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Students sign into Flex Time by scanning their ID cards in history teacher Elizabeth Bellas classroom on Wednesday, May 17.
District proposes new changes to Flex Time
This year, the Citizens Environmental Council (CEC) recognized two Burlingame sophomores, Shayna Blum and Mayu Simpson, as the high school and overall winners.
Two Burlingame students win the annual CEC film fest
Whether motivated by insecurity, peer pressure or enjoyment, the way students beautify themselves is entirely up to them and some may choose not to do it at all.
ChapStick or Lipstick? The Choice Is Yours
Anyone who’s logged into Snapchat in the past few weeks would have noticed an irremovable AI chatbot, My AI, awaiting them, pinned at the top of their screen.
Although clever, Snapchat’s AI bot threatens students’ privacy and academic integrity
Security cameras, like this one in the A-Building, will soon be added to campus entrances.
Administration adds new cameras to address hate incidents and vandalism
Angelyn Liu, the runner-up for the Burlingame-Hillsborough Youth Poet Laureate, is currently working on a poem about gardenias to represent her family’s story of immigration.
Lin, Liu claim top spots in first local Youth Poet Laureate competition
Urban Kitchen, filling the lot vacated by Lemonade and Super Duper, is an independent concept with a variety of fresh, healthy options.
Urban Kitchen offers a satisfying farm-to-table experience
In this article, the B profiled two of those restaurants and their owners: Mediterranean Kebab and Caffe Stellato.
Small businesses on Burlingame Avenue are here to stay
The farmers market provides a space for people to interact with each other and learn more about their community.
Stories and connections: A walk through the Burlingame Farmers Market
Students agree that the main draw to festival culture is not the headliners, but rather the atmosphere, good vibes, and overall festival experience.
Frank Ocean’s Coachella incident is not representative of festival season
Students sit quietly in Mrs. Bosinoff’s Spanish 1 class on April 6.
We need more options in the language department
Gone are the days where artists of the likes of Sinatra and Santana ruled the music industry. Now, in place of those greats has come a different, more modernized, generation of younger artists.
Modern music: overproduced and unoriginal
I reviewed four amazing recipes I found online and gave them individual scores based on how good they tasted.
Healthy desserts are all over the internet — I taste-tested four viral treats
Senior Morgan Patch radiated beauty in her sophisticated yet playful tulle dress during last year’s prom at City Hall.
Students share fashion tips for this year’s prom dresses
Caitlin (left) and Rorie Stone (right), who are identical twins, stand next to each other outside the D building on Wednesday, April 26.
Sibling rivalry is real — here’s how to handle it
Emma (Phillipa Soo) reunites with Jesse (Luke Bracey) for the first time in four years.
Sadly, “One True Loves” is a true let down
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
Senior Romer Rosales-Hasek rounds the track in the 800-meter event at CCS Finals.
Varsity track and field shines at CCS Finals
Junior Kasey Lyons pitches on girls’ varsity softball senior night on Thursday, May 11.
Varsity softball perseveres through league play, qualifies for CCS
Freshman Ethan Cyb winds up for a drive on the 5th hole at Laguna Seca Golf Course. Cyb would birdie the hole as part of his impressive CCS showing.
Boys’ golf falls short of qualifying for CCS Finals after stellar season
Junior Ava Reichow rounds the track in the 4x400 relay at PAL Finals on May 6. Reichow set the pace for the winning Panther effort in the event.
Surprises, records and victories: Track and field impresses at thrilling PAL Finals
Junior Clara Zhong competes in a singles match during the PAL tournament.
Badminton caps off season with high morale despite mixed PAL results
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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Zachary Newman, Staff Reporter

Zachary Newman is a sophomore and first-year journalism student. In his free time, he plays with his dog, watches television, spends time with friends and family, and follows his favorite sports teams. He is also an avid golfer. As a part of the Burlingame B staff, Zachary is excited to learn what it takes to produce a newspaper and improve his journalism skills.

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Senior Romer Rosales-Hasek rounds the track in the 800-meter event at CCS Finals.

Varsity track and field shines at CCS Finals

Zachary Newman, Staff Reporter
May 28, 2023

Varsity track and field’s season, which head coach Chris Coleman dubbed an “incredible success,” concluded at Central Coast Section (CCS) Finals on Saturday, May 20 — except for one. Junior Avah...

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Junior Ava Reichow rounds the track in the 4x400 relay at PAL Finals on May 6. Reichow set the pace for the winning Panther effort in the event.

Surprises, records and victories: Track and field impresses at thrilling PAL Finals

Zachary Newman, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2023

Burlingame's varsity track and field squad sent 17 athletes to Sequoia High School on Saturday, May 6 for the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Finals, where the league’s top athletes competed to qualify...

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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

Zachary Newman, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2023

Track and field’s 2023 season is off to the races after its first league meet of the year, where the team competed against athletes from Capuchino High School and El Camino High School on Friday, Mar....

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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

Zachary Newman, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2023

From interesting stories, touching moments and funny jokes to excruciatingly awkward exchanges and dramatic scenes, Netflix’s newest docuseries, “Full-Swing,” has it all.  Modeled after “Drive...

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Track and Field

Zachary Newman, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2023

The track and field program will look to continue building on team success from last year when it sent eight runners to the CCS trials, three of whom advanced to the CCS finals. It won’t be easy...

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Star senior starting pitcher Holden Glavin works in the bullpen during a preseason practice.

2023 Spring Sports Preview: New leaders and lofty goals

Michelle Moshkovoy, Athena Bostonmaer, Elise Spenner, Jake Rothstein, Zachary Newman, Arshia Chakravartti, Alex Kelly, Zach Shapiro, Amanda Nolan, and Will Kriner
February 28, 2023

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Freshman Haleh Ansari rises to shoot a long two-pointer in the second half of Burlingame’s league matchup against Capuchino. Ansari drained the jumper, and would go on to tally seven points.

Girls’ basketball shows resilience in their narrow loss to Capuchino

Zachary Newman, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2023

Girls’ varsity basketball (4-15 overall, 1-6 PAL South) competed on every single possession against Capuchino High School (3-14 overall, 3-4 PAL South) on Friday, Jan. 27. The Panthers exuded grit and...

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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

Zachary Newman, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2023

Girls’ varsity basketball (2-10), struggled to find the bottom of the hoop in their league opener against Aragon High School (7-7) on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The Dons hung on to win 43-31, extending Burlingame’s...

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Senior and co-captain Joy Yeo handles the ball before passing it to a teammate. With nine new varsity players this season, the team will rely on veteran leadership.

Inexperienced girls’ basketball roster fights inconsistency in tournament loss

Zachary Newman, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2022

Girls’ varsity basketball struggled against a skilled Woodside Priory squad at the Jim Sodden Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 10. With both schools having the same mascots, the battle of the Panthers was...

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Girls’ Basketball

Zachary Newman, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2022

Last year’s girls’ varsity basketball team was as good as it gets. Although Burlingame narrowly fell in overtime to Aragon in the Central Coast Section semi-finals, they achieved great success,...

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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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Yes, high school students should be allowed to trick-or-treat

Zachary Newman, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2022

You’ve probably heard the cliche multiple times by now: being a kid is hard. As silly as that may sound, there is some truth to it. Being a kid in a world saturated with technology and social media is,...

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Trick-or-treating is one of the staple activities that comes with Halloween, but should teens be allowed to do it?

Should high school students be allowed to trick or treat?

Zachary Newman and Lauren Gonzalez
October 29, 2022

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Senior Archer Grenier prepares to release a shot toward the goal in the first quarter.

Positive attitude fuels progress as Burlingame falls against Sequoia

Zachary Newman, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2022

A frustrating second quarter proved to be boys’ varsity water polo's (5-5 overall, 3-5 Peninsula Athletic League Ocean Division) undoing against Sequoia High School, spoiling the Panthers' otherwise...

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New teacher Hannah Korslund comes to Burlingame to teach chemistry, guided studies, and utilize her experience to help coach girls volleyball.

Hannah Korslund

Zachary Newman, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2022

Hannah Korslund, Burlingame’s newest chemistry teacher, is looking to begin the next chapter of her young career by pursuing her passion for science and education. “I wanted to combine my love for...

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