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School surveillance spark privacy concerns
School surveillance spark privacy concerns
TikTok shuts down for millions of Americans, who migrate en masse to other platforms.
Tick tock, TikTok: a ban or a bargain?
Demonstrators march to the City Hall of Daly City – one of the two rest stops – to replenish resources and gather more demonstrators to San Francisco.
Bay area residents march over 20 miles for immigration rights
An attorney from the Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto provides legal advice during a “Know Your Rights” workshop.
SMUHSD responds to immigration crackdown as families face uncertainty
On Jan. 7, Barry Tyler became Burlingame’s new Interim Assistant Principal.
New Interim Assistant Principal Tyler joins community
Horan, Kelly, and Muldowney sport homecoming dresses they made themselves.
Three juniors make their own clothes by sewing, crocheting and knitting
As student-athletes, junior Mika Haggarty, sophomore Vivienne French, and senior Joss Tramel overcome an additional challenge. Each of them has to manage a medical condition by using medical devices, and specialized equipment, or adjusting their positions on the field to optimize their performance. Photo courtesy of Joss Tramel (left) and Viviene French (right)
How three athletes navigate sports with health challenges
Burlingame mock trial poses after qualifying for the semi-finals where they faced the strongest team in the region from Menlo.
Mock trial concludes successful season in semifinal competition
One of the museum’s lenticular images compares Burlingame Avenue in the 1920s and present day.
Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum tells the story of the city’s past
Freshman Sophia Hwang uses 3D modeling software to create terrain.
Inside the 3-Dimensional Game Art and Design class
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
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 (right) and Sabrina Carpenter (left) 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. (Left) Olivia Rodrigo with Dr Fauci 1 by TenthAvenueFreezeOut is licensed under CC0 1.0. (Right) Sabrina Carpenter for Vanity Fair, 2024 by Diplomat's Son is licensed under CC BY 3.0
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
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
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Cynthia Erivo acts as Elphaba during the thrilling end of show number Defying Gravity.
‘Wicked’ movie lives up to fanfare, leaves viewers wanting more
Senior Cole Ng and sophomore Julian Lee block an attack from Menlo-Atherton High School during the match on Friday, March 14.
Boys’ volleyball falls to first-place Menlo-Atherton in second league match
Senior midfielder and co-captain Miranda Sibley drives down the field, keeping possession as she looks for an opening.
Girls’ lacrosse shows improvement and defeats Sequoia in season opener
Kilgo and the team were supporting freshman Caleb Chou at every point of his super-tiebreaker. Kilgo was the first to congratulate Chou just seconds after his win.
‘We’re all like a little family’: Boys’ tennis attributes statement victory against Hillsdale to unshakable bond
Junior Alex Bozinovic hits a backhand slice in singles practice.
Spring sports previews: making their mark and proving their mettle
Senior and co-captain Siena La Mark gathers the ball to shoot a three against Willow Glen’s formidable defense.
Girls’ basketball ends season with loss to Willow Glen in CCS playoffs
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
Burlingame is sending seven students to Sacramento to participate in the selective All-State music program from Jan. 15 to 19.
Seven students selected for All-State music program
Members of the Key Club volunteer at a Safeway event in partnership with National Broadcasting Company encouraging shoppers to donate to nourishing neighbors.
Clubs lead volunteer initiatives for holiday season, organizing food drives and giving back
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
The Blitz: Winter Food Review
The Blitz: Winter Food Review
A preview to Burlingame's winter sports
A preview to Burlingame’s winter sports
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Wesley Chen

Wesley Chen, Staff Reporter

Wesley Chen is a senior in his first year of Journalism. He enjoys programming and working with computers in general. He hopes to go to university majoring in computer science, and pursue a career in that field in the future. He believes that AI are the future, and eventually all humanity will bend the knee to our robotic overlords.

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Student Loans FAQs

A quick and simple guide on student loans

Wesley Chen, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2019

A student loan is a low-interest, long-term loan which is used to pay off education-related debts. With the rising cost of college, more and more students will need to take out a loan in order to pay for...

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Model UN Conference March 1-3

Model UN Conference March 1-3

Wesley Chen, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2019

Burlingame’s Model U.N. club attended a weekend conference from March 1 to March 3. Berkeley Model United Nations, which is one of the largest conferences in the world, included over 1,900 students from...

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Burlingame swim team high and dry with ongoing pool construction

Wesley Chen, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2019

The Burlingame swim team now conducts practices at Aragon’s pool due to the ongoing construction at the Burlingame pool. This has proven both difficult and demanding for many students, especially those...

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