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After nine months of construction, Topgolf’s 107th venue opened along Airport Boulevard’s bay shoreline. The most expensive venue to date, it is expected to bring the city revenue, jobs, and tourism.
Topgolf opens new venue in Burlingame
California ends legacy and donor preferences at private colleges
California ends legacy and donor preferences at private colleges
Beyond red and blue: students explore the layers of identity and experience behind their political beliefs
Beyond red and blue: students explore the layers of identity and experience behind their political beliefs
The Ohlone-Portola Heritage Trail spans 90 miles across San Mateo County and outlines the Portola Expedition where the Spanish, guided by the Ohlone tribe, “discovered” California. Today, according to Castro, there is one surviving branch of the Ramaytush Ohlone, the tribe that lived in the San Francisco Bay.
New California bill reinforces education on Native American histories and perspectives
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
After nine months of construction, Topgolf’s 107th venue opened along Airport Boulevard’s bay shoreline. The most expensive venue to date, it is expected to bring the city revenue, jobs, and tourism.
Topgolf opens new venue in Burlingame
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
Junior Haley Baird attempts to jump over a large obstacle on her horse in the Show Jumping event.
Junior Haley Baird displays unique skills through equestrian competitions
Beyond red and blue: students explore the layers of identity and experience behind their political beliefs
Beyond red and blue: students explore the layers of identity and experience behind their political beliefs
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
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
Up-and-coming K-pop girl group IVE performs at the Oakland Arena for their first-ever world tour.
From a mere fan to a diehard, my experience at a K-pop concert
In 2008, voters approved a $10 billion bond to build a high-speed rail connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles, projected to be completed by 2020. However, four years later, the project remains unfinished, with costs soaring nearly $100 billion over the original budget.
California has to rid itself of a ‘no’ mentality to change its relationship with cars
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 Natalie Chen dribbles the ball on offense looking for an equalizing goal against Aragon High School on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Girls’ soccer secures draw against Aragon in close matchup
Junior Haley Baird attempts to jump over a large obstacle on her horse in the Show Jumping event.
Junior Haley Baird displays unique skills through equestrian competitions
Freshman forward Lucca Maher drives on the baseline against a Woodside defender. Maher finished the game with a team-high 21 points.
Boys’ basketball edges out Woodside in crucial league matchup
Sophomore Lauren Dener narrowly beats the Woodside defender and prepares to pass.
Girls’ soccer rallies from early deficit for draw with Woodside
Senior point guard Miranda Sibley dribbles against a defender to set up the team’s offensive play.
Girls’ varsity basketball extends winning streak with strong win over Sequoia for second league victory
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: 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
Burlingame Varsity Football: The Road to the 'Paw'
Burlingame Varsity Football: The Road to the ‘Paw’
December Issue Crossword
December Issue Crossword
October Issue Crossword
October Issue Crossword
Weekly Crossword (#2)
Weekly Crossword (#2)
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Weekly Crossword
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Hubert Chen

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter

Hubert Chen is a Senior at Burlingame High School and a third year student of Journalism. During his first two year at the Burlingame B, Hubert learned a lot about Journalism. He has written many articles, designed many pages, and drawn many cartoons. Outside of school, he enjoys participating in the BHS robotics team, playing video games, and cycling. Hubert enjoys lots of music from the 20th century, ranging from bands such as Chicago all the way to Dream Theater. Since he is still a small and undeveloped human, Hubert is not exactly sure what he wants to do with his life but has shown a lot of interest in the topics of mechanical engineering and robotics.

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Senior Noah Larkin throws a pitch during the varsity game against Hillsdale on April 30.

Baseball hits their way through the season

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
May 1, 2021

Well into their 2021 season, the Burlingame varsity, JV and freshman baseball teams boast a record of 8-4, 8-4 and 5-3 respectively.  The varsity team started the season comfortably winning against...

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Junior Daniel Navarro throws a pitch during practice on March 22.

Baseball prepares for upcoming season

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
March 26, 2021

After nearly a year in lockdown, Burlingame’s baseball teams began optional practice on Feb. 15. Senior Taylor Kaufman, outfielder and member of the varsity team, is among the many athletes who returned...

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Amazon is filming its upcoming “Lord of the Rings” prequel TV show in New Zealand, following in the footsteps of Peter Jackson’s previous films. Pictured above is Bag End at the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, New Zealand.

High fantasy in the modern world: Amazon’s prequel to Lord of the Rings

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
March 4, 2021

In January of 2021, Amazon released further details regarding their upcoming unnamed TV show that is set to take place in Tolkien’s second age, thousands of years before the events of “The Hobbit”...

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Junior Jonathan Willey (right) works with volunteers to clean instruments for his instrument drive on Dec. 6, 2020.

Burlingame scouts continue capstone projects despite pandemic

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
March 3, 2021

Despite lockdown, Burlingame students from Girl Scout Troop 61937 and Boy Scout Troop 28 have been working on and completing their capstone projects, the Gold Award and the Eagle Scout Award. In order...

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After over 10 months of lockdown, students find that in-person relationships are the backbone of our online presence.

In-person relationships are the backbone of our online presence

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
February 9, 2021

For over 10 months we’ve been under lockdown, with extremely limited opportunities for in-person socialization. Burlingame students have adapted quickly to the new climate, turning to online options...

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California wildfires have burned more and more acres in the past years.

Burlingame community works to address wildfires

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
November 23, 2020

To date, the 2020 California wildfires have burnt over 4.1 million acres of land, more than doubling the previous record of 1.9 million acres in 2018 as estimated by CAL FIRE. Although the wildfires may...

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Zoom adds like and comment features in a recent update.

[Photo] The trials and tribulations of a Wednesday

The Burlingame B Editorial Board
November 5, 2020

Zoom adds like and comment features in a recent update.

Students attending large, indoor Halloween parties face increased risk for contracting and spreading COVID-19.

[Photo] Halloween to bring more tricks than treats, as parties may turn into superspreaders

Samantha Johnstone, Managing Editor
October 30, 2020

Students attending large, indoor Halloween parties face increased risk for contracting and spreading COVID-19.

Burlingame football players stretch during their warm up on Oct. 15.

Burlingame athletes push on during pandemic

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
October 19, 2020

With the beginning of school, fall sports have returned for Burlingame students, although seasons are severely limited by the COVID-19 pandemic. While all fall sports have been postponed until 2021, it...

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A Thank You and Sorry to all the Firefighters Keeping us Safe

A Thank You and Sorry to all the Firefighters Keeping us Safe

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
September 9, 2020

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Senior Wesley Larlarb's EP Banana Cycles was released on Aug 28, 2020

Banana Cycles, Wesley Larlarb

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
September 7, 2020

Senior Wesley Larlarb, pianist and drummer, recently released his first EP titled “Banana Cycles” on Aug. 28, 2020. The twenty-seven minute jazz-funk collection explores many aspects of Larlarb’s...

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Can we get a blackout?

Can we get a blackout?

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
August 25, 2020

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Burlingame Ave, home to many small businesses, is hit hard by COVID-19, with businesses seeing as little as 20% of their normal sales.

COVID-19: who will it make and who will it break?

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
April 28, 2020

The U.S., along with other countries, is now deep into the COVID-19 pandemic and facing the economic backlash of business shutdowns. With nearly everything we can think of moving online, it is clear that...

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March 2020

“Break down your walls……..?

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
March 19, 2020

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Honest guide to Valentine's Day

Honest guide to Valentine’s Day

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
February 13, 2020

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December 2019

New finals schedule

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
December 16, 2019

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Hong Kong residents take to the streets one June 16 2019, protesting the extradition bill and calling for the resignation of Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam.

Behind the Hong Kong protests

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
December 16, 2019

Millions of people across the world have come out to protest following controversies over the Hong Kong extradition bill, formally known as the Fugitive Offenders and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal...

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Seniors Brendan Creeks and Cooper Glavin take off to start a race at Hallmark Park, an infamously difficult course.

Cross country wraps up season

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
November 19, 2019

The Panthers recently competed at the cross-country Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) finals on Nov. 9 at Hallmark Park, with the boys team placing 12 out of 16 teams with a score of 263, and the girls team...

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Brendan Creeks descends down a hill at Hallmark park shortly after the 2 mile marker

Cross Country

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
November 12, 2019

 

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Wait, that was the answer?

Wait, that was the answer?

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
October 17, 2019

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College Board Translate

College Board Translate

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
September 19, 2019

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Senior ditch day from the perspective of attendance staff

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
May 23, 2019

The 2019 senior class cut day was somewhat successful. Because of the rally on May 3rd, and AP testing starting on May 6th, this year's’ class had two unofficial skip days. One on May 6th after Cinco...

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Junior Justin Hee serves in a home game against the San Mateo Bearcats.

Boys Tennis off to a Rough Start

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
March 26, 2019

Boys tennis is off to a slow start this season, with four losses against San Mateo (0-7), Carlmont (0-7), Aragon (0-7), Menlo Atherton (0-7), and one win against Woodside High School (4-3). “It’s...

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CalTrain plans to electrify the trains and tracks. Power pylons are already mounted along Carolan tracks.

Bay Area’s public transportation infrastructure set to be improved by CalMod

Hubert Chen, Senior Reporter
March 25, 2019

For the past year, two strange storage containers have occupied the ever-limited parking spaces on the intersection of Carolan and Oak Grove, and strange new power pylons have been erected by the Burlingame...

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