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Senior Nico Bennett poses with his Lead Actor trophy at the Rita Moreno Awards. He now moves on to the Jimmy Awards in New York City.
Bennett wins Lead Actor at Rita Moreno Awards, advances to Broadway’s Jimmy Awards
Trump administration freezes billions in private university funding
Trump administration freezes billions in private university funding
The elevator in the C-Building is one of the several out-of-service elevators on campus, complicating mobility for junior Adam Zimmer, who broke his ankle and now relies on crutches.
Out-of-service elevators restrict class access for injured students
The event, held in the San Mateo County Event Center on Saturday, April 26, heard from 19 speakers and featured 40 booths covering a wide range of disaster preparedness topics.
San Mateo County hosts wildfire preparedness event
Recent collegiate sports cuts have left students such as sophomore Alexa Chang, freshman Elaina Newman, and senior Giana Johnson contemplating their decision to play sports in college.
Sports budget cuts affect student-athlete recruits
From firefighting to tattoo art, students pursue alternative pathways
From firefighting to tattoo art, students pursue alternative pathways
As first-generation college students, Wang, Chieppe, and Song pave the way for their siblings and family.
First generation students forge new pathways
Farewell to familiar faces: teachers retire after years in the classroom
Senior Nico Bennett poses with his Lead Actor trophy at the Rita Moreno Awards. He now moves on to the Jimmy Awards in New York City.
Bennett wins Lead Actor at Rita Moreno Awards, advances to Broadway’s Jimmy Awards
Guest speaker Jenna Smith presents to parents at a meeting on Monday, April 28.
RISE group connects parents of neurodivergent students
President Donald Trump passed an executive order on March 1 declaring English as the United States’ national language, reversing the policies of former administrations and setting a new precedent for the country.
The US shouldn’t have an official language
According to NBC News, as of April 16, government authorities have revoked the visas of international students across 32 states by citing “a seldom-used 1952 foreign policy statute to take aim at their activism” or for past charges.
Editorial: Revoking student visas violates First Amendment
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
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
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
‘They don’t make them like they used to’: TV shows from the early 2000s are better than the ones now
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
Junior Grayson Howard lays a bunt down the third base line.
Baseball ends season without playoff berth
Freshman Alvin Feng Heng Ho became the first player to qualify for the California Interscholastic Federation playoffs in Burlingame history.
Badminton thrives in postseason, caps off successful season
In his No. 3 singles match against Menlo-Atherton, junior Alex Bozinovic clinched 4-6, 6-4, 10-6.
Boys’ tennis settles the score with Menlo-Atherton, extends season to CCS
Senior defender Ella Wang pushes up the field during the first quarter of a game against Los Gatos on Tuesday, May 13.
Girls’ lacrosse ends season in CCS quarterfinals against Los Gatos
Senior midfielder Henry Bradley winds up for a shot during the third quarter of the Panthers’ CCS matchup against Archbishop Mitty.
Boys’ lacrosse’s historic season comes to an end against Archbishop Mitty
Students gather on the dance floor during Pride Prom, celebrating in an atmosphere designed to be welcoming and inclusive for all.
District celebrates Pride Prom as LGBTQ+ community faces pushback
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
Screen time management tools: helpful or harmful?
Screen time management tools: helpful or harmful?
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
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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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