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Senior Nico Bennett poses with his Lead Actor trophy at the Rita Moreno Awards. He now moves on to the Jimmy Awards in New York City.
Bennett wins Lead Actor at Rita Moreno Awards, advances to Broadway’s Jimmy Awards
Trump administration freezes billions in private university funding
Trump administration freezes billions in private university funding
The elevator in the C-Building is one of the several out-of-service elevators on campus, complicating mobility for junior Adam Zimmer, who broke his ankle and now relies on crutches.
Out-of-service elevators restrict class access for injured students
The event, held in the San Mateo County Event Center on Saturday, April 26, heard from 19 speakers and featured 40 booths covering a wide range of disaster preparedness topics.
San Mateo County hosts wildfire preparedness event
Recent collegiate sports cuts have left students such as sophomore Alexa Chang, freshman Elaina Newman, and senior Giana Johnson contemplating their decision to play sports in college.
Sports budget cuts affect student-athlete recruits
From firefighting to tattoo art, students pursue alternative pathways
From firefighting to tattoo art, students pursue alternative pathways
As first-generation college students, Wang, Chieppe, and Song pave the way for their siblings and family.
First generation students forge new pathways
Farewell to familiar faces: teachers retire after years in the classroom
Senior Nico Bennett poses with his Lead Actor trophy at the Rita Moreno Awards. He now moves on to the Jimmy Awards in New York City.
Bennett wins Lead Actor at Rita Moreno Awards, advances to Broadway’s Jimmy Awards
Guest speaker Jenna Smith presents to parents at a meeting on Monday, April 28.
RISE group connects parents of neurodivergent students
President Donald Trump passed an executive order on March 1 declaring English as the United States’ national language, reversing the policies of former administrations and setting a new precedent for the country.
The US shouldn’t have an official language
According to NBC News, as of April 16, government authorities have revoked the visas of international students across 32 states by citing “a seldom-used 1952 foreign policy statute to take aim at their activism” or for past charges.
Editorial: Revoking student visas violates First Amendment
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
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
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
Goodthing Coffee opened in October 2024 and is a popular spot on Burlingame Avenue for trending desserts and decadent drinks.
Review: Goodthing Coffee serves up unique and fast-selling drinks and desserts
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
Junior Grayson Howard lays a bunt down the third base line.
Baseball ends season without playoff berth
Freshman Alvin Feng Heng Ho became the first player to qualify for the California Interscholastic Federation playoffs in Burlingame history.
Badminton thrives in postseason, caps off successful season
In his No. 3 singles match against Menlo-Atherton, junior Alex Bozinovic clinched 4-6, 6-4, 10-6.
Boys’ tennis settles the score with Menlo-Atherton, extends season to CCS
Senior defender Ella Wang pushes up the field during the first quarter of a game against Los Gatos on Tuesday, May 13.
Girls’ lacrosse ends season in CCS quarterfinals against Los Gatos
Senior midfielder Henry Bradley winds up for a shot during the third quarter of the Panthers’ CCS matchup against Archbishop Mitty.
Boys’ lacrosse’s historic season comes to an end against Archbishop Mitty
Students gather on the dance floor during Pride Prom, celebrating in an atmosphere designed to be welcoming and inclusive for all.
District celebrates Pride Prom as LGBTQ+ community faces pushback
Community members gather around the buffet table during the Ramadan Iftar potluck, an event hosted by the SMUHSD Family Engagement Program.
Beyond fasting: students share significance of Ramadan
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
Screen time management tools: helpful or harmful?
Screen time management tools: helpful or harmful?
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
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Michelle Moshkovoy

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor

Michelle Moshkovoy is a senior and a third-year journalism student at Burlingame High School. She is excited to be sports editor this year, delving deeper into her passion for athletics and boundless nature of writing. Michelle enjoys singing and playing music, tennis, basketball, nature and can never say no to good food.

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En route to the PAL Finals, seniors Arihant Mishra-Agoram (left) and Ryan Gyde (right) won three straight matches, including against the No. 1 and No. 4 seeds.

Mishra-Agoram, Gyde make thrilling run to tennis PAL Championship

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
May 3, 2023

After winning 10 of their 13 regular-season matches at No. 1 doubles in the PAL Bay, seniors Arihant Mishra-Agoram and Ryan Gyde had one mission in last week’s league tournament: to keep winning. “It...

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No. 1 singles player, junior Arda Inegol won his match, following a retirement from Aragon’s Naveen Scwarzkopf due to injury.

Boys’ tennis nearly upsets league No. 2 Aragon

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
April 19, 2023

While the gap in the PAL Bay Division between fifth-place Burlingame (6-8 overall) and second Aragon High School (10-2 overall) seems wide, their two meetings this season have proved otherwise.  In...

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Senior Jared Berkovits attempts to track down the ball at No. 3 singles.

Boys’ tennis fights for a foothold in stacked Bay Division

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
March 19, 2023

Tennis is an unforgiving sport: you can play toe-to-toe with an opponent, competing for every point — and still fall remarkably short on the scoreline.   And, as boys’ tennis sits at No. 6 in...

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Boys’ Tennis

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
February 28, 2023

While boys’ varsity tennis returns an almost identical squad to last season after a subpar 5-8 overall record (4-8 PAL Bay), the program has far higher expectations for this year.  Burlingame...

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Star senior starting pitcher Holden Glavin works in the bullpen during a preseason practice.

2023 Spring Sports Preview: New leaders and lofty goals

Michelle Moshkovoy, Athena Bostonmaer, Elise Spenner, Jake Rothstein, Zachary Newman, Arshia Chakravartti, Alex Kelly, Zach Shapiro, Amanda Nolan, and Will Kriner
February 28, 2023

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Girls’ varsity soccer’s CCS matchup was a tale of two halves, as Burlingame controlled the first half, while Aragon improved its play in the second half.

Girls’ soccer falls short to Aragon in CCS quarterfinal

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
February 20, 2023

Girls’ varsity soccer’s CCS matchup was a tale of two halves, as Burlingame controlled the first half, while Aragon improved its play in the second half.

Junior right forward Kaylee Ng consistently made runs down the line in search of crosses and scoring opportunities during girls’ varsity soccer’s league matchup against Hillsdale High School on Tuesday, Jan. 24.

Girls’ varsity soccer fights to the final whistle in draw against Hillsdale

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
January 26, 2023

For better or worse, “soccer is a fluky game,” has become one of varsity girls’ soccer head coach Philip De Rosa’s most-used mantras.  Coming off two straight wins after a tough 0-3 opening...

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Celine Tan teaches her third period Italian 3 class on Nov. 28 — one of the four curriculums she leads in the language program.

First-year Italian teacher Celine Tan takes on changing language program

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
January 19, 2023

In 1997, Burlingame’s Italian language program was on the brink of collapse. In a last ditch effort to revive the program, the administration took a chance on a young teacher with new ideas: Antonella...

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Freshman right back Ren Tsunehara helped lead a lock-down defense and consistently pushed the ball up in girls’ varsity soccer’s game on Nov. 29.

Déjà vu as girls’ varsity soccer triumphs against Mills

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
December 1, 2022

The Panthers gather around for their first pre-game pep talk of the season on Nov. 29.

Freshman Gaelle Foy practices a corner kick in the girls’ varsity soccer practice on Friday, Nov. 18.

Girls’ Soccer

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
November 22, 2022

Freshman Gaelle Foy practices a corner kick in the girls’ varsity soccer practice on Friday, Nov. 18.

Freshman Mika Haggarty dribbles past junior Elise Spenner in the girls’ varsity soccer practice on Friday, Nov. 18.

2022 Winter Sports Preview: A changing of the guard

Michelle Moshkovoy, Theo Au-Yeung, Zachary Newman, Danny Conway, Zach Shapiro, and Jeannine Chiang
November 22, 2022

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Sophomore team “Back that pass up” unites together to do a team stunt after their victory in the first round of the Panther Bowl.

Panther Bowl: A promising first glimpse at girls’ flag football

Michelle Moshkovoy and Jeannine Chiang
November 9, 2022

Senior quarterback Malia Schmidt scans the field, spotting an open Izzy Kossar 25 yards ahead of her. Without hesitation, she launches a spiral towards the endzone. Touchdown! 30 seconds later, Kossar...

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Senior running back Joey Nawrocki dashes to the end zone during the Little Big Game on Saturday, Nov. 5.

[Photo] Burlingame preserves 13-year win streak in Little Big Game

Danny Conway, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2022

Burlingame varsity football team celebrates on the field after winning the Little Big Game on Nov. 5.

Sophomore left outside hitter Ella Duong attacks in Burlingame’s coveted home matchup against rival Hillsdale on Oct. 18.

Girls’ varsity volleyball ends three-year drought against Hillsdale

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
October 22, 2022

Girls’ varsity volleyball (PAL Bay 11-2, 21-5) has had their October rematch against Hillsdale High School circled on their calendar since their bitter 3-0 loss to the Knights on Sept. 22. On Tuesday...

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Pin-hitters sophomore Ella Duong, junior Morgan Toomey, junior Maddie Langilanis, as well as senior libero Mallory Novitsky prepare to receive a serve against Menlo Atherton on Sept. 8.

Girls’ varsity volleyball outlasts Menlo Atherton

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
September 12, 2022

Armed with talent and grit, varsity girls’ volleyball fought off a case of jitters to triumph over Menlo Atherton High School (MA) in their league opener on Sept. 8. The Panthers entered their matchup...

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Burlingame relied heavily on rushing the ball to gain yardage last season, a tactic they will lean on again this year.

2022 Fall Sports Preview: Rising leaders and young talent

Michelle Moshkovoy and Arshia Chakravartti
August 29, 2022

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Co-captain senior Tarik Burlingham (pictured) will help spearhead the Panthers as they enter the Ocean League with renewed vigor this year.

[Photo] Boys’ Water Polo

August 29, 2022

Co-captain senior Tarik Burlingham (pictured) will help spearhead the Panthers as they enter the Ocean League with renewed vigor this year.

(From left to right) Senior Mallory Nowitzky, juniors Morgan Toomey, and Madison Langlais prepare to receive a serve in their practice on Aug. 19.

[Photo] Girls’ Volleyball

August 29, 2022

(From left to right) Senior Mallory Nowitzky, juniors Morgan Toomey, and Madison Langlais prepare to receive a serve in their practice on Aug. 19.

Junior Jackson Spenner serves in his 6-1, 6-1 win against Mills’ Nicholas Chang on April 19.

Boys’ tennis continues acing forward, despite recent losses

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
April 20, 2022

Junior Jackson Spenner serves in his 6-1, 6-1 win against Mills’ Nicholas Chang on April 19.

Prior to the 2022 March Madness tournament, the NCAA limited March Madness branding solely to the men’s tournament.

One year after weight room controversy, women get a fairer slice of March Madness

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
April 22, 2022

Millions saw, perhaps you among them, the jarring photo circulating social media last March ahead of the NCAA Division I Women and Men’s Basketball Tournaments.  The photo dichotomized the women’s...

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Junior Jared Berkovits smiles in between a rally with assistant coach Doug Stone during the boys’ tennis practice on March 2.

Boys’ tennis clinches first win against Hillsdale

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
March 9, 2022

Any high school tennis coach likes the sound of leading 3-0 in a best of seven matchup. That’s exactly where Burlingame head coach Bill Smith found himself in the boys' varsity tennis (1-1) matchup...

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#2: SAT moving online

#2: SAT moving online

Michelle Moshkovoy, Alex Kelly, and Jake Rothstein
February 25, 2022

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A man known for his philanthropy, Peter Umland and his wife Dolores Umland made the San Mateo Union High School District a residual beneficiary under the Umland Charitable Trust.

The man behind Peter Umland Stadium

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
February 15, 2022

Burlingame’s previously unnamed stadium is filled with memories of runners going the distance, graduations and eight Little Big Game victories, all overlooked by a scoreboard reading “Peter Umland...

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Head Coach Nick Monroe gives his team a pep talk in their 25-9, 25-8 and 25-23 victory against Archie Williams High School in the second round of NorCal playoffs on Nov. 11.

Capping off a winning season: Girls’ volleyball wins CCS

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
November 22, 2021

“Ooh ah, you wish you were a Panther! Ooh ah, you wish you were a Panther!,” the Burlingame girls’ volleyball varsity team roared in unison before hitting the court, where they won 26 of their 33...

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

[Photo] Homecoming: a week of Panther pride

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

The Panthers, who won 37-7, closed the game with sportsmanship, shaking the hands of their Wildcat opponents.

Right side setter Olivia Calandra sets the ball to middle hitter, Sasha Grett.

Girls volleyball falls to Capuchino in season opener

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
April 27, 2021

The girls volleyball program has battled through its fair share of obstacles since winning the CCS Division III Volleyball Championship and playing their last game against Lowell High School on Nov. 16,...

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Sixth through eighth graders have returned to in-person learning at Burlingame Intermediate School, with many students coming to campus three and a half days a week.

BIS begins in-person instruction as BHS welcomes students back to campus

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
April 1, 2021

With COVID-19 cases decreasing in the past months after a surge during the holiday season and with San Mateo County having moved into the orange tier on March 16, Burlingame Intermediate School (BIS) has...

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The Students in Action club strives to help the community, and recognizes SIA members for their service.

SIA multiplies good in the community

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
March 7, 2021

 In a more conventional year, the Students in Action (SIA) club might have held a clothing drive. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, where donating used clothes and being in close proximity with others...

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Many student athletes find their aspirations for a sports season at risk of further postponement or cancellation, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Student-athletes should push on through the pandemic

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
February 8, 2021

If you’ve turned on the news in the last ten months, it is very probable that there was one topic dominating the newscast  — COVID-19. It is seemingly all we hear about when we click our remote controls...

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Although many gatherings this holiday season will be less conventional as a result of COVID-19, many are still capturing the celebratory atmosphere by setting up Christmas trees. Others like sophomore Rorie Stone hope to head up to Lake Tahoe, with ski resorts being open whilst implementing precautionary guidelines.

A year like no other calls for a holiday season like no other

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
December 14, 2020

As winter break approaches, so does the prospect of yet another unprecedented change marking 2020, as people prepare to celebrate a holiday season during a global pandemic. Some students are finding creative...

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Students from Burlingame High School showcase their various artistic talents.

Meet Burlingame’s artists: from a ceramicist to a drummer

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
November 19, 2020

Burlingame is home to countless creative and dedicated student artists, with talents ranging from sculpting to musical instruments. These students have stumbled across art in various ways but all are passionate...

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Burlingame teachers hold daily classes over zoom starting at 9:00 a.m.

Teacher experiences with distance learning

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
October 18, 2020

From begging students to talk in a breakout room to staring at a multitude of foreheads on a monitor, teaching in the age of distance learning is a far cry from being at school physically. Teachers have...

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Kelsey Holtzinger on one of her many travels to Copenhagen, Denmark.

Kelsey Holtzinger: Helping students in math and beyond

Michelle Moshkovoy, Sports Editor
October 17, 2020

This school year, the Burlingame math department added Kelsey Holtzinger to their team. Or as most of her students call her, “Ms. Zinger” or simply, “Zinger.”   Before arriving at Burlingame,...

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