On March 15, San Mateo Unified High School District (SMUHSD) held a board study session where presenters expressed the importance of the mandated ethnic studies course, and board members discussed its...

Cascade Climate Action club cleans up trash at Coyote Point on Oct. 23.

Winter isn’t just about cold mornings, holiday cheer and festive decoration — it also gives us a reason to enjoy delicious, seasonal foods. With Thanksgiving snacks and family-dinner-themed pastries...

Between Nov. 8 and 16, students in Burlingame’s Italian classes hosted Italian students from Carpi Italy for the first time in three years. Typically, the exchange program is offered every two years...

When I explained my Halloween costume plans to my friend, she immediately shot down my idea: “Lizzy, you’re supposed to dress slutty,” she said. Halloween is a time to be whomever you want: dress...

Between Sept. 15 and Oct. 16, the United States is celebrating its 34th Hispanic Heritage Month. The observation dates back to 1968 when California Congressman George E. Brown introduced Hispanic Heritage...

Julian Martinez was born in Nicaragua and came to America at the age of 15 knowing very little English, yet he preserved and went through college, eventually becoming a teacher.

Sophomore Andrea Figueroa Tostado grew up the youngest of three children, being the first in her family to be born in America.

A quarter black, quarter white and half Latino, Earvin Buckner has always associated strongly with his Latino side, even living in Guatemala from first to sixth grade.

Although senior Abby Sanchez grew up in the Bay Area with her two younger siblings, both her parents were born in rural towns in Mexico.

When Burlingame students walked into their first classes of the school year, an unfamiliar noise rang through the halls. A tsunami warning? Prison break? War cry?  Nope, just the passing period bell.  The...

On April 27, the Black Parents Association (BPA) held its final Unity in the Community town hall of the year on Zoom. Board president of the BPA, Medina McKinney, hosted the meeting along with Terrilyn...

On March 12 and 13, Burlingame’s robotics team, the Iron Panthers, had their first competition of the season in Ventura, Calif. Preparation for the season began on Jan. 10 via live stream, where the...

Below is an article written by staffers Lizzy Wan and Amanda Nolan. It combines both shared and individual experiences of the writers. To keep some anonymity, the story uses the pronouns “I” and “me”...

On Nov. 21, Burlingame hosted the annual FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) qualifier. Burlingame’s robotics team spent the weekend setting up and running the event, meaning they were unable to participate....

Burlingame boys golf has had an incredibly successful season despite facing obstacles brought on by the pandemic. On Thursday, April 29 Burlingame played against Sequoia at Green Hills Country Club and...

The girls varsity soccer team playing against Menlo-Atherton on Thursday, April 22. Ultimately, Burlingame lost the game, their first loss of the season.

The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards took place on Saturday, March 14. The Grammys are highly coveted awards that are sought after by musicians across the globe. However, the Grammys also have a long history...

  Fashion Week is the fashion industry’s largest event where designers and brands alike present their new collections on the runway. This event takes place twice a year (generally in September...

Apps such as Life360 and Find My Friends have become increasingly popular among parents in order to track their children’s locations. The apps consist of a map in which everyone in the group can see...

It has almost been a year since the pandemic began last March; since then people have started to become more careless when it comes to following the COVID-19 guidelines. Specifically, groups of celebrities...

On Sep. 26 a 60-foot tree branch fell in Washington Park leaving two people injured and one dead. The San Mateo residents were enjoying a casual Saturday picnicking in the park when the incident occurred.    There...

Many students have been finding new ways to keep themselves busy throughout quarantine. Starting businesses has allowed students to make some extra cash while also pursuing a passion.    Sophomore...

Starting in January 2021, the new minimum wage will be $15 an hour from $13 an hour. Burlingame City Council made this decision in order to better the community and support citizens.“So this was mostly...

Nextdoor is an app many use to communicate with their community to report crimes, sell items, and give information about neighborhood activities. However, it has also been reported as a platform where...