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Students without a 5th, 6th or 7th period are expected to receive stickers for their ID cards from the counseling office, indicating that they are permitted to leave.
ID policies aim to crack down on class cutting, students skeptical
This winter, California has been plagued by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, with drainage water flooding streets and forming small lakes outside houses.
California deluge wreaks havoc on local houses and businesses
A rendering of the gym facilities renovation.
Athletic Director unveils plan for reconstruction of gym facilities; students weigh in
Workers repair a broken water main that was cutting off water to the school on Friday, Jan. 6.
Bomb cyclone and a broken water main: looking back on unprecedented school cancelations
Meta and Twitter have both laid off thousands of employees. (Photos courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Bay Area tech layoffs: the end of a boom
Celine Tan teaches her third period Italian 3 class on Nov. 28 — one of the four curriculums she leads in the language program.
First-year Italian teacher Celine Tan takes on changing language program
Juniors Caitlin Kall and Taryn Hallum, as well as sophomore Charlotte Chan, talk about their favorite winter fashion trends.
It’s the most comfortable time of the year
This year, Theo Au-Yeung and Zach Shapiro set out to predict every round of the 2023 NFL playoffs.
2023 NFL Playoff predictions: Our picks for every game
Crocheting, knitting and other crafts can offer a wide range of benefits. It serves as an outlet for creativity, and a method of relaxing from a period of work or tension.
The Sit n’ Stitch club, an artisanal haven
The drama, the upsets, the golazos — the 2022 World Cup was the experience of a lifetime.
Looking back at a momentous World Cup
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
Rows of colorful tops displayed at the Hillsdale Mall’s Lululemon store, a favorite for Burlingame students.
High school fashion: a new uniform?
Boba pearls are made of tapioca starch, and typically accompany a drink which is usually a type of tea.
Review: Battle of the boba shops
According to Spectator World, 60% of women have been harassed while running.
I will never feel safe running in the dark
Our reporters set out to discover which winter-themed foods from Starbucks and Trader Joe’s live up to their reputation.
Winter taste test: Reviewing popular holiday treats
Junior right forward Kaylee Ng consistently made runs down the line in search of crosses and scoring opportunities during girls’ varsity soccer’s league matchup against Hillsdale High School on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
Girls’ varsity soccer fights to the final whistle in draw against Hillsdale
Crying in H Mart, a memoir by Michelle Zauner, brings insight from a special perspective about grief, disconnect, culture and family.
Don’t be surprised if “Crying in H Mart” makes you cry
Lo’ak, the youngest son of Jake Sully and Neytiri, glides through a coral reef on the back of an aquatic sea creature called an Ilu.
“Avatar: The Way of Water” makes an underwhelming splash
Newly wealthy couple Harper and Ethan embark on a vacation to die for with old friends.
Book your next view-cation at “The White Lotus”
Angela Bassett, playing Queen Ramonda, received a Golden Globe for her role in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” honors Boseman, but tells a new story
Junior right forward Kaylee Ng consistently made runs down the line in search of crosses and scoring opportunities during girls’ varsity soccer’s league matchup against Hillsdale High School on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
Girls’ varsity soccer fights to the final whistle in draw against Hillsdale
Senior guard Zaden Martin defends the perimeter in boys’ varsity basketball’s league game at home on Friday, Jan. 13.
Boys’ varsity basketball blocks out noise, improves to 2-0 in league
Junior River Lee is victorious against his opponent from Capuchino High School on Thursday, Jan. 12.
Panthers overwhelm Mustangs in home wrestling meet
Sophomore Jillian Kiniris drives to the basket for a layup in the fourth quarter of Burlingame’s season league opener against Aragon. Kiniris would be fouled and make both free throws as part of her 5 points, 2 rebounds and 3 block effort.
Girls’ varsity basketball continues to find rhythm in league opening loss to Aragon
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
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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Zach Shapiro, Staff Reporter

Zach is a junior in his first year on the Burlingame B staff. Outside of school, he spends a lot of time playing Football and Basketball, both within BHS athletics and independently. In his free time, he enjoys listening to a lot of music and tuning in to local sports. Zach looks to combine his interests into quality journalism stories during his first year as a J1 student reporter.

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Junior River Lee is victorious against his opponent from Capuchino High School on Thursday, Jan. 12.

Panthers overwhelm Mustangs in home wrestling meet

January 15, 2023

On Thursday, Jan. 12 boys’ and girls’ wrestling took on Capuchino High School in a home dual meet. It was a showcase of Panther dominance with Burlingame claiming 64 points to Capuchino’s 18. Standout...

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This year, Theo Au-Yeung and Zach Shapiro set out to predict every round of the 2023 NFL playoffs.

2023 NFL Playoff predictions: Our picks for every game

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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Many point to the brutality of cutting weight as a reason for students turning away from wrestling.

Weighing in

December 23, 2022

In wrestling, depletion is a given: the sport forces athletes into taxing competition after weeks of dieting to meet a specific weight class. To succeed, wrestlers must push themselves to the limits of...

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Wrestling

November 22, 2022

Multiple departures from last year’s wrestling squad leaves the program room to establish a new image and pave a new path to the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs this winter.  Three-year...

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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

November 22, 2022

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Pin-hitters sophomore Ella Duong, junior Morgan Toomey, junior Maddie Langilanis, as well as senior libero Mallory Novitsky prepare to receive a serve against Menlo Atherton on Sept. 8.

[Photo] Girls’ varsity volleyball outlasts Menlo Atherton

September 12, 2022

Pin-hitters sophomore Ella Duong, junior Morgan Toomey, junior Maddie Langilanis, as well as senior libero Mallory Novitsky prepare to receive a serve against Menlo Atherton on Sept. 8.

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