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Senior Nico Bennett poses with his Lead Actor trophy at the Rita Moreno Awards. He now moves on to the Jimmy Awards in New York City.
Bennett wins Lead Actor at Rita Moreno Awards, advances to Broadway’s Jimmy Awards
Trump administration freezes billions in private university funding
Trump administration freezes billions in private university funding
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
Senior Nico Bennett poses with his Lead Actor trophy at the Rita Moreno Awards. He now moves on to the Jimmy Awards in New York City.
Bennett wins Lead Actor at Rita Moreno Awards, advances to Broadway’s Jimmy Awards
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
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
Junior Grayson Howard lays a bunt down the third base line.
Baseball ends season without playoff berth
Freshman Alvin Feng Heng Ho became the first player to qualify for the California Interscholastic Federation playoffs in Burlingame history.
Badminton thrives in postseason, caps off successful season
In his No. 3 singles match against Menlo-Atherton, junior Alex Bozinovic clinched 4-6, 6-4, 10-6.
Boys’ tennis settles the score with Menlo-Atherton, extends season to CCS
Senior defender Ella Wang pushes up the field during the first quarter of a game against Los Gatos on Tuesday, May 13.
Girls’ lacrosse ends season in CCS quarterfinals against Los Gatos
Senior midfielder Henry Bradley winds up for a shot during the third quarter of the Panthers’ CCS matchup against Archbishop Mitty.
Boys’ lacrosse’s historic season comes to an end against Archbishop Mitty
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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Henry Gardner, Head Photographer

Henry Gardner is a Junior at Burlingame High School and a second-year journalism student. He’s excited to continue taking photos and writing articles for the newspaper this year, especially sports coverage. Outside of school, Henry enjoys spending time with friends, taking photos, and listening to music.

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Trump administration freezes billions in private university funding

Trump administration freezes billions in private university funding

Henry Gardner and Paige Cornelius
May 23, 2025

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Senior midfielder Henry Bradley winds up for a shot during the third quarter of the Panthers’ CCS matchup against Archbishop Mitty.

Boys’ lacrosse’s historic season comes to an end against Archbishop Mitty

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
May 20, 2025

Coming into this season, expectations were low for boys’ lacrosse. After a difficult 2024 campaign and the loss of seven seniors, the team seemed to be heading for another losing season, which would...

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Senior midfielder Anders Gauthier celebrates with his teammates after scoring the winning goal in the 2nd overtime period.

Burlingame defeats Palo Alto in crucial rivalry game

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
April 28, 2025

For boys’ lacrosse players, Palo Alto High School is not just any opponent. The rivalry between the two schools has intensified in recent years, as a result of close games, heated clashes between players,...

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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

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
April 28, 2025

In the Trump administration’s official executive order declaring English as the official language of the United States, the first paragraph cites the fact that the Constitution was written in the English...

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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

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
March 28, 2025

Document leak prompts admin investigation When a student searched a keyword, looking for a school assignment on their Google Drive, an entirely different document appeared: a spreadsheet containing...

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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

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
March 24, 2025

In their final game before a series of three consecutive Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Bay Division matchups, boys’ lacrosse put together a strong performance, defeating Woodside High School handily...

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Senior midfielder and team captain Henry Bradley winds up for a shot. Bradley scored three goals on March 20 against Woodside.

[Photo] Softball finds opportunity for growth in loss to Carlmont

Olivia Newman, Staff Reporter
March 24, 2025

Senior midfielder and team captain Henry Bradley winds up for a shot. Bradley scored three goals on March 20 against Woodside.

The Blitz: March Madness predictions

Kai Shah, Henry Gardner, and Natalie Gyde
March 24, 2025

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Junior Alex Bozinovic hits a backhand slice in singles practice.

Spring sports previews: making their mark and proving their mettle

Paige Cornelius, Henry Gardner, Kaylee Hwang, Evelyn Du, Josie Wettan, Akira Nakamura, Iny Li, Kai Shah, Will Kriner, and Olivia Newman
March 3, 2025

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In 2024, Louisiana passed a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom within the state.

[Photo] Editorial: Religious doctrine has no place in school

The Burlingame B Editorial Board
February 28, 2025

In 2024, Louisiana passed a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom within the state.

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

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
February 25, 2025

Empty skyscrapers, bodies on the street, and a fentanyl crisis corrupting the city. These descriptions have been repeated for years to push a narrative that San Francisco is beyond saving. Analysts...

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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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The winning goal not only gave boys’ soccer the win but also made them eligible for the postseason CCS tournament.

Last-minute heroics fuel boys’ soccer playoff berth

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
February 17, 2025

With the season on the line and needing a win to make the playoffs on Friday, Feb. 14, boys’ soccer trailed 1-0 almost into the 90th minute against Aragon High School. It seemed like a disappointing...

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The Blitz: Follow up on the Grammys

Natalie Gyde, Kaylee Hwang, and Henry Gardner
February 7, 2025

Music attribution: Audio courtesy of Incompetech

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The Blitz: Grammy predictions

Natalie Gyde, Henry Gardner, and Kaylee Hwang
January 23, 2025

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Senior Kylan Dean attempts a penalty kick in the closing moments of the Panthers’ game against Hillsdale.

Boys’ soccer continues slow start with disappointing loss to Hillsdale

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
January 13, 2025

Coming off a historic 2023-24 campaign, boys’ soccer started the season hoping to contend for a league title and Central Coast Section (CCS) berth this year. But the team has gotten off to a slow start,...

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California ends legacy and donor preferences at private colleges

California ends legacy and donor preferences at private colleges

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
December 11, 2024

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1780 in October, banning legacy and donor preferences at private universities statewide. Set to take effect for the 2025-26 admissions cycle, the new law eliminates practices...

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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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Senior running back Lucas Kirk jukes out a defender during his 103 yard performance.

Football loses to San Mateo in Little Big Game for second consecutive year

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
November 12, 2024

For thirteen years, varsity football was untouchable in the Little Big Game. The coveted “Paw” sat firmly in Burlingame’s trophy cabinet for more than a decade, and it seemed the game’s prize might...

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Social media platforms launch new protections for youth

Social media platforms launch new protections for youth

Will Kriner, Josie Wettan, Henry Gardner, and Sophia Doss
November 5, 2024

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Burlingame Varsity Football: The Road to the ‘Paw’

Natalie Gyde, Henry Gardner, and Kaylee Hwang
October 31, 2024

The Panthers dominated on offense versus Aragon, scoring three rushing touchdowns.

[Photo] Football rolls past Aragon on senior night to clinch CCS playoff berth

Kai Shah, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2024

The Panthers dominated on offense versus Aragon, scoring three rushing touchdowns.

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

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
October 7, 2024

Despite lower expectations coming into the season, varsity football is putting together one of their best seasons in years, jumping out to a 4-1 start and rocketing up the Central Coast Section (CCS) standings. “I...

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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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British security minister Tom Tugendhat marches with citizens during a British march against anti-semitism.

A familiar story: Anti-Semitism is on the rise again

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
May 22, 2024

In 2019, my older brother wrote an article for The Burlingame B on rising anti-semitism, and now, almost exactly five years later, I find myself in the same situation. Once again, I’ve seen rampant hatred...

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Sophomore Dylan Rossen passes to his teammate during Burlingame’s 2-1 victory over Leigh.

Boys’ soccer tops Leigh 2-1, advances to CCS semifinals

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
February 20, 2024

Nothing — not even the pouring rain, or their opponent’s 11-game win streak — could get in the way of boys’ soccer (11-3-4) during their Saturday, Feb. 17 quarterfinal against Leigh High School,...

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More than 50 of these 24-karat gold trophies will be given out to recipients of this year’s Oscars awards.

Opinion: Predictions for this year’s Oscars and Grammys

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
February 4, 2024

Grammys Album of the Year Should win: SOS, SZA Will likely win: Midnights, Taylor Swift After SZA’s first solo album, “CTRL,” went triple platinum, she returned with another massive commercial...

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The Blitz: NFL Playoffs

The Blitz: NFL Playoffs

Zachary Newman and Henry Gardner
January 24, 2024

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Burlingame defenders senior Hank Lane and Charlie Lane fight off a Carlmont attacker during their league match against Carlmont on Jan. 12.

Boys’ soccer falls 2-0 to Carlmont in crucial league clash

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
January 17, 2024

After an impressive start to the season, boys’ varsity soccer (7-3 overall, 1-1 league) lost 2-0 to Carlmont High School on Friday, Jan. 12. The loss was an unfortunate blow to the Panthers’ Peninsula...

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Customers line up in front of the new taco truck, “Tacos Al Buen Pastor” on Dec. 7.

Opinion: Local taco truck signals need for open campus at lunch

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
December 25, 2023

The debate over an open or closed campus at lunch has long bubbled under the surface at Burlingame, but the discussion grew in fervor this fall thanks to the surging popularity of one local food spot:...

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Senior Altai Ordubadi dribbles past a Mills High School defender en route to their 7-0 win.

Boys soccer dominates Mills, continues hot start

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
December 11, 2023

Coming into the season, expectations were low for boys’ soccer. The loss of 15 varsity players was supposed to strike a devastating blow to the program. But this year’s team shoved those expectations...

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2023 Winter Sports Preview: Strong leaders and new contributors

2023 Winter Sports Preview: Strong leaders and new contributors

Henry Gardner, Joelle Huysmans, Zachary Newman, Jeannine Chiang, and Sophia Puzon
November 21, 2023

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Senior running back Angelo Medina sprints onto the field for the second half against Wilcox.

Varsity football falls to Wilcox, keeps hopes high for a deep playoff run

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
October 17, 2023

It’s been a tumultuous season for varsity football (3-4 overall, 1-2 Peninsula Athletic League Bay) thus far this year. After a slow start to the season with back-to-back  disappointing losses, the...

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Fleet week features dozens of different performances, including Marines planes, parachute jumpers and multiple massive cargo planes.

Fleet Week: An annual San Francisco tradition

Henry Gardner, Head Photographer
October 14, 2023

Fleet week features dozens of different performances, including Marines planes, parachute jumpers and multiple massive cargo planes.

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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