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School surveillance spark privacy concerns
School surveillance spark privacy concerns
TikTok shuts down for millions of Americans, who migrate en masse to other platforms.
Tick tock, TikTok: a ban or a bargain?
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
SMUHSD responds to immigration crackdown as families face uncertainty
On Jan. 7, Barry Tyler became Burlingame’s new Interim Assistant Principal.
New Interim Assistant Principal Tyler joins community
Horan, Kelly, and Muldowney sport homecoming dresses they made themselves.
Three juniors make their own clothes by sewing, crocheting and knitting
As student-athletes, junior Mika Haggarty, sophomore Vivienne French, and senior Joss Tramel overcome an additional challenge. Each of them has to manage a medical condition by using medical devices, and specialized equipment, or adjusting their positions on the field to optimize their performance. Photo courtesy of Joss Tramel (left) and Viviene French (right)
How three athletes navigate sports with health challenges
Burlingame mock trial poses after qualifying for the semi-finals where they faced the strongest team in the region from Menlo.
Mock trial concludes successful season in semifinal competition
One of the museum’s lenticular images compares Burlingame Avenue in the 1920s and present day.
Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum tells the story of the city’s past
Freshman Sophia Hwang uses 3D modeling software to create terrain.
Inside the 3-Dimensional Game Art and Design class
In 2024, Louisiana passed a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom within the state.
Editorial: Religious doctrine has no place in school
Despite facing various issues including homelessness and trailing job growth, San Francisco has proven to be resilient across history. © Frank Schulenburg / CC BY-SA 4.0
A city of resilience: SF’s fate is not sealed
Fans created a memorial for Payne outside of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires on Oct. 17.
Editorial: Respect the privacy of public figures
In 2020, fans speculated that famous pop stars Olivia Rodrigo (right) and Sabrina Carpenter (left) were involved in a love triangle with singer and actor Joshua Bassett, fueling tensions between the two and inspiring their respective hit songs that fans believe subtly address the drama. (Left) Olivia Rodrigo with Dr Fauci 1 by TenthAvenueFreezeOut is licensed under CC0 1.0. (Right) Sabrina Carpenter for Vanity Fair, 2024 by Diplomat's Son is licensed under CC BY 3.0
Are pop feuds genuine or PR stunts?
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
Player 456, Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae, finds himself playing in the Squid Game once again. This time, however, he is determined to save as many players as possible and put an end to the games once and for all.
Why Squid Game season two outshines the original
Holiday train ride drives down Burlingame Avenue.
Annual Winterfest brings holiday spirit to community
Auliʻi Cravalho returns to voice all favorite Polynesian princess Moana, in the movie “Moana 2”.
‘Moana 2’ delivers a heartwarming Disney sequel despite familiar formula
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Cynthia Erivo acts as Elphaba during the thrilling end of show number Defying Gravity.
‘Wicked’ movie lives up to fanfare, leaves viewers wanting more
Junior Cole Weyer watches his drive on the seventh hole at Crystal Springs Golf Course on Monday, March 18 against Carlmont.
Boy’s golf fights through brutal weather conditions
Freshman Alvin Feng Heng Ho applies pressure on his opponents on Thursday, March 20.
Badminton overpowers Terra Nova to preserve undefeated season
Sophomore Avery Browdy leaps over a hurdle in the women's frosh-soph 100m hurdle event.
Track and field finds its footing in first league meet
Senior midfielder and team captain Henry Bradley winds up for a shot. Bradley scored three goals on March 20 against Woodside.
Boys lacrosse defeats Woodside to continue hot start
Senior pitcher Amalia Alfers pitches to the Carlmont batter in the first inning of their game on Tuesday, March 18.
Softball finds opportunity for growth in loss to Carlmont
The signature lion dance is performed during Lunar New Year to scare off demons. In Chinese culture, stroking the lion's head blesses people with extra luck and prosperity.
Students celebrate Lunar New Year through tradition, food, and family
Holiday train ride drives down Burlingame Avenue.
Annual Winterfest brings holiday spirit to community
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Burlingame is sending seven students to Sacramento to participate in the selective All-State music program from Jan. 15 to 19.
Seven students selected for All-State music program
Members of the Key Club volunteer at a Safeway event in partnership with National Broadcasting Company encouraging shoppers to donate to nourishing neighbors.
Clubs lead volunteer initiatives for holiday season, organizing food drives and giving back
The Blitz: March Madness predictions
The Blitz: March Madness predictions
The Blitz: Follow up on the Grammys
The Blitz: Follow up on the Grammys
The Blitz: Grammy predictions
The Blitz: Grammy predictions
Music Department showcases 101st annual winter concert
Music Department showcases 101st annual winter concert
The Blitz: Winter Food Review
The Blitz: Winter Food Review
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The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B
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Lexi Goldstein

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief

Lexi Goldstein is a senior at Burlingame High School and the editor-in-chief of the Burlingame B as a third-year Journalism student. She is a Medill Cherub and an esteemed carbohydrate consumer. When she’s not out reporting, you can find her packing bread and pastries at Backhaus or working on Catcher Zine.

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Earvin Buckner (left) and Jonathan Dhyne (right) spend time in the College and Career Center, located in the A Building, where First-Generation Club meetings are held on Tuesdays.

First-Generation Club: Helping students achieve their future goals

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
February 15, 2022

College deadlines, essays and finances are notorious stressors for upperclassmen, and the Counseling Department works year-round to be of help in the college application process for all students. Specifically,...

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Sophomore Finn Lorian spends time with Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA therapy dog Buddy on Friday, Dec. 10. This wellness activity, featuring three therapy dogs, attracted a slew of students lined up from the alumni room down to the end of the A-Building.

Panthers promote wellness during Stress Less Week

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

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The Burlingame student section, a sea of red spirit, cheers on the Panthers on the field.

Homecoming: a week of Panther pride

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
November 14, 2021

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Senior Zoe Steinberger and sophomore John Adams participate in the first of three BDTW workshops on Oct. 12, which kicked off with small group discussions.

Breaking Down the Walls program returns to Burlingame

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
October 29, 2021

The community-building program, Breaking Down the Walls (BDTW), returned to Burlingame from Oct. 11-14 as a part of the leadership class’s efforts to reconnect the student body following the full return...

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Attendees of the “Students for a Carbon Fee & Dividend Rally” raise colorful signs on the corner of East Fifth Avenue and El Camino Real on Saturday.

Climate rally links youth advocates and local politicians in favor of carbon fee

Lexi Goldstein and Samantha Johnstone
August 24, 2021

“We are unstoppable; another world is possible.”Climate advocates echoed this chant throughout San Mateo Central Park on Saturday afternoon at the “Students for a Carbon Fee & Dividend Rally.”...

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Professional actors David Lee Huynh, Michelle Skinner, Nicole Javier and Sean Okuniewicz perform junior Aideen Delahunt’s one-act “Theodore” over Zoom.

Young Playwrights Project brings student writing to life

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
April 19, 2021

On Monday, March 29, Burlingame’s advanced drama students watched as their scripts came to life over Zoom through the help and guidance of the Young Playwrights Project, an opportunity presented every...

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Junior Rachel Burdick proudly presents the official proclamation from the City of Burlingame recognizing the last day of February as Rare Disease Day.

Rachel Burdick: AVM survivor and advocate

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
March 31, 2021

Standing on Crissy Field, breathing in the crisp autumn breeze, junior Rachel Burdick geared up for her first Annual Aneurysm and Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Awareness Walk on May 6, 2016. Just a...

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The title slide of the BSU’s Black History Month presentation which was shared with the Burlingame High School community on Canvas and via email at the beginning of February.

Going beyond MLK: BSU celebrates Black History Month

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
March 4, 2021

Burlingame’s Black Student Union (BSU) is taking strides to make the month of February memorable and informative for the school community. The Burlingame chapter was started in October 2019 by senior...

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At the “#StandForAsians” rally on Feb. 27, a participant raises a sign while listening to speaker and organizer Ashlyn So before marching to San Mateo Central Park.

Surge in anti-Asian hate engenders peaceful rally in San Mateo

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
March 1, 2021

On Feb. 27 hundreds of mask-clad Bay Area residents gathered in San Mateo Central Park for the “#StandForAsians” rally to peacefully protest the recent onslaught of anti-Asian hate crimes.  Hate-fueled...

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The cast and crew of the spring musical “Working” pose for a photo before discussing logistics at their Feb. 19 rehearsal.

The work behind virtual musical “Working”

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
March 1, 2021

Approaching the milestone of a year since COVID-19 hit the United States , theater has accordingly also had nearly a year to experiment with virtual performance. Following the success of Burlingame’s...

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The Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science textbook students use to guide their studies.

Burlingame needs to implement an environmental science course requirement

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
February 4, 2021

Curriculum requirements are put in place to ensure students receive a well-rounded education suitable for the demands of future careers and schooling, but sometimes those requirements overlook important...

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Across the globe teens with COVID-19 have had to balance their illness with schoolwork.

A modern compromise: school and COVID-19

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
January 31, 2021

As COVID-19 cases rise in San Mateo County, infected students have to manage balancing coursework and attending Zoom classes with self-care. Burlingame junior Nick Reed was diagnosed with COVID-19 in mid-December,...

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In the climate change survey issued by juniors Tess Dakin and Hrudhai Umas, students factored many prevalent environmental issues into their responses.

Survey reveals shallow environmental initiatives in the Burlingame community

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
November 23, 2020

On Oct. 23 Tess Dakin and Hrudhai Umas, juniors and Youth Climate ambassadors with the San Mateo County Office of Education, sent out an online survey to the Burlingame student body with hopes of assessing...

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The cast of “Help Desk” show off their scripts on their first day of Zoom rehearsal.

Burlingame Performing Arts Department to put on one-act virtual performances

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
October 21, 2020

Plans for a fall musical have been derailed by COVID-19 and forced Burlingame’s Performing Arts Department to get creative with their performances in virtual format. The drama department will be putting...

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A collage of leading characters from respective A24 coming-of-age films.

A24 coming-of-age films have transformed cinema

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
October 21, 2020

Over the past century, film production has undeniably become more advanced and viewing has increased in popularity as a pastime activity due to gained accessibility through platforms such as Netflix, Blockbuster,...

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The SMUHSD Awareness Instagram account allows students to anonymously share their experiences of injustice with the community.

Instagram account sparks dialogue in SMUHSD community

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
September 21, 2020

On June 28, an Instagram account with the username @smuhsd.awareness came to fruition with a personal statement regarding the page’s mission to enlighten the community about issues such as racism, homophobia,...

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Pets are enjoying their time in quarantine with their family.

Quarantine is PAWsome for Pets

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
May 27, 2020

On March 31, the Health Officer of San Mateo County issued a new Shelter-In-Place order which is now set to end on May 31, 2020; adding two additional months to governor Gavin Newsom’s original mandate....

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Evolution of birth control usage

Evolution of birth control usage

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
February 13, 2020

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Evolution of the "celebrity"

Evolution of the “celebrity”

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
December 16, 2019

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Mamma Mia - yet another outstanding Burlingame musical

Mamma Mia – yet another outstanding Burlingame musical

Lexi Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2019

Honey, honey, Burlingame’s fall production of “Mamma Mia!” was absolutely, spectacularly amazing. Months of hard work from the cast and crew led by Cindy Skelton, Shawn Reifschneider and Jim Ambler...

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