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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
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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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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