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The Iron Panthers reached the semifinals at the Central Valley Regional robotics competition.
Iron Panthers push through obstacles to semifinal finish in Central Valley robotics competition
Nakamura’s “Green Quad” design shows his vision for a new freshman quad.
Architecture class takes on freshman quad redesign
Letters sent to Holocaust guest speaker, Leon Rajninger, by World History students.
Holocaust survivor presents to sophomore history students
A eucalyptus tree fell across Easton Drive, hitting power lines and a house during the severe wind conditions on Feb. 21.
El Camino eucalyptus face major removal and replanting
Each student we talked to said that pressure at school — where perfection seems to be the only option — exacerbated their mental health struggles.
Burlingame girls report widespread mental health crisis
Jonathan Kon, one of the current drum majors, conducts the band at a football game. The drum majors lead the band and organize events, along with the help of the drum minors.
Band department returns to in-person auditions for important drum major roles
The Mock Trial team gathers at the San Mateo County Courthouse in Redwood City for its official competitions.
Despite loss to Menlo, Mock Trial ends season with a positive outlook
Sophomore Lauren Aguilar shows off her Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) wrestler-of-the-meet plaque and placement medal, following the PAL championship tournament in South San Francisco on Saturday, Feb. 4.
Wrestler Lauren Aguilar brings home historic CCS Northern Regionals title
All 11 supporting characters huddle on stage in a clump as Cindy Skelton and her crew analyze how to improve the scene.
Spring musical preview: preparing for ‘Disaster!’
Cascade Climate Action club cleans up trash at Coyote Point on Oct. 23.
Cascade club offers small steps — with a big impact — to combat climate action
After the past couple of entries into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) such as “Black Widow” and “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” I do not find myself enjoying Marvel anymore.
I don’t watch marvel movies anymore
Like many technologies, gasoline and air conditioning promised extensive benefits to our society despite — or perhaps because of — their destructive effects.
Should we blame our grandparents for triggering climate change?
I could not take my eyes off of the screen, because Scarface was not only brilliantly told, it was visually beautiful; the colors, the scenes and the characters were undeniably eye-catching and complex.
Good movies are more than entertainment
Review: Battle of the acai bowls
Review: Battle of the acai bowls
Whether it is a promise to finally clean our bedroom, come to school on time, minimize our screen time or not to fail the next Spanish test, we are constantly vowing to improve. But when the new year comes around, that impulse to change is far more intense.
New year’s resolutions? More like unrealistic goals
The Last of Us first aired on Jan. 15 on HBO Max, and streamed its last episode on Mar. 12.
“The Last of Us” isn’t your typical apocalypse show
Best friends Justin Thomas (left) and Jordan Spieth (right) jokingly engage in trash talk.
For the most part, “Full Swing” is a swing and a miss
Season 3 of “Outer Banks” follows John B’s quest to find El Dorado, the city of gold.
Of twists, turns and treasure hunts, the Pogues are back with a third season of “Outer Banks”
Although containing an abundance of French clichés — like enjoying croissants and a coffee at a café with a friend — Emily in Paris portrays some truth about Parisians.
‘Emily in Paris’ goes beyond croissants and the Eiffel Tower
Ginny and Georgia, although initially an imitation of Gilmore Girls, has become much more unique and explored a different aspect of the mother-daughter relationship.
‘Ginny and Georgia’ is hardly just a ‘Gilmore Girls’ imitation
Junior Jake Rothstein leaps during the varsity 300-meter hurdles event, finishing in second place.
Track and field shakes off rust and dominates in first meet of the season
On March 30, America’s favorite pastime returns, and we’re ready for yet another MLB season.
2023 MLB Season Preview: go bold or go home
Senior Andres Valldejuli walks off the sixth green to join his teammates after a low scoring round.
Boys’ golf cruises to a victory over Sequoia
Senior Jared Berkovits attempts to track down the ball at No. 3 singles.
Boys’ tennis fights for a foothold in stacked Bay Division
Junior Jayden Ma fires back in a singles match against Aragon.
Badminton finds rhythm after roller coaster start
Maybe about editor-in-chief Audrey Limb’s hopes and goals for the club as well as potential stuff about the next issue.
New year, new leadership: Catcher Zine paints a future of inclusivity
Teen librarian Jenny Miner and senior Eva Chen pose for a picture after leading the first Youth Poet Laureate writing workshop.
The search for Burlingame’s first Youth Poet Laureate begins
Junior Deniel Mirzoian works on a software project at the Burlingame Public Library.
Panther programmers: Students take coding to the next level
Club members hiking along the Montara Mountain Trail on Saturday, April 16.
MAIA Impact club hikes to raise awareness
The “Into the Woods” cast and crew pose for a photo just days before their first performance.
Burlingame’s “Into the Woods”: a thrilling, magical adventure
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Sophia Doss, Staff Reporter

Sophia Doss is a sophomore and a first-year journalism student at Burlingame High School. She is so excited to channel her passion for writing and reporting as a journalist this year. When she's not at volleyball, soccer, or lacrosse practice Sophia enjoys tutoring, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

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Letters sent to Holocaust guest speaker, Leon Rajninger, by World History students.

Holocaust survivor presents to sophomore history students

Sophia Doss, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2023

Holocaust survivor Leon Rajninger spoke to Advanced Placement (AP) and college preparatory Modern World History students about his and his family’s experiences before and after their time in the Austrian...

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The Tree Lighting ceremony unites Burlingame as residents gather on the ave to enjoy the holiday festivities.

An action-packed tree lighting welcomes the holiday season

Sophia Doss, Staff Reporter
December 7, 2022

On Friday, Dec. 2, Burlingame residents braved frigid winter weather to welcome the holiday season at the city’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting celebration. The event began promptly at 5 p.m. with a performance...

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Students work together to prepare their assigned dish for the Bridge Program.

For the first time since COVID, the District Bridge Program collaborates with culinary arts class

Sophia Doss, Staff Reporter
November 28, 2022

On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the district-wide English Learning Development (ELD) Bridge Program collaborated with Burlingame for the first time since 2018, cooking a meal with bilingual students. Shannon Couch,...

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Meet the candidates for Burlingame’s City Council

Sophia Doss, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2022

Peter Stevenson Peter Stevenson has been a resident of Burlingame for 30 years, raising his kids in the city and sending them to Burlingame.  His passion for the city is no secret, illustrated...

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This year, Elizabeth Sendil is embarking a new stage of her career, teaching Biology and Environmental Science.

[Photo] Elizabeth Sendil

October 4, 2022

This year, Elizabeth Sendil is embarking a new stage of her career, teaching Biology and Environmental Science.

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