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Students try French food at International Food Night on Thursday, April 11.
Leadership hosts annual cultural week
The Burlingame Topgolf structure is still undergoing construction and will not be available to the public until September 2024.
Topgolf: Coming to a city near you
The percentage of favorable responses from students to the survey question, “How fairly do students from your school treat students of different races, ethnicities, or cultures?”
Board reviews Panorama survey results from start of 2024, recognizes boys’ soccer’s championship
WASC looks for more than the basic California State standards. According to chairperson Mike Woo, “As new rules and new concerns come up through society, [WASC] look[s] is the school doing something about that. Like the biggest trend post-COVID is mental wellness. So is your school doing something to address the mental health of the students? Along with are they still doing the proper academics?”
Western Association of Schools and Colleges evaluates Burlingame for accreditation
On Tuesday, March 5, Californians cast their votes in the 2024 primary election.
Seniors reflect on voting in monumental election
Located at Leo J. Ryan Park, the CYC’s dragon boat team poses for a team picture after the NorCal CA Dragon Boat championships in the fall of 2023.
Twin sisters reconnect culturally through dragon boat
Volunteers carry the Taru Mikoshi (樽神輿), a traditional portable shrine, down the streets of San Francisco as the final part of the Cherry Blossom Festival’s Grand Parade. Weighing over 1,000 pounds, over 100 volunteers are needed to parade the shrine across five city blocks starting at the Civic Center Plaza and ending in Japantown.
Japantown’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival culminates in Grand Parade
Dating in high school: Is it worth the risk?
Dating in high school: Is it worth the risk?
For most music producers, digital audio workstations (DAWs) are a necessity for mixing and polishing audio. Here, staff writer Bertelli is shown next to his DAW. While there is no shortage of highly capable DAWs on the market, prices for professional software typically range in the hundreds of dollars.
Exploring art through sound: Three amateur music producers pursue passion
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
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
Many students feel that the Bluebook practice exams are not preparing them for the digital SAT test.
New March digital SAT is far from perfect
In the past decades, pop culture has shifted from concrete universal trends to quick micro trends due to the increasing use of social media.
Is pop culture dead?
Books from ancient India to modern novels written by Indian-American authors have paved the way for more diverse cultural representation in written works.
Comic books and culture: My connection to South Asian literature
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”
Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) tips his hat in the newest kids and family musical, “Wonka.”
After 52 years, ‘Wonka’ finds its way back on screen
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
Located at Leo J. Ryan Park, the CYC’s dragon boat team poses for a team picture after the NorCal CA Dragon Boat championships in the fall of 2023.
Twin sisters reconnect culturally through dragon boat
A look into girls lacrosse
A look into girls’ lacrosse
Junior Dionisios Vorrises deals to the plate in the sixth inning of varsity baseball’s matchup against Menlo-Atherton on April 17.
Baseball continues dominant stretch with victory against Menlo Atherton for share of league lead
Junior Zach Newman flushes an iron shot to the middle of the seventh green at Half Moon Bay Golf Links during a match against Woodside High School on Thursday, April 18.
Boys’ golf beats Woodside to continue strong season
Senior Erazem Mattick celebrates a winning point during a match against Aragon High School on April 17.
Boys’ volleyball defeats top-seeded Aragon in five-set thriller
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
“For me personally, I want [others] to see the music program as a strong union because we can really bring out the life of our school,” Vega said. “We need music, you know? Otherwise, things would be really silent and dead.”
Music department brings lively music-making to Southern California and Disneyland tour
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Hubert Chen

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter

Hubert Chen is a Senior at Burlingame High School and a third year student of Journalism. During his first two year at the Burlingame B, Hubert learned a lot about Journalism. He has written many articles, designed many pages, and drawn many cartoons. Outside of school, he enjoys participating in the BHS robotics team, playing video games, and cycling. Hubert enjoys lots of music from the 20th century, ranging from bands such as Chicago all the way to Dream Theater. Since he is still a small and undeveloped human, Hubert is not exactly sure what he wants to do with his life but has shown a lot of interest in the topics of mechanical engineering and robotics.

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Senior Noah Larkin throws a pitch during the varsity game against Hillsdale on April 30.

Baseball hits their way through the season

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
May 1, 2021

Well into their 2021 season, the Burlingame varsity, JV and freshman baseball teams boast a record of 8-4, 8-4 and 5-3 respectively.  The varsity team started the season comfortably winning against...

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Junior Daniel Navarro throws a pitch during practice on March 22.

Baseball prepares for upcoming season

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
March 26, 2021

After nearly a year in lockdown, Burlingame’s baseball teams began optional practice on Feb. 15. Senior Taylor Kaufman, outfielder and member of the varsity team, is among the many athletes who returned...

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Amazon is filming its upcoming “Lord of the Rings” prequel TV show in New Zealand, following in the footsteps of Peter Jackson’s previous films. Pictured above is Bag End at the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, New Zealand.

High fantasy in the modern world: Amazon’s prequel to Lord of the Rings

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
March 4, 2021

In January of 2021, Amazon released further details regarding their upcoming unnamed TV show that is set to take place in Tolkien’s second age, thousands of years before the events of “The Hobbit”...

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Junior Jonathan Willey (right) works with volunteers to clean instruments for his instrument drive on Dec. 6, 2020.

Burlingame scouts continue capstone projects despite pandemic

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
March 3, 2021

Despite lockdown, Burlingame students from Girl Scout Troop 61937 and Boy Scout Troop 28 have been working on and completing their capstone projects, the Gold Award and the Eagle Scout Award. In order...

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After over 10 months of lockdown, students find that in-person relationships are the backbone of our online presence.

In-person relationships are the backbone of our online presence

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
February 9, 2021

For over 10 months we’ve been under lockdown, with extremely limited opportunities for in-person socialization. Burlingame students have adapted quickly to the new climate, turning to online options...

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California wildfires have burned more and more acres in the past years.

Burlingame community works to address wildfires

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
November 23, 2020

To date, the 2020 California wildfires have burnt over 4.1 million acres of land, more than doubling the previous record of 1.9 million acres in 2018 as estimated by CAL FIRE. Although the wildfires may...

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Zoom adds like and comment features in a recent update.

[Photo] The trials and tribulations of a Wednesday

The Burlingame B Editorial Board
November 5, 2020

Zoom adds like and comment features in a recent update.

Students attending large, indoor Halloween parties face increased risk for contracting and spreading COVID-19.

[Photo] Halloween to bring more tricks than treats, as parties may turn into superspreaders

Samantha Johnstone, Managing Editor
October 30, 2020

Students attending large, indoor Halloween parties face increased risk for contracting and spreading COVID-19.

Burlingame football players stretch during their warm up on Oct. 15.

Burlingame athletes push on during pandemic

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
October 19, 2020

With the beginning of school, fall sports have returned for Burlingame students, although seasons are severely limited by the COVID-19 pandemic. While all fall sports have been postponed until 2021, it...

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A Thank You and Sorry to all the Firefighters Keeping us Safe

A Thank You and Sorry to all the Firefighters Keeping us Safe

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
September 9, 2020

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Senior Wesley Larlarbs EP Banana Cycles was released on Aug 28, 2020

Banana Cycles, Wesley Larlarb

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
September 7, 2020

Senior Wesley Larlarb, pianist and drummer, recently released his first EP titled “Banana Cycles” on Aug. 28, 2020. The twenty-seven minute jazz-funk collection explores many aspects of Larlarb’s...

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Can we get a blackout?

Can we get a blackout?

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
August 25, 2020

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Burlingame Ave, home to many small businesses, is hit hard by COVID-19, with businesses seeing as little as 20% of their normal sales.

COVID-19: who will it make and who will it break?

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
April 28, 2020

The U.S., along with other countries, is now deep into the COVID-19 pandemic and facing the economic backlash of business shutdowns. With nearly everything we can think of moving online, it is clear that...

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March 2020

“Break down your walls……..?

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
March 19, 2020

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Honest guide to Valentines Day

Honest guide to Valentine’s Day

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
February 13, 2020

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December 2019

New finals schedule

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
December 16, 2019

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Hong Kong residents take to the streets one June 16 2019, protesting the extradition bill and calling for the resignation of Hong Kongs Chief Executive Carrie Lam.

Behind the Hong Kong protests

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
December 16, 2019

Millions of people across the world have come out to protest following controversies over the Hong Kong extradition bill, formally known as the Fugitive Offenders and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal...

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Seniors Brendan Creeks and Cooper Glavin take off to start a race at Hallmark Park, an infamously difficult course.

Cross country wraps up season

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
November 19, 2019

The Panthers recently competed at the cross-country Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) finals on Nov. 9 at Hallmark Park, with the boys team placing 12 out of 16 teams with a score of 263, and the girls team...

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Brendan Creeks descends down a hill at Hallmark park shortly after the 2 mile marker

Cross Country

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
November 12, 2019

 

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Wait, that was the answer?

Wait, that was the answer?

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
October 17, 2019

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College Board Translate

College Board Translate

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
September 19, 2019

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Senior ditch day from the perspective of attendance staff

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
May 23, 2019

The 2019 senior class cut day was somewhat successful. Because of the rally on May 3rd, and AP testing starting on May 6th, this year's’ class had two unofficial skip days. One on May 6th after Cinco...

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Junior Justin Hee serves in a home game against the San Mateo Bearcats.

Boys Tennis off to a Rough Start

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
March 26, 2019

Boys tennis is off to a slow start this season, with four losses against San Mateo (0-7), Carlmont (0-7), Aragon (0-7), Menlo Atherton (0-7), and one win against Woodside High School (4-3). “It’s...

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CalTrain plans to electrify the trains and tracks. Power pylons are already mounted along Carolan tracks.

Bay Area’s public transportation infrastructure set to be improved by CalMod

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
March 25, 2019

For the past year, two strange storage containers have occupied the ever-limited parking spaces on the intersection of Carolan and Oak Grove, and strange new power pylons have been erected by the Burlingame...

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