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Cheng applies the final touches to the mural’s details on Saturday, Sept. 7.
New mural celebrates diversity, amplifies student voice
Seniors’ increased demand for AP Government class extends schedule changes into second full week of school
Seniors’ increased demand for AP Government class extends schedule changes into second full week of school
With artificial intelligence (AI) on the rise, the San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees discussed the role of Artificial Intelligence in classrooms,
Board reviews evolution of AI in recent years, considers policy changes
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
Due to gym construction, many AP exams were hosted in the Burlingame Recreation Center this year.
Community Center hosts AP exams for first time, AP US History exam gets delayed
Herron started as an instructional assistant in special education and also worked as an aide for over 10 years before transitioning into her role as a teacher at Bay University.
In Bay University, a teacher’s mission : Empowering students and building lifelong connections
Customers grab plates of Italian food during the lunch buffet on Friday, Aug. 23.
Bringing the Piazza to Burlingame: A restaurateur’s mission to build community around the lunch table
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: celebrating resiliency and activism
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: celebrating resiliency and activism
The Alcove Mental Health Center opened on January 22 to foster support among youth.
Allcove Mental Health Center uplift youth voices
Team members meet to design and build their robots.
Juniors see success with new combat robotics club
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
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
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”
Sophomore Shea Mulready prepares to serve a ball during the season opener on Tuesday, Sept. 10 against Menlo-Atherton High School.
Burlingame defeats Menlo-Atherton in thrilling season opener
Junior Adrian Gong prepares for a shot against Aragon.
Boys’ water polo defeats Aragon for second league victory
Fall Sports Preview: Exciting players and renewed expectations
Fall Sports Preview: Exciting players and renewed expectations
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
Senior Clayton Lau hits an iron shot out of the rough on the 4th hole at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch on May 14.
Boys’ golf makes history at CCS
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
A look into girls' lacrosse
A look into girls’ lacrosse
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 Blitz: NFL Playoffs
The Blitz: NFL Playoffs
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Iny Li

Iny Li, Business Manager

Iny Li is a junior at Burlingame High School and second-year journalism student. As this year's Business Manager, she looks forward in fundraising money and managing the business aspect of the B. Outside of school, Iny enjoys reading, crocheting, listening to music, eating and spending time with family.

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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, Business Manager
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, Business Manager
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, Business Manager
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, Business Manager
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, Business Manager
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, Business Manager
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, Business Manager
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, Business Manager
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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“When my children were little, we would come to Barnes and Noble and just sit in the kid’s section and read so many books,” author Abigail Hing Wen said. “There was “Magic Tree House," "Magic Schoolbus,” Chinese zodiac books, and so much. I just love it here so much.”

Community celebrates Barnes and Noble opening, regains local bookstore

Iny Li, Business Manager
October 20, 2023

It’s not every day the city of Burlingame sees a six-foot caterpillar ambling through Burlingame Avenue, but it’s also not every day that a city gains a new book store, as Burlingame did at the grand...

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Band students stand in their line formations bright and early on the football field as they run through their set for the Little Big Game.

Band readies for Little Big Game, centennial performances

Iny Li, Business Manager
October 5, 2023

Less than two months into the school year the band is already hard at work in preparation for the culminating fall event: the annual Little Big Game (LBG), hosted at San Mateo High School this November.  Senior...

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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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