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The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B

The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B

Julianna Oliver

Julianna Oliver, Senior Reporter

This is Julianna’s second year writing for the Burlingame B and they are excited to be able to expand their skills even more this year. In their free time, Julianna enjoys creative writing, playing with their kittens and spending time with their friends. On the weekends, you can find them working at Topper Jewelry on Burlingame Avenue.

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Project 325 holds their bi-weekly meetings in Kelsey Holtzinger’s room.

Project 325, a tutoring club starting this spring

Julianna Oliver, Senior Reporter
May 3, 2022

Originally finding LifeMoves through a volunteer group, junior Claire Guglielmi wanted to bring her passion for volunteering to Burlingame in the form of a tutoring club, Project 325. The club’s name...

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On Monday, Dec. 6, students made stress balls with balloons and cornstarch to kick off Stress Less Week.

[Photo] Panthers promote wellness during Stress Less Week

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
December 16, 2021

On Monday, Dec. 6, students made stress balls with balloons and cornstarch to kick off Stress Less Week.

The Panthers congregate at the pitcher’s mound after striking out a player during the game against St. Ignatius on April 9.

Burlingame’s softball team takes home win against St. Ignatius

Julianna Oliver, Senior Reporter
May 6, 2021

The Panthers were a compelling view on April 9 during a home softball game against St. Ignatius College Preparatory (St. Ignatius), in which the Panthers took the win. The stands were filled with parents...

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The intergenerational cookbook project allows isolated populations to bond and make lasting connections, while also producing a tangible product.

Cookbook project to spark connection between generations and assist broader community

Elise Spenner and Julianna Oliver
April 19, 2021

Before the pandemic, senior citizen Gertrude Stopper would go to church multiple times a week. Occasionally, she would go downstairs and have a glass of wine at the senior living facility, but when the...

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Working during the pandemic: three Burlingame students tell their story

Julianna Oliver, Senior Reporter
April 12, 2021

Each story was derived from five to ten minute long interviews with students from Burlingame. They shared their stories and opinions on what it has been like working in the pandemic. All three have jobs...

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Excerpt from Thomas Jefferson’s letter to a Baptist Church in Danbury.

Separation between church and state: What’s in it for us?

Julianna Oliver, Senior Reporter
January 31, 2021

It started with the Founding Fathers during the birth of America. The revolution was over, colonists were happy to get away from a monarchy that believed in divine right to the crown. The foundation of...

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Julianna Oliver (front), age 7, stands with other church members at church mass.

Religion keeps us grounded

Julianna Oliver, Senior Reporter
January 11, 2021

I remember my mother driving to Hayward with my grandma and I in the back seat every Sunday. The car always smelled like my grandmother’s perfume. A sweet yet tangy smell that I could pinpoint in a sea...

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Youth at a Black Lives Matter protest advocating for non-neutrality.

These trying times have caused students at Burlingame to be more politically active.

Julianna Oliver, Senior Reporter
December 14, 2020

Throughout the country there has been a rise in youth activism in recent months. So how come teens are becoming more politically active now? It might be because teenagers feel a deep concern about important...

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A post from SMUHSD Equity Instagram on Oct. 22 regarding a past teach-in with the District that was held on Nov. 17.

Student-run organization pushes for equity in the San Mateo District

Julianna Oliver, Senior Reporter
December 14, 2020

San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) Equity is a student-run group organized by students of color along with allies who are pushing for more diverse lessons to be taught in SMUHSD schools. Their...

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A young elementary school student doing his daily independent work.

Distance learning forces elementary schools to reimagine school year

Julianna Oliver, Senior Reporter
October 23, 2020

Due to COVID-19 regulations, all California public schools started off the year doing “distanced learning,” according to  EdSource.  However, young students are not as attentive during distance...

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Mock Trial members pose for the Mock Trial County Competitions.

Mock Trial club is starting back up for a new season

Julianna Oliver, Senior Reporter
October 14, 2020

Mock Trial, a student-run club at Burlingame is kick-starting their year with weekly meetings. Generally students participate in practice trials and have research meetings about their assigned case for...

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