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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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Moya Liu

Moya Liu, Business Manager

Moya Liu is a senior and a third year journalism student. This year she will be managing the finances of the newspaper as the business manager. Moya enjoys being on the BHS lacrosse team and she is part of multiple clubs on campus such as Unicef and the school robotics team. Outside of school, she loves to watch movies and travel with her family.

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COVID-19 brings unexpected environmental consequences

Moya Liu, Business Manager
April 21, 2020

As COVID-19 rapidly spreads around the world, people are being forced to stay home by shelter-in-place protocols. As quarantine becomes the new normal and communities adjust to this national emergency,...

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Drama students from Aragon, Burlingame, and Hillsdale gathered to perform at the festival.

Advanced Drama class takes over drama festival at Aragon

Moya Liu, Business Manager
April 30, 2019

Passionate young theater makers of the Advanced Drama class geared up to take over the drama festival on March 29 at Aragon. Every previous spring, the Ohlone College campus has buzzed with life as...

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"Women's rights are already being rolled back in our current political climate, and and so many other important issues are being largely ignored or disregarded. In the future I plan to continue advocacy work, especially relating to the health of women and girls in developing countries."

Makenna Mahrer attends UN Commission

Moya Liu, Business Manager
March 25, 2019

Senior Makenna Mahrer, a member of Girls Learn International (GLI), volunteered at the 63rd annual United Nations Commission on the Status of Women at U.N. headquarters in New York City. The U.N. Commission,...

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Kelly Erdenebaatar completes a self-portrait using the grid method

District Student Art Show

Moya Liu, Business Manager
February 19, 2019

The San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) office showcased artwork created by students on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Students, parents and teachers packed into the district office for the opening of the...

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District Bridge Program collaborates with culinary arts class

Moya Liu, Business Manager
May 3, 2018

The English Learning Development (ELD) Bridge Program—A San Mateo Union High School District’s English program for non-native speakers--is growing. The program is designed to serve ELD level I students entering the SMUHSD as juniors and seniors with few to no credits who would be better served in an alternative program. 

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Substitute teacher Roger Migdow enjoys teaching at BHS

Moya Liu, Business Manager
December 20, 2017

The following is an interview with Mr. Migdow, long-term substitute for Ms. Berglund.

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Animal Rights club promotes awareness through movie screening

Moya Liu, Business Manager
November 26, 2017

The Animal Rights club will be screening the movie “101 Dalmatians” on Dec. 8 in the alumni room in order to raise awareness for their cause.The movie tells the story of a litter of dalmatian puppies who are kidnapped by the villainous Cruella de Vil, who wants to use their fur to make into coats.

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