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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
Maqsood (second to the right) with AHA Teen of Impact campaign partners from Sacred Heart Preparatory and the director of SSATHI, Dr. Rajesh Dash.
Junior Kairah Maqsood empowers change for South Asian Heart Health
Junior Ea Leialoha fields a ground ball at third base and throws it to first base.
From France to Burlingame: Ea Leialoha returns to hometown with international baseball experience
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
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
Goodthing Coffee opened in October 2024 and is a popular spot on Burlingame Avenue for trending desserts and decadent drinks.
Review: Goodthing Coffee serves up unique and fast-selling drinks and desserts
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
Junior setter Garret Wang prepares to pass to senior middle blocker CJ Reed against Archbishop Riordan on Tuesday, April 8.
Boys’ volleyball rolls past Archbishop Riordan in four-set victory
Defender Lila Edmonson sprints up the field, transitioning the ball out of the defensive zone.
Girls’ varsity lacrosse falls to Hillsdale in overtime
Junior Ea Leialoha fields a ground ball at third base and throws it to first base.
From France to Burlingame: Ea Leialoha returns to hometown with international baseball experience
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
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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Chiara Wesley

Chiara Wesley, Staff Reporter

Chiara Wesley is a sophmore, and it is her first year in journalism and at Burlingame Highschool. She is excited for the next three years and to be involved with the school and journalism, and hopes to improve her writing skills. In school, Chiara likes writing and history, and outside of school she likes playing volleyball, going to the beach, and spending time with her family and friends.

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Maqsood (second to the right) with AHA Teen of Impact campaign partners from Sacred Heart Preparatory and the director of SSATHI, Dr. Rajesh Dash.

Junior Kairah Maqsood empowers change for South Asian Heart Health

Chiara Wesley, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2025

After witnessing the inadequate heart healthcare South Asians receive, junior Kairah Maqsood decided to make it her mission to advocate for change. According to the Stanford South Asian Translational Heart...

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Freshman Sophia Hwang uses 3D modeling software to create terrain.

Inside the 3-Dimensional Game Art and Design class

Chiara Wesley, Staff Reporter
February 10, 2025

The 3-Dimensional Game Art and Design class offers students the unique opportunity to explore both the creative and technical aspects of game development. Taught by art teacher Eislyn Wolf-Noyes, the class...

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Holiday train ride drives down Burlingame Avenue.

Annual Winterfest brings holiday spirit to community

Chiara Wesley, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2024

The 2024 annual Winterfest marked the start of the holiday season and allowed the community to unite and celebrate with one another. Hosted by the Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department, the street...

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Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition

Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition

Abby Knight, Connor Leong, Chiara Wesley, and Abby Zarahn
December 9, 2024

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Peer tutors host sessions after school in the library.

Tutors juggle studies and mentorship to support fellow students

Chiara Wesley, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2024

In the peer-to-peer tutoring program, students are responsible for mentoring others and balancing their own time as learners. With the goal of helping others grow academically, volunteers dedicate an average...

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Meet the new faculty of the 2024-25 school year

Meet the new faculty of the 2024-25 school year

Paige Cornelius, Connor Leong, Akira Nakamura, Olivia Newman, Kai Shah, Chiara Wesley, and Abby Zarahn
September 19, 2024

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