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Burlingame freshman Marlon Garcia crosses the street amid post-school traffic.
Burlingame seeks safer streets with Vision Zero as concerns persist
The city has placed signs in city parks to remind people of the new bike ordinance limiting the use of e-mobility devices.
City ordinance prohibits electric bikes, scooters, skateboards in city parks
Burlingame student volunteers Jayden Harjani and Miguel Fernandez pose with Mills student Sushim Chakrabortty at the Burlingame Community Center polling site.
Students work at polling stations on election day
Engineering Training Lead Pranav Bajaj checks on one of the robot's mechanisms.
Iron Panthers freshmen shine at first robotics competition
On Nov. 5, residents in districts 2 and 4 will choose from two out of the six candidates to be on Burlingame's city council.
Seven candidates vie for Burlingame city council seats in 2024 election
Burlingame freshman Marlon Garcia crosses the street amid post-school traffic.
Burlingame seeks safer streets with Vision Zero as concerns persist
Senior Prosecution Attorney Lexie Levitt responds to an objection brought up by defense attorney Josie Wettan.
Mock trial holds scrimmages to sharpen skills ahead of competition season
Junior Eli Wright competes in the high bar, as seen here where Wright glides in mid air trying to grasp onto the bar.
Wright navigates challenges, rewards of competitive gymnastics
After the Little Big Game on Saturday, Nov. 9, leadership sets up decorations and equipment for the Homecoming dance at the Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco.
Behind the scenes: planning a school dance
The musical debuted on Thursday, Nov. 14.
‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ takes stage as first entirely student-run musical
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 (left) and Sabrina Carpenter (right) 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.
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
Up-and-coming K-pop girl group IVE performs at the Oakland Arena for their first-ever world tour.
From a mere fan to a diehard, my experience at a K-pop concert
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
Transform everyday essentials into creative Halloween costumes
Transform everyday essentials into creative Halloween costumes
Pick of the Litter is a secondhand store on the edge of Broadway that donates 100% of its proceeds to the Hope program at the Peninsula Humane Society.
10 hidden gems in Burlingame: Uncovering lesser-known local treasures
Tashi Duncan (Zendaya) begins to develop feelings for both Art Donaldson (Mike Faist) and Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor).
Challengers: The twisting love triangle displays a cinematic masterpiece
Matt Fitzpatrick (right) hits a chip around the green as his brother Alex (left) looks on at the Open Championship last July. One of the season’s best episodes featured the two brothers as Alex worked to get out of Matt’s shadow and become a successful player in his own right.
“Full Swing” hits its stride in improved second season
Elodie (Millie Bobby Brown) shines a light as she adventures through the cave.
Damsel is a worthy addition to your watchlist
“As soon as the game was over… the whole team was crying. We all were hugging each other, and we were sobbing. But you know, I don't regret anything from it,” senior Sophia Geminder said.
Girls’ volleyball’s season of triumph ends in State playoffs against Oak Ridge
Senior Lucy Istock and juniors Eva Mercer and Katie Trevor begin the highly anticipated pyramid stunt.
Cheer defies expectations at 97th Little Big Game with powerful halftime performance
Senior running back Lucas Kirk jukes out a defender during his 103 yard performance.
Football loses to San Mateo in Little Big Game for second consecutive year
Senior Christian Kleinekorte sprints to the finish line in his final race of the season.
Girls cross country advances to CCS, Liu qualifies individually in PAL Championships
Junior Samantha Tom plays doubles with junior Evelyn Du in the PAL Individuals Tournament.
Girls’ tennis claims first place in PAL team tournament to advance to CCS
Senior Prosecution Attorney Lexie Levitt responds to an objection brought up by defense attorney Josie Wettan.
Mock trial holds scrimmages to sharpen skills ahead of competition season
After the Little Big Game on Saturday, Nov. 9, leadership sets up decorations and equipment for the Homecoming dance at the Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco.
Behind the scenes: planning a school dance
The musical debuted on Thursday, Nov. 14.
‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ takes stage as first entirely student-run musical
Every homecoming week, each class is expected to put together a banner that reflects their class spirit or the homecoming theme, with the seniors (top left) winning 1st place, the juniors (top right) taking 2nd place, the sophomores (bottom left) receiving 4th place, and the freshmen (bottom right) finishing in 3rd place.
Creating the Little Big Game murals
Peer tutors host sessions after school in the library.
Tutors juggle studies and mentorship to support fellow students
Burlingame Varsity Football: The Road to the 'Paw'
Burlingame Varsity Football: The Road to the ‘Paw’
A look into girls' lacrosse
A look into girls’ lacrosse
The Blitz: The Tortured Poets Department album review
The Blitz: The Tortured Poets Department album review
Yearbook: Behind the scenes
Yearbook: Behind the scenes
The Blitz: Resurgence of old music
The Blitz: Resurgence of old music
October Issue Crossword
October Issue Crossword
Weekly Crossword (#2)
Weekly Crossword (#2)
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Weekly Crossword
BHS Edition Crossword
BHS Edition Crossword
Entertainment Crossword
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The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B
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The Burlingame B
Theo Au-Yeung

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter

Theo Au-Yeung is a senior at Burlingame and this is his first year in Journalism. Theo also plays baseball for Burlingame, and in his free time, he enjoys writing in his sports analytics blog and watching sports as a Seahawks, Giants, and Arsenal fan. Theo enjoys spending time with his family and dog, and traveling the world.

All content by Theo Au-Yeung
The Oakland A’s are the third sports team originally located in Oakland to relocate.

Local fans heartbroken as sports teams abandon Oakland

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2023

The A’s, Raiders and Warriors have always had a special place in the Oakland community and in the hearts of their loyal, devoted fans. And yet, it’s been one heartbreak after another as they have fled...

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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

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. As always, we’re looking forward to the emergence of new breakout players and teams, but we’re also...

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The A’s continue to be one of the lowest spenders in the league.

[Photo] 7 Bold Predictions for the 2023 Season

March 21, 2023

The A’s continue to be one of the lowest spenders in the league.

2022 Pitching rankings (ERA and FIP).

[Photo] Power Rankings: Top 10 contenders

March 21, 2023

2022 Pitching rankings (ERA and FIP).

Burlingame huddles together after the final whistle in preparation for penalty kicks, which they would ultimately lose 5-4.

Boys’ soccer exits CCS quarterfinals in dramatic penalty shootout

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2023

Boys’ varsity soccer’s season came to a heartbreaking end in the quarterfinals of the CCS (Central Coast Section) Division III tournament, falling to Los Altos High School 5-4 in penalties after...

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Sophomore winger Kylan Dean receives pass from senior winger Calvin Wagner late in the second half.

Boys’ soccer rallies to high-scoring draw against Hillsdale

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2023

Thrilling endings are becoming quite the trend for boys’ varsity soccer.  Following a dramatic last-minute win over Woodside High School on Friday, Jan. 20, Burlingame entertained yet again on Jan....

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This year, Theo Au-Yeung and Zach Shapiro set out to predict every round of the 2023 NFL playoffs. (Photos free to use under the Unsplash License)

2023 NFL Playoff predictions: Our picks for every game

Zach Shapiro and Theo Au-Yeung
January 14, 2023

Theo is an enthusiastic Seahawks fan, while Zach is a loyal 49ers fan. Here, they predict the 2023 NFL Playoffs by analyzing team structures and dynamics and figuring out the possible outcomes of each...

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Senior Striker Sean O’Grady looks for passing options after receiving a pass in boys’ soccer’s league opener on Jan. 11.

Intense thriller ends in draw for boys’ varsity soccer league opener

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2023

Boys' varsity soccer battled through heavy rain in its first PAL Bay Division matchup on Tuesday, Jan. 12, which ended in a 1-1 draw against Aragon High School. The game started off highly contested,...

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

Looking back at a momentous World Cup

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2023

Despite the controversies surrounding the Qatar 2022 World Cup — tragic deaths, neglect of migrant workers and homophobia — Qatar produced possibly the most entertaining World Cup tournament of all...

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Senior right back Lleyton Yang fights for possession in boys’ varsity soccer’s game on Nov. 30.

Slow start turns into a dominant performance for boys’ varsity soccer

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2022

In their Nov. 30 season opener, boys’ varsity soccer pushed through a rough start, finding their footing to win 2-0 over South San Francisco (South City) High School.  With three games already under...

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Boys’ Soccer

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2022

Coming off a successful season where they topped the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Bay Division with a 6-1-3 record, boys’ varsity soccer will look to return to form this season.  Even with...

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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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Two of the B’s reporters — Theo Au-Yeung and Alex Kelly — have done their best to predict the results of the group stage below.

World Cup 2022 Predictions

Theo Au-Yeung and Alex Kelly
November 22, 2022

The World Cup is always full of historic moments, shocking upsets and iconic performances. Whether it's Zinedine Zidane headbutting an opponent in the 2006 Final, Andres Iniesta’s World Cup winning goal...

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Portugal enters Group H as favorites followed by Uruguay.

[Photo] Group H – Theo

November 22, 2022

Portugal enters Group H as favorites followed by Uruguay.

Brazil enters Group G as favorites followed by Switzerland.

[Photo] Group G – Theo

November 22, 2022

Brazil enters Group G as favorites followed by Switzerland.

Belgium enters Group F as favorites followed by Croatia.

[Photo] Group F – Theo

November 22, 2022

Belgium enters Group F as favorites followed by Croatia.

Spain enters Group E as favorites followed by Germany.

[Photo] Group E – Alex

November 22, 2022

Spain enters Group E as favorites followed by Germany.

France enters Group D as favorites followed by Denmark.

[Photo] Group D – Alex

November 22, 2022

France enters Group D as favorites followed by Denmark.

Argentina enters Group C as favorites followed by a tie between Mexico and Poland.

[Photo] Group C – Alex

November 22, 2022

Argentina enters Group C as favorites followed by a tie between Mexico and Poland.

England enters Group B as favorites followed by Wales.

[Photo] Group B – Alex

November 22, 2022

England enters Group B as favorites followed by Wales.

Netherlands enters Group A as favorites followed by Senegal.

[Photo] Group A – Theo

November 22, 2022

Netherlands enters Group A as favorites followed by Senegal.

One of the most watched and anticipated sporting events has returned to the big stage as Qatar hosts the 2022 World Cup, the first to ever be held in the winter.

World Cup 2022 Preview: Contenders and Sleepers

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2022

The World Cup is back. The biggest sporting event in the world, featuring 32 all-star soccer teams from across six continents, is heading to Qatar for its 22nd edition. A European team has been the winner...

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The Seleção das Quinas have plenty of talent in their roster to make up for Ronaldo’s awful play this season.

[Photo] Portugal

November 20, 2022

The Seleção das Quinas have plenty of talent in their roster to make up for Ronaldo’s awful play this season.

La Furia Roja will enter this tournament as one of the more exciting young teams to watch.

[Photo] Spain

November 20, 2022

La Furia Roja will enter this tournament as one of the more exciting young teams to watch.

The Three Lions will look to overcome a decades worth of disappointment and show out in Qatar.

[Photo] England

November 20, 2022

The Three Lions will look to overcome a decades worth of disappointment and show out in Qatar.

The Seleção are entering the tournament as favorites and many have one of the better rosters in World Cup history.

[Photo] Brazil

November 20, 2022

The Seleção are entering the tournament as favorites and many have one of the better rosters in World Cup history.

The Albicelestes, led by Lionel Messi, will look to capitalize on their talented roster at Qatar.

[Photo] Argentina

November 20, 2022

The Albicelestes, led by Lionel Messi, will look to capitalize on their talented roster at Qatar.

Longtime gymnast Lindsey Yang announced her commitment to Brown University on Oct. 12.

The collegiate dream: playing sports beyond high school

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2022

For many students, sports are life — literally. From the start of elementary school to high school graduation, sports are a central part of childhoods — a positive outlet for energy and stress. Naturally,...

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Senior running back Lukas Habelt stiff arms a defender down the sideline on a run in the third quarter.

Burlingame falls to SHP in second league loss in a row

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2022

“So close, yet so far” was the name of the game for the Burlingame offense during Friday night’s matchup against Sacred Heart Preparatory (SHP), as they repeatedly pushed the ball into enemy territory,...

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New math teacher Stephanie Loi was initially attracted to the prospect of teaching English, but ultimately fell in love with math.

Stephanie Loi

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2022

New geometry teacher Stephanie Loi always felt she was destined to be a teacher.  In fact, it was teaching that got Loi through a tumultuous high school experience. By the end of her junior year, she...

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