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Ballot boxes are available across California for the Nov. 4 special election.
California voters decide on Prop 50
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is one of the 16 California State Universities to which SB 640 applies, but it will not send out direct admissions letters due to its capacity.
California expands CSU direct admissions program
The Iron Panthers now practice in the D building.
Robotics lacks adequate practice space
Red cards created by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center were distributed to “help people assert their legal rights,” according to the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUSHD) website.
SMUHSD adopts protocol for unidentified campus visitors
Residents of Sunrise of San Mateo, a senior assisted living facility, gather to show support and join the protest.
Indivisible hosts No Kings 2 protest in San Mateo
A balancing act
A balancing act
In the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) committee, the delegate of Pakistan raised his placard to propose a motion.
Panther Model United Nations hosts second conference
Various flavors of energy drinks are lined up in the beverage aisle of the Safeway grocery store.
Students and experts weigh the benefits and risks of energy drinks
After affirmative action was ruled unconstitutional, the Common Application made the race and ethnicity section optional.
Multiracial students navigate identity on college applications
Architecture students collaborate to build intricate structures.
CTE classes prepare students for careers in skilled trade
Both Italian and American students took a field trip to Chinatown on Oct. 20, as one of their scheduled excursions to San Francisco.
Editorial: Exchange programs should be more accessible
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
Students, staff, and families socialized and danced in their Halloween costumes.
Bay University hosts annual Halloween dance
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
A balancing act
A balancing act
Senior middle blocker Ava Scatena pushes the ball over the net for the point.
Girls’ volleyball sweeps Half Moon Bay on senior night
Sophomore Micah Zhou hits a drive.
Girls’ golf dominates Ocean Division, moves up to Bay
Freshman Caetano Calogne hits a jump during an enduro event.
Athletes find adventure in extreme sports
Like his brother, sophomore Will Mullen-Weaver shows his strength by continuing to reach fast times.
Twin domination: Mullen-Weaver brothers impress at final PAL meet
Freshman Caetano Calogne hits a jump during an enduro event.
Athletes find adventure in extreme sports
In the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) committee, the delegate of Pakistan raised his placard to propose a motion.
Panther Model United Nations hosts second conference
The concert was held at the Trousdale, a community living center located near the Burlingame Plaza.
Music for Memory: Student musicians perform at senior homes
The “Rumors” cast, still in character, gather to celebrate a victorious moment.
“Rumors” circulate of drama’s comedic fall performance
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
A Look Into the Cross Country Team
A Look Into the Cross Country Team
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
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Iny Li

Iny Li, Managing Editor

Iny Li is a senior at Burlingame High School and a third-year journalism student. She’s excited to serve as a managing editor this year and support her peers in the newsroom. Outside of journalism, she enjoys reading, re-watching Batman animated films, learning to play the guitar, and thrifting with friends.

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Red cards created by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center were distributed to “help people assert their legal rights,” according to the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUSHD) website.

SMUHSD adopts protocol for unidentified campus visitors

Iny Li, Managing Editor
October 29, 2025

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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

Iny Li and Addison Chu
October 6, 2025

After the release of season three of “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” the highly anticipated TV adaptation of author Jenny Han’s book series, fans are once again split over the question that’s sparked...

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In accordance with President Donald Trump’s presidential proclamation, the U.S. flag at Burlingame will be flown at half-staff from Friday, Sept. 12, until sunset on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Staff protests district decision to fly flag at half-staff for Charlie Kirk

Joelle Huysmans and Iny Li
September 12, 2025

Between 8 and 8:20 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, several teachers and staff members gathered at Washington Park to protest the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) decision to fly the American flag...

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During the Aug.15 fire evacuation, some students played frisbee on the front lawn to pass the time.

Fire alarms prompt evacuations, cause schoolwide concern

Iny Li, Managing Editor
September 9, 2025

Senior Frankie Jiang thought tearing his ACL would be the biggest obstacle going into the school year. But with unexpected fire evacuations added to the mix, Jiang said he now faces the added struggle...

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As first-generation college students, Wang, Chieppe, and Song pave the way for their siblings and family.

First generation students forge new pathways

Iny Li and Olivia Newman
May 29, 2025

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“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

Iny Li, Managing Editor
April 23, 2025

For many transgender athletes, the playing field isn’t always level, not necessarily because of skill level, but because of recent policies aimed at discriminating against transgender athletes. For senior...

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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

Iny Li, Managing Editor
April 3, 2025

While some students wake up as early as four or five in the morning for sports practice or to finish up last-minute homework, junior Mohamad Elayan does it for a different reason — Ramadan, the ninth...

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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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Demonstrators march to the City Hall of Daly City – one of the two rest stops – to replenish resources and gather more demonstrators to San Francisco.

Bay area residents march over 20 miles for immigration rights

Iny Li, Managing Editor
February 20, 2025

“Enough is enough.” This phrase appeared on protest signs and echoed through the streets on Sunday, Feb. 16 as over 100 demonstrators marched from San Mateo City Hall to San Francisco City Hall,...

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SMUHSD responds to immigration crackdown as families face uncertainty

Iny Li, Managing Editor
February 20, 2025

“It’s scary knowing how my family members could be taken away at any minute simply due to their looks.”  This is the harsh reality that many immigrant families across the country now face. Since...

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks at Facebook's Developer Conference in 2019 about the platform’s privacy policies.

Meta’s move to dismantle fact-checking system draws concerns in election year

Iny Li, Managing Editor
February 13, 2025

“But we really don’t know what these tech companies are. Are they entertainment, or are they media?”  Junior Emma Shi spends hours on Instagram daily and enjoys watching her favorite content...

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Music Department showcases 101st annual winter concert

Iny Li and Natalie Gyde
December 20, 2024

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, the music department performed its annual winter concert. The concert band, wind, concert choir, jazz and new addition, symphony orchestra played a wide variety of holiday classic...

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Valerie Arbizu concludes her term at Burlingame on Monday, Nov. 25 and prepares for her transition to the District Office.

SMUHSD names Arbizu Interim Director of Student Services amid mid-year transition

Iny Li, Managing Editor
December 6, 2024

After 13 years of serving across the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) as a site administrator at several campuses, the district selected Assistant Principal Valerie Arbizu as the SMUHSD Interim...

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Senior Lucy Istock and juniors Eva Mercer and Katie Trevor begin the highly anticipated pyramid stunt.

Cheer defies expectations at 97th Little Big Game with powerful halftime performance

Iny Li, Managing Editor
November 13, 2024

Varsity cheer coach Kayla Clark wasn’t wrong when she dubbed the cheer squad the “positive ambassador of the school.” Though the long-awaited 97th annual Little Big Game resulted in a 35-10 Burlingame...

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Freshman Scarlet Ko shares study methods for the upcoming spring ELPAC test in her ELD 3 class.

Schools grapple with supporting multilingual students amid integration challenges

Iny Li and Audrey Wei
October 29, 2024

Moving from Taiwan was already a challenge for sophomore Brandon Lin, who enrolled at Burlingame with limited English proficiency. Over the past two years, Lin has juggled seven courses alongside native...

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Ignite2Unite speaker Freddie Silvera transitions students to the next activity during BDTW.

Breaking Down the Walls returns

Iny Li and Natalie Gyde
October 1, 2024

“Stepping outside my comfort zone.” “Expressing emotions and vulnerability.” “To reflect on myself and who I am.” These were just some of the sentiments echoed by student participants...

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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

Iny Li, Managing Editor
September 25, 2024

For senior Ryan Wang, a regular Caltrain commuter, it’s the growing similarity between the Bay Area’s newest electric trains and the advanced transit system he grew up using in China that made him...

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Strings president and sophomore Sophia Chang sight reads her music as they practice in preparation for back-to-school night.

Strings program: the last piece to a complete music curriculum

Iny Li, Managing Editor
September 23, 2024

Since the beginning of music director Kyoko Yamamoto’s career at Burlingame, she remembers reflecting on the existing music program and longing to direct a strings program. Six years later, with the...

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Junior Mia Robelo ends the half-time routine with a smile as the cheer squad practices in preparation for the upcoming away game.

New year, new coach: cheer squad returns more spirited than ever

Iny Li, Managing Editor
September 3, 2024

New varsity cheer coach Kayla Clark is determined to start the year strong by strategically assessing the team’s skill set through rigorous stunt drills, choreographs, and consistent practice of their...

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Several large buildings located east of Taiwan in Hualien City were struck down by the April 3 earthquake.

Deadliest earthquake in a quarter-century rattles Taiwanese citizens

Iny Li, Managing Editor
May 28, 2024

Sophomore Micah Chew hadn’t expected much from his spring break. While taking a quick trip to Taipei, Taiwan, to ease his mind before the upcoming finals and Advanced Placement testing, and to celebrate...

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Music department ends on a high note with centennial spring concert, senior night ceremony

Iny Li, Managing Editor
May 15, 2024

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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

Iny Li, Managing Editor
April 26, 2024

It was any other day of dragon boat practice for sophomore twins Libbey and Lindsey Kwok, trudging towards the boat after grueling hours of conditioning. As newcomers to the San Francisco Community Youth...

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“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

Iny Li, Managing Editor
March 5, 2024

Talking until midnight in the hotel room. Splurging on food. Playing Heads Up! while waiting in line for the Tower of Terror. Teaching music director and teacher Kyoko Yamamoto and adult chaperones the...

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Cursive, Annie Miller acknowledged, is a social skill more than an academic one.

Cursive makes a comeback: a chore or a critical skill?

Iny Li, Managing Editor
February 26, 2024

When fifth-grade elementary school teacher Patricia Althaus saw her son Liam struggle to decipher the birthday card her mother had gifted him, stumbling through the loopy letters and skipping over phrases,...

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Sophomore Libbey Kwok finishes her Kumon-assigned work in addition to her school assignments, adding stress to an already tight schedule.

Tutoring centers do more harm than good

Iny Li, Managing Editor
January 11, 2024

Walk through any city or neighborhood in the Bay Area, and it will be impossible to avoid the growing number of tutoring centers, or the students — from high schoolers to the tiniest first graders — trudging...

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Trumpeters play their hearts out as they follow the conducting of Yamamoto through their set.

Goodbye, field. Hello, stage!

Iny Li, Managing Editor
December 19, 2023

The music department, led by music and choral director Kyoko Yamamoto, hosted its 100th annual winter concert on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 6.  The four ensembles — jazz, wind, concert band and...

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