largest margin of victory yet — on Wednesday, Oct. 3. The win improved the Panthers record...

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Engaging Youth Voters

Engaging Youth Voters

Josie Wettan, Emma Yu, and Henry Gardner
September 27, 2024

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Senior Louann Bernaudin tosses the ball during their practice on Aug. 23.

Fall Sports Preview: Exciting players and renewed expectations

Josie Wettan, Henry Gardner, Will Kriner, Kaylee Hwang, Audrey Wei, Alex Bertelli, Sophia Doss, and Emma Yu
September 3, 2024

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National Stress Awareness Month: Spotlighting academic pressure and coping mechanisms

National Stress Awareness Month: Spotlighting academic pressure and coping mechanisms

Emma Yu, Senior Reporter
April 29, 2024

The Burlingame B released an anonymous survey in April asking students about their experiences with stress. These were some of their responses:   “There is always a lot going on and never enough...

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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

Emma Yu, Senior Reporter
April 9, 2024

Over the course of two weekends in March, Burlingame Drama rocked the stage with six spectacular performances of “Footloose,” this year’s annual spring musical. Footloose features the journey...

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Junior Nico Bennett, acting as “Ren,” laments his frustration with moving into a new town.

Theater prepares to ‘cut loose’ dancing potential

Emma Yu, Senior Reporter
February 2, 2024

This February, Burlingame’s drama team is preparing intensely for their mid-March debut of “Footloose,” a vibrant musical themed around rock music, dancing, and rebellion. Adapted from the 1984...

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Students from advanced drama, acting as rival surfers, coast the waves onstage.

Bringing elementary stories to a high school stage

Emma Yu, Senior Reporter
December 30, 2023

The term “storyteller” often conjures up images of seasoned travelers with tales of adventures far and wide. But on Thursday, Dec. 14, advanced drama performed six plays inspired by the most unlikely...

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Salt and Straw was the most pricey of all the stores, but the quality and flavor of ice cream were worth the extra dollar.

Review: Burlingame’s holiday ice cream

Brendan Gilmore, Emma Yu, and Evelyn Du
December 22, 2023

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Junior Lucas Keeley, playing the god Hephaestus talks with sophomore Gina Saccuman, who acts as the goddess Aphrodite.

Burlingame drama’s 99-minute masterpiece

Emma Yu, Senior Reporter
November 13, 2023

On Thursday, Oct. 26, Burlingame Drama opened its annual fall play “The Iliad, The Odyssey and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less.” This year’s play was a compilation of classic Greek...

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Gregory McGarry, from rooms A106 and A103, pursues his passion of becoming an English teacher.

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

Gregory McGarry, from rooms A106 and A103, pursues his passion of becoming an English teacher.

Senior Dylan Ares Hansen raises his arms in victory during rehearsals for the fall play.

A preview of the fall play, in nine minutes or less

Emma Yu, Senior Reporter
September 26, 2023

This October, Burlingame’s fall play will feature stories from the Iliad, the Odyssey and Greek Mythology, rewritten and performed as a fast-paced modern comedy.  The play, titled “The Iliad, the...

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