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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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Margo Bigue

Margo Bigue, Staff Reporter

Margo Bigue is a junior at Burlingame High School and is a first-year student in journalism. Outside of school, Bigue enjoys playing tennis, listening to music, hiking, and hanging out with her friends. She deeply values her Burlingame community and loves to participate in school events as well.
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The Alcove Mental Health Center opened on January 22 to foster support among youth.

Allcove Mental Health Center uplift youth voices

Margo Bigue, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2024

Allcove Mental Health Center, a place providing initiatives for young people grappling with mental health, was recently opened in San Mateo. The Center invests in multiple programs designed to provide...

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What makes Bay University special: Three students reflect on their experience

What makes Bay University special: Three students reflect on their experience

Margo Bigue, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2024

Bay University, located at Burlingame High School and Capuchino High School, has seven classes for 18-22-year-old students. These students learn the necessary skills to succeed after Bay University, such...

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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

Margo Bigue, Staff Reporter
March 12, 2024

The Iron Panthers took fourth place at the Silicon Valley Regional Robotics Competition in San Jose from Feb. 29 to March 3 — the Panther's opening competition of the season. The Iron Panthers sailed...

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Hewett emphasized the importance of educating athletes so they aren’t reliant on her and can navigate injuries when they come.

Meet Sarah Hewett: New athletic trainer brings NBA, Tesla experience to role

Margo Bigue, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2024

Burlingame's new athletic trainer, Sarah Hewett, has quite the resume. Not only has she worked at various high schools, Hewett brings experience treating factory workers full-time at Tesla and caring for...

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Owner Veronica Morales and the newest member of the Eleven and Luxe team, Destiny Goodman, work together to make women feel confident through self-expression.

Elevating self-expression: Eleven and Luxe joins Burlingame Avenue

Margo Bigue, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2024

Burlingame Avenue, known for its trendy atmosphere and beloved local businesses, has recently welcomed a new addition — Eleven and Luxe. This stylish piercing and tattoo studio, a small, family-owned...

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Sophomore Nikita Mardakhaev doesn’t feel passionate about the books offered in his English class, he said.

Turning the page: Exploring the decline of reading among high schoolers

Margo Bigue, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2024

For today's generation, sitting down to read a novel can seem like a big task. When easier and more accessible (albeit unhealthier) routes to escapism exist on our cell phones and televisions, reading...

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Renne Pi, a first-year member of the FTC team, adds the final adjustments to the robot they built for the recent competition held on December 2nd.

Iron Panthers forge a bridge towards victory

Margo Bigue, Staff Reporter
December 7, 2023

The Iron Panthers aren’t just robot drivers. Behind the clinks of metal and the whir of gears, a tight-knit collective of skilled students designs, builds, codes — and, of course — drives competition...

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The administration team embodied the image of power, representative of their collaborative effort to lead the school, wearing bright red superwoman T-shirts and headpieces to resemble Superwoman.

Students, teachers make trends their own on Halloween

Margo Bigue, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2023

Halloween has long been a showcase for ghost costumes, witch hats and vampire teeth. This year, though, costumes looked a little different at Burlingame,  as students and staff found costume inspiration...

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On Oct. 15 at the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival, attendees browsed through lines of street vendors supporting local businesses. Many wore orange to celebrate the Halloween spirit.

Pumpkin magic on main street

Margo Bigue, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2023

At 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15, food and art vendors, live musicians and families dressed in Halloween costumes filled Half Moon Bay’s Main Street to celebrate the annual Half Moon Bay Pumpkin & Art...

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Students engaged with resources and activities provided by the wellness and counseling departments during the Suicide Prevention Month activity at lunch on Oct. 4.

Counselors spearhead recognition of Suicide Prevention Month

Margo Bigue, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2023

Burlingame made an increased effort to raise awareness around Suicide Prevention Month this year, marking the first school-wide initiative since returning from the pandemic, and the first time the wellness...

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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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