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Students try French food at International Food Night on Thursday, April 11.
Leadership hosts annual cultural week
The Burlingame Topgolf structure is still undergoing construction and will not be available to the public until September 2024.
Topgolf: Coming to a city near you
The percentage of favorable responses from students to the survey question, “How fairly do students from your school treat students of different races, ethnicities, or cultures?”
Board reviews Panorama survey results from start of 2024, recognizes boys’ soccer’s championship
WASC looks for more than the basic California State standards. According to chairperson Mike Woo, “As new rules and new concerns come up through society, [WASC] look[s] is the school doing something about that. Like the biggest trend post-COVID is mental wellness. So is your school doing something to address the mental health of the students? Along with are they still doing the proper academics?”
Western Association of Schools and Colleges evaluates Burlingame for accreditation
On Tuesday, March 5, Californians cast their votes in the 2024 primary election.
Seniors reflect on voting in monumental election
Dating in high school: Is it worth the risk?
Dating in high school: Is it worth the risk?
For most music producers, digital audio workstations (DAWs) are a necessity for mixing and polishing audio. Here, staff writer Bertelli is shown next to his DAW. While there is no shortage of highly capable DAWs on the market, prices for professional software typically range in the hundreds of dollars.
Exploring art through sound: Three amateur music producers pursue passion
Elizabeth Diehl, who plays Ariel Moore in Footloose, performs the dance number “Holding Out for a Hero” during a dress rehearsal.
Footloose rocks (and rolls) the stage
Yearbook: Behind the scenes
Yearbook: Behind the scenes
Students believe a four-day school week would offer more benefits than traditional five-day weeks.
Debating the merits of a four-day school week
In 2008, voters approved a $10 billion bond to build a high-speed rail connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles, projected to be completed by 2020. However, four years later, the project remains unfinished, with costs soaring nearly $100 billion over the original budget.
California has to rid itself of a ‘no’ mentality to change its relationship with cars
Every year, thousands of competitive seniors get rejection letters like this one.
Rejection wall will celebrate redirections
Many students feel that the Bluebook practice exams are not preparing them for the digital SAT test.
New March digital SAT is far from perfect
In the past decades, pop culture has shifted from concrete universal trends to quick micro trends due to the increasing use of social media.
Is pop culture dead?
Books from ancient India to modern novels written by Indian-American authors have paved the way for more diverse cultural representation in written works.
Comic books and culture: My connection to South Asian literature
Elodie (Millie Bobby Brown) shines a light as she adventures through the cave.
Damsel is a worthy addition to your watchlist
Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen (Austin Butler) fight a battle to the death to determine whether or not Paul has the might to become emperor.
‘Dune: Part Two’ is an exquisite cinematic experience
Ben (Glen Powell) waits for help on a raft with Bea (Sydney Sweeney) after jumping off the boat to save her.
Social media overhyped “Anyone But You”
Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) tips his hat in the newest kids and family musical, “Wonka.”
After 52 years, ‘Wonka’ finds its way back on screen
More than 50 of these 24-karat gold trophies will be given out to recipients of this year’s Oscars awards.
Opinion: Predictions for this year’s Oscars and Grammys
Junior Dionisios Vorrises deals to the plate in the sixth inning of varsity baseball’s matchup against Menlo-Atherton on April 17.
Baseball continues dominant stretch with victory against Menlo Atherton for share of league lead
Junior Zach Newman flushes an iron shot to the middle of the seventh green at Half Moon Bay Golf Links during a match against Woodside High School on Thursday, April 18.
Boys’ golf beats Woodside to continue strong season
Senior Erazem Mattick celebrates a winning point during a match against Aragon High School on April 17.
Boys’ volleyball defeats top-seeded Aragon in five-set thriller
Senior Dylan Ares-Hanson dictated his match at the third singles position.
Boys’ tennis suffers heartbreaking loss on senior night
Juniors Gabby Vega and KayKay Pan get in position to receive a serve.
Badminton shows promise despite loss to Mills
Elizabeth Diehl, who plays Ariel Moore in Footloose, performs the dance number “Holding Out for a Hero” during a dress rehearsal.
Footloose rocks (and rolls) the stage
Team members carry the robot out for competition.
Iron Panthers barely fall short of world championship
Student volunteers senior Miu Onoe, senior Landon Stoubagh and freshman Karen Mikoshiba welcome the Japanese exchange students after their arrival at Burlingame.
Burlingame welcomes five exchange students from Japan
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
“For me personally, I want [others] to see the music program as a strong union because we can really bring out the life of our school,” Vega said. “We need music, you know? Otherwise, things would be really silent and dead.”
Music department brings lively music-making to Southern California and Disneyland tour
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In 2008, voters approved a $10 billion bond to build a high-speed rail connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles, projected to be completed by 2020. However, four years later, the project remains unfinished, with costs soaring nearly $100 billion over the original budget.

[Photo] California has to rid itself of a ‘no’ mentality to change its relationship with cars

Sophia Bella, Managing Editor
April 23, 2024

In 2008, voters approved a $10 billion bond to build a high-speed rail connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles, projected to be completed by 2020. However, four years later, the project remains unfinished,...

On Jan. 20, 1993, writer and poet Maya Angelou read the poem “On the Pulse of the Morning” during the first inauguration of President Bill Clinton.

[Photo] Celebrating Black History in the arts: stories worth sharing

Joelle Huysmans, Diversity Coordinator
March 5, 2024

On Jan. 20, 1993, writer and poet Maya Angelou read the poem “On the Pulse of the Morning” during the first inauguration of President Bill Clinton.

The Gaza strip is a narrow, 140-square-mile piece of land between Egypt and Israel.

[Photo] Burlingame seeks community amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Brinda Iyer, Copy Editor
November 9, 2023

The Gaza strip is a narrow, 140-square-mile piece of land between Egypt and Israel.

Of the four blazes that broke out in Maui on Aug. 8, the Lahaina fire was perhaps the most destructive, wreaking havoc on the historic town.

[Photo] Burlingame students witness tragedy of Maui fires

Joelle Huysmans, Diversity Coordinator
September 19, 2023

Of the four blazes that broke out in Maui on Aug. 8, the Lahaina fire was perhaps the most destructive, wreaking havoc on the historic town.

Students agree that the main draw to festival culture is not the headliners, but rather the atmosphere, good vibes, and overall festival experience.

[Photo] Frank Ocean’s Coachella incident is not representative of festival season

Ellie Neuman, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2023

Students agree that the main draw to festival culture is not the headliners, but rather the atmosphere, good vibes, and overall festival experience.

On March 30, America’s favorite pastime returns, and we’re ready for yet another MLB season.

[Photo] 2023 MLB Season Preview: go bold or go home

Theo Au-Yeung and Danny Conway
March 21, 2023

On March 30, America’s favorite pastime returns, and we’re ready for yet another MLB season.

From being forced to leave their homes to not receiving the basic necessities, 26 million people across both Turkey and Syria still need humanitarian aid according to the World Health Organization.

[Photo] 7,000 miles away, impact of Turkey-Syria earthquake reverberates for students

Joelle Huysmans, Diversity Coordinator
February 25, 2023

From being forced to leave their homes to not receiving the basic necessities, 26 million people across both Turkey and Syria still need humanitarian aid according to the World Health Organization.

Spains team logo.

[Photo] Spain (Eliminated in Round of 16)

January 12, 2023

Spain's team logo.

Denmarks team logo.

[Photo] Denmark (Eliminated in Group Stage)

January 12, 2023

Denmark's team logo.

Uruguays team logo.

[Photo] Uruguay (Eliminated in Group Stage)

January 12, 2023

Uruguay's team logo.

USAs team logo.

[Photo] USA (Eliminated in Round of 16)

January 12, 2023

USA's team logo.

Portugals team logo.

[Photo] Portugal (Eliminated in Quarterfinals)

January 12, 2023

Portugal's team logo.

Englands team logo.

[Photo] England (Eliminated in Quarterfinals)

January 12, 2023

England's team logo.

Brazils team logo.

[Photo] Brazil (Eliminated in Quarterfinals)

January 12, 2023

Brazil's team logo.

Croatias team logo.

[Photo] Croatia (Third Place)

January 12, 2023

Croatia's team logo.

Frances team logo.

[Photo] France (Lost in Final)

January 12, 2023

France's team logo.

Argentinas team logo.

[Photo] Argentina (World Cup Winners)

January 12, 2023

Argentina's team logo.

The drama, the upsets, the golazos — the 2022 World Cup was the experience of a lifetime.

[Photo] Looking back at a momentous World Cup

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2023

The drama, the upsets, the golazos — the 2022 World Cup was the experience of a lifetime.

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