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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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Josie Wettan

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor

Josie Wettan is a sophomore at Burlingame High School and a second year journalism student. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her sisters and friends, taking her dog for hikes, and listening to music. She is very excited to continue her involvement in the B as a copy editor this year.

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Fall Sports Preview: Exciting players and renewed expectations

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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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

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
August 27, 2024

“An honor and a privilege,” is how Bay University teacher Tish Herron describes being part of the Bay University program. Herron has worked in special education for over 15 years and strives to ensure...

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All the participants of the event pose for a picture up on the stage.

Burlingame Environmental Club partners with CEC, Nueva to host local film festival

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
May 9, 2024

On April 24, the Citizens Environmental Council (CEC) hosted its seventh annual film festival in partnership with the Burlingame Environmental Club (BEC) and the Social Impact Filmmaking Club of the...

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Senior captain Gigi Bottarini embraces her family after the game.

Girls lacrosse gets redemption against Woodside in final league game

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
May 2, 2024

If there’s one word to describe varsity girls’ lacrosse (5-5 Skyline Division) season, it is redemption. The Panthers started league play slow, struggling to find their footing, going 1-4 over the...

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Sophomore Lila Edmondson fights for the ball on the draw

Girls lacrosse mounts comeback to top Woodside Priory

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
April 17, 2024

Girls varsity lacrosse (2-4 West Bay Athletic League Skyline Division) pulled out a hard-fought comeback victory 21-15 against Woodside Priory on Friday, April 12, despite trailing by four in the third...

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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

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
March 28, 2024

From Monday, March 18 to Wednesday, March 20, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) visited campus to evaluate Burlingame for accreditation. WASC is a committee that assesses high schools...

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Sophomore Haleh Ansari is chased across the field by a player from Hillsdale.

Girls lacrosse falls to Hillsdale in third league matchup

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
March 25, 2024

After a strong league opener against Woodside Priory, girls’ varsity lacrosse (3-4 overall, 1-2 West Bay Athletic League Skyline Division) struggled to keep their momentum going in a tough 17-9 loss...

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Junior Donovan Ranta prepares to serve over the net during practice on Wednesday, Feb. 21.

2024 Spring Sports Preview: New players and high aspirations

Kaylee Hwang, Brinda Iyer, Josie Wettan, Joelle Huysmans, Evelyn Du, Arda Inegol, Audrey Wei, Brendan Gilmore, Zachary Newman, and Arshia Chakravartti
February 29, 2024

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One of the workshops that the design winners attended was about inclusive fashion design. The designers were challenged to pad out dress forms to a size 16W.

Cheng receives national recognition for art

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
February 1, 2024

Senior Lauren Cheng’s winter break was an extra week long — but for good reason. She spent the second week of January in Miami at National YoungArts Week, an exclusive program for YoungArts award...

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A customer looks at soaps displayed next to one of many Christmas trees at the event.

Annual Christmas at Kohl Mansion embodies holiday spirit

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
December 7, 2023

On Wednesday, Nov. 29, the Burlingame community gathered at Mercy High School for the “Christmas at Kohl Mansion” event, hosted annually to kickstart the holiday season. The mansion was decorated with...

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The green bike lane runs from Broadway Avenue to Oak Grove Avenue, intended to create a safe path for cyclists on one of Burlingame’s busiest roads.

City introduces bike lanes on California, boosting public transit but hindering businesses

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
October 19, 2023

By the end of October, the City of Burlingame plans to finish installing new bike lanes on a 0.8 mile stretch of California Drive between Broadway and Oak Grove Avenue, extending bike routes that run north...

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The band plays “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” before the celebration begins.

Burlingame celebrates centennial anniversary

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
October 16, 2023

The Burlingame Alumni Association hosted a weekend-long centennial celebration in honor of Burlingame’s 100th birthday, with various activities held from Oct. 12 to 14. Both recent alumni and graduates...

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Sophomore Adrian Gong looks around the pool for a teammate to pass to during the Half Moon Bay game on Thursday, Oct. 12.

Boys’ water polo continues dominant season with victory over Half Moon Bay

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
October 16, 2023

Varsity boys’ water polo (7-1 Peninsula Athletic League Ocean Division) has been racking up wins all season long. The squad’s matchup against Half Moon Bay High School on Thursday, Oct. 12 was no exception,...

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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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Kacie Hill works one on one with Special Education kids who are integrated into everyday Burlingame classes.

Kacie Hill works one on one with Special Education kids who are integrated into everyday Burlingame classes.

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