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Ethnic Studies sparks debates at district and state level
Ethnic Studies sparks debates at district and state level
On February 28, a student looking for a school assignment accidentally discovered a document that contained private district information.
Students obtain confidential district document, admin conducts investigation
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
Community members gather around the buffet table during the Ramadan Iftar potluck, an event hosted by the SMUHSD Family Engagement Program.
Beyond fasting: students share significance of Ramadan
Liao worked at NASA for 33 years, working on projects like the International Space Station and the Ares 1-X launch.
Women’s History Month: Honoring Mei-Hwa Liao, former NASA engineer
Sophomore Jacob Weinberg and freshman Nathan Situ bring the robot onto the field to prepare for their next match.
Iron Panthers robotics team qualifies for World Championships at Arizona East Regional
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
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
Sophomore Alexa Chang dives into the pool.
Swim wraps up first half of the season with multiple CCS qualifications
Junior left fielder Drew Gall steps up to the plate to bat.
Baseball falls to Sequoia at home ahead of road rematch
Junior Cole Weyer watches his drive on the seventh hole at Crystal Springs Golf Course on Monday, March 18 against Carlmont.
Boy’s golf fights through brutal weather conditions
Freshman Alvin Feng Heng Ho applies pressure on his opponents on Thursday, March 20.
Badminton overpowers Terra Nova to preserve undefeated season
Sophomore Avery Browdy leaps over a hurdle in the women's frosh-soph 100m hurdle event.
Track and field finds its footing in first league meet
Community members gather around the buffet table during the Ramadan Iftar potluck, an event hosted by the SMUHSD Family Engagement Program.
Beyond fasting: students share significance of Ramadan
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
The Blitz: March Madness predictions
The Blitz: March Madness predictions
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
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Allie Kennedy

Allie Kennedy, Design Editor

Allie Kennedy is a senior and the Design Editor for The Burlingame B. Allie is also the Co-President of the BHS Mock Trial team and the secretary of the Senior Class Cabinet. Outside of school, she enjoys competing with the West Coast Dance Conservatory Senior Company and reading.

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May Issue 2019

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May 23, 2019

Issue 8 Vol. 124 May 23, 2019 https://issuu.com/bhsnewspaper/docs/01_2b2930b1ce77bd

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Senior Dana Rienks Alfaro converses with academic counselor Carla Renzi about committing to a college. The academic counseling department will continue to be a central college advice resource for AVID and non-AVID students next year.

AVID college readiness program comes to Burlingame

Allie Kennedy, Design Editor
April 30, 2019

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), an international program designed to prepare students for success in college, will be offered to Burlingame freshmen in the fall of 2019. Over 2,000 high...

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April Issue 2019

April Issue 2019

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April 26, 2019

Issue 7 Vol. 123 April 26, 2019 https://issuu.com/bhsnewspaper/docs/01_d01de1643edb3e

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March Issue 2019

March Issue 2019

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March 22, 2019

Issue 6 Vol. 122 March 22, 2019 https://issuu.com/bhsnewspaper/docs/01_a6cd94e3001cbc

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February Issue 2019

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February 13, 2019

Issue 5 Vol. 121 February 13, 2019 https://issuu.com/bhsnewspaper/docs/01_01a0474413626f

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December Issue 2018

December Issue 2018

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December 18, 2018

Issue 4 Vol. 120 December 18, 2018 https://issuu.com/bhsnewspaper/docs/01_90bf7dff8c6902

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Students who opt into receiving emails from colleges when they take the PSAT may find their inbox flooded daily with dozens of new emails from colleges. Many of these schools track whether students open college emails or click the links inside.

Colleges track demonstrated interest in more ways than students know

Allie Kennedy, Design Editor
October 28, 2018

In an age when applying to some colleges is as easy as checking a box on the Common Application, schools are increasingly tracking demonstrated interest in an attempt to predict which applicants consider...

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October Issue 2018

October Issue 2018

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October 26, 2018

Issue 2 Vol. 118 October 26, 2018 https://issuu.com/bhsnewspaper/docs/october_issue

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September Issue 2018

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September 28, 2018

Issue 1 Vol. 117 September 28, 2018 https://issuu.com/bhsnewspaper/docs/sept

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Sullivan retires after 43 years of teaching

Allie Kennedy, Design Editor
May 25, 2018

Beloved history teacher Dave Sullivan plans to retire from teaching high school after 43 years on the job. Sullivan started teaching in 1975 at Campolindo High School in Moraga, California and then came to Burlingame in 2001 to be the Assistant Principal for two years. In 2003, he left to teach at Capuchino High School, where he taught for seven years.

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College Board reveals wide gender gap in certain AP courses

Allie Kennedy, Design Editor
March 6, 2018

In the most recent “AP Report to the Nation,” data released by the College Board revealed that many Advanced Placement courses across the country are dominated by one particular gender. Although this report analyzed AP tests taken by the Class of 2013, data from Burlingame High School’s 2018 spring semester shows that some AP courses on campus are still overwhelmingly taken by one gender.

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Six students honor veterans through Band of the West

Allie Kennedy, Design Editor
November 26, 2017

The Band of the West is the only sea cadet band in the United States. Six Burlingame High students play with the band: Lilli Hirth, Madison Kong, Verona Teo, Vanessa Teo, Ella Tarara, and Madelyn Tarara.Band of the West is a unit of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, which is a youth program sponsored by the Navy that teaches “leadership, musicianship, basic seamanship, courage, self-reliance, and discipline,” according to the band’s official website.

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