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The Burlingame Topgolf structure is still undergoing construction and will not be available to the public until September 2024.
Topgolf: Coming to a city near you
The percentage of favorable responses from students to the survey question, “How fairly do students from your school treat students of different races, ethnicities, or cultures?”
Board reviews Panorama survey results from start of 2024, recognizes boys’ soccer’s championship
WASC looks for more than the basic California State standards. According to chairperson Mike Woo, “As new rules and new concerns come up through society, [WASC] look[s] is the school doing something about that. Like the biggest trend post-COVID is mental wellness. So is your school doing something to address the mental health of the students? Along with are they still doing the proper academics?”
Western Association of Schools and Colleges evaluates Burlingame for accreditation
On Tuesday, March 5, Californians cast their votes in the 2024 primary election.
Seniors reflect on voting in monumental election
Although government and economics teacher Alex Gray took economics in high school, she has never felt like the curriculum adequately prepared her to navigate the finances of daily life.
California weighs requiring financial literacy course
Dating in high school: Is it worth the risk?
Dating in high school: Is it worth the risk?
For most music producers, digital audio workstations (DAWs) are a necessity for mixing and polishing audio. Here, staff writer Bertelli is shown next to his DAW. While there is no shortage of highly capable DAWs on the market, prices for professional software typically range in the hundreds of dollars.
Exploring art through sound: Three amateur music producers pursue passion
Elizabeth Diehl, who plays Ariel Moore in Footloose, performs the dance number “Holding Out for a Hero” during a dress rehearsal.
Footloose rocks (and rolls) the stage
Yearbook: Behind the scenes
Yearbook: Behind the scenes
Students believe a four-day school week would offer more benefits than traditional five-day weeks.
Debating the merits of a four-day school week
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
Every year, thousands of competitive seniors get rejection letters like this one.
Rejection wall will celebrate redirections
Many students feel that the Bluebook practice exams are not preparing them for the digital SAT test.
New March digital SAT is far from perfect
In the past decades, pop culture has shifted from concrete universal trends to quick micro trends due to the increasing use of social media.
Is pop culture dead?
Books from ancient India to modern novels written by Indian-American authors have paved the way for more diverse cultural representation in written works.
Comic books and culture: My connection to South Asian literature
Elodie (Millie Bobby Brown) shines a light as she adventures through the cave.
Damsel is a worthy addition to your watchlist
Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen (Austin Butler) fight a battle to the death to determine whether or not Paul has the might to become emperor.
‘Dune: Part Two’ is an exquisite cinematic experience
Ben (Glen Powell) waits for help on a raft with Bea (Sydney Sweeney) after jumping off the boat to save her.
Social media overhyped “Anyone But You”
Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) tips his hat in the newest kids and family musical, “Wonka.”
After 52 years, ‘Wonka’ finds its way back on screen
More than 50 of these 24-karat gold trophies will be given out to recipients of this year’s Oscars awards.
Opinion: Predictions for this year’s Oscars and Grammys
Junior Dionisios Vorrises deals to the plate in the sixth inning of varsity baseball’s matchup against Menlo-Atherton on April 17.
Baseball continues dominant stretch with victory against Menlo Atherton for share of league lead
Junior Zach Newman flushes an iron shot to the middle of the seventh green at Half Moon Bay Golf Links during a match against Woodside High School on Thursday, April 18.
Boys’ golf beats Woodside to continue strong season
Senior Erazem Mattick celebrates a winning point during a match against Aragon High School on April 17.
Boys’ volleyball defeats top-seeded Aragon in five-set thriller
Senior Dylan Ares-Hanson dictated his match at the third singles position.
Boys’ tennis suffers heartbreaking loss on senior night
Juniors Gabby Vega and KayKay Pan get in position to receive a serve.
Badminton shows promise despite loss to Mills
Elizabeth Diehl, who plays Ariel Moore in Footloose, performs the dance number “Holding Out for a Hero” during a dress rehearsal.
Footloose rocks (and rolls) the stage
Team members carry the robot out for competition.
Iron Panthers barely fall short of world championship
Student volunteers senior Miu Onoe, senior Landon Stoubagh and freshman Karen Mikoshiba welcome the Japanese exchange students after their arrival at Burlingame.
Burlingame welcomes five exchange students from Japan
On Sunday March 3, Iron Panthers collaborated to fix their robot which broke right before quarterfinals.
Triumph and team unity: Iron Panthers shine at Silicon Valley Regional Robotics Competition
“For me personally, I want [others] to see the music program as a strong union because we can really bring out the life of our school,” Vega said. “We need music, you know? Otherwise, things would be really silent and dead.”
Music department brings lively music-making to Southern California and Disneyland tour
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Theo Au-Yeung

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter

Theo Au-Yeung is a senior at Burlingame and this is his first year in Journalism. Theo also plays baseball for Burlingame, and in his free time, he enjoys writing in his sports analytics blog and watching sports as a Seahawks, Giants, and Arsenal fan. Theo enjoys spending time with his family and dog, and traveling the world.

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The Blitz: Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer

Michelle Moshkovoy, Theo Au-Yeung, and Alex Kelly
April 16, 2024

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The Oakland A’s are the third sports team originally located in Oakland to relocate.

Local fans heartbroken as sports teams abandon Oakland

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2023

The A’s, Raiders and Warriors have always had a special place in the Oakland community and in the hearts of their loyal, devoted fans. And yet, it’s been one heartbreak after another as they have fled...

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On March 30, America’s favorite pastime returns, and we’re ready for yet another MLB season.

2023 MLB Season Preview: go bold or go home

Theo Au-Yeung and Danny Conway
March 21, 2023

On March 30, America’s favorite pastime returns, and we’re ready for yet another MLB season. As always, we’re looking forward to the emergence of new breakout players and teams, but we’re also...

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The A’s continue to be one of the lowest spenders in the league.

[Photo] 7 Bold Predictions for the 2023 Season

March 21, 2023

The A’s continue to be one of the lowest spenders in the league.

2022 Pitching rankings (ERA and FIP).

[Photo] Power Rankings: Top 10 contenders

March 21, 2023

2022 Pitching rankings (ERA and FIP).

Burlingame huddles together after the final whistle in preparation for penalty kicks, which they would ultimately lose 5-4.

Boys’ soccer exits CCS quarterfinals in dramatic penalty shootout

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2023

Boys’ varsity soccer’s season came to a heartbreaking end in the quarterfinals of the CCS (Central Coast Section) Division III tournament, falling to Los Altos High School 5-4 in penalties after...

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Sophomore winger Kylan Dean receives pass from senior winger Calvin Wagner late in the second half.

Boys’ soccer rallies to high-scoring draw against Hillsdale

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2023

Thrilling endings are becoming quite the trend for boys’ varsity soccer.  Following a dramatic last-minute win over Woodside High School on Friday, Jan. 20, Burlingame entertained yet again on Jan....

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This year, Theo Au-Yeung and Zach Shapiro set out to predict every round of the 2023 NFL playoffs. (Photos free to use under the Unsplash License)

2023 NFL Playoff predictions: Our picks for every game

Zach Shapiro and Theo Au-Yeung
January 14, 2023

Theo is an enthusiastic Seahawks fan, while Zach is a loyal 49ers fan. Here, they predict the 2023 NFL Playoffs by analyzing team structures and dynamics and figuring out the possible outcomes of each...

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Senior Striker Sean O’Grady looks for passing options after receiving a pass in boys’ soccer’s league opener on Jan. 11.

Intense thriller ends in draw for boys’ varsity soccer league opener

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2023

Boys' varsity soccer battled through heavy rain in its first PAL Bay Division matchup on Tuesday, Jan. 12, which ended in a 1-1 draw against Aragon High School. The game started off highly contested,...

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The drama, the upsets, the golazos — the 2022 World Cup was the experience of a lifetime.

Looking back at a momentous World Cup

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2023

Despite the controversies surrounding the Qatar 2022 World Cup — tragic deaths, neglect of migrant workers and homophobia — Qatar produced possibly the most entertaining World Cup tournament of all...

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Senior right back Lleyton Yang fights for possession in boys’ varsity soccer’s game on Nov. 30.

Slow start turns into a dominant performance for boys’ varsity soccer

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2022

In their Nov. 30 season opener, boys’ varsity soccer pushed through a rough start, finding their footing to win 2-0 over South San Francisco (South City) High School.  With three games already under...

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Boys’ Soccer

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
November 22, 2022

Coming off a successful season where they topped the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Bay Division with a 6-1-3 record, boys’ varsity soccer will look to return to form this season.  Even with...

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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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Two of the B’s reporters — Theo Au-Yeung and Alex Kelly — have done their best to predict the results of the group stage below.

World Cup 2022 Predictions

Theo Au-Yeung and Alex Kelly
November 22, 2022

The World Cup is always full of historic moments, shocking upsets and iconic performances. Whether it's Zinedine Zidane headbutting an opponent in the 2006 Final, Andres Iniesta’s World Cup winning goal...

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Portugal enters Group H as favorites followed by Uruguay.

[Photo] Group H – Theo

November 22, 2022

Portugal enters Group H as favorites followed by Uruguay.

Brazil enters Group G as favorites followed by Switzerland.

[Photo] Group G – Theo

November 22, 2022

Brazil enters Group G as favorites followed by Switzerland.

Belgium enters Group F as favorites followed by Croatia.

[Photo] Group F – Theo

November 22, 2022

Belgium enters Group F as favorites followed by Croatia.

Spain enters Group E as favorites followed by Germany.

[Photo] Group E – Alex

November 22, 2022

Spain enters Group E as favorites followed by Germany.

France enters Group D as favorites followed by Denmark.

[Photo] Group D – Alex

November 22, 2022

France enters Group D as favorites followed by Denmark.

Argentina enters Group C as favorites followed by a tie between Mexico and Poland.

[Photo] Group C – Alex

November 22, 2022

Argentina enters Group C as favorites followed by a tie between Mexico and Poland.

England enters Group B as favorites followed by Wales.

[Photo] Group B – Alex

November 22, 2022

England enters Group B as favorites followed by Wales.

Netherlands enters Group A as favorites followed by Senegal.

[Photo] Group A – Theo

November 22, 2022

Netherlands enters Group A as favorites followed by Senegal.

One of the most watched and anticipated sporting events has returned to the big stage as Qatar hosts the 2022 World Cup, the first to ever be held in the winter.

World Cup 2022 Preview: Contenders and Sleepers

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2022

The World Cup is back. The biggest sporting event in the world, featuring 32 all-star soccer teams from across six continents, is heading to Qatar for its 22nd edition. A European team has been the winner...

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The Seleção das Quinas have plenty of talent in their roster to make up for Ronaldo’s awful play this season.

[Photo] Portugal

November 20, 2022

The Seleção das Quinas have plenty of talent in their roster to make up for Ronaldo’s awful play this season.

La Furia Roja will enter this tournament as one of the more exciting young teams to watch.

[Photo] Spain

November 20, 2022

La Furia Roja will enter this tournament as one of the more exciting young teams to watch.

The Three Lions will look to overcome a decades worth of disappointment and show out in Qatar.

[Photo] England

November 20, 2022

The Three Lions will look to overcome a decades worth of disappointment and show out in Qatar.

The Seleção are entering the tournament as favorites and many have one of the better rosters in World Cup history.

[Photo] Brazil

November 20, 2022

The Seleção are entering the tournament as favorites and many have one of the better rosters in World Cup history.

The Albicelestes, led by Lionel Messi, will look to capitalize on their talented roster at Qatar.

[Photo] Argentina

November 20, 2022

The Albicelestes, led by Lionel Messi, will look to capitalize on their talented roster at Qatar.

Longtime gymnast Lindsey Yang announced her commitment to Brown University on Oct. 12.

The collegiate dream: playing sports beyond high school

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
November 11, 2022

For many students, sports are life — literally. From the start of elementary school to high school graduation, sports are a central part of childhoods — a positive outlet for energy and stress. Naturally,...

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Senior running back Lukas Habelt stiff arms a defender down the sideline on a run in the third quarter.

Burlingame falls to SHP in second league loss in a row

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2022

“So close, yet so far” was the name of the game for the Burlingame offense during Friday night’s matchup against Sacred Heart Preparatory (SHP), as they repeatedly pushed the ball into enemy territory,...

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New math teacher Stephanie Loi was initially attracted to the prospect of teaching English, but ultimately fell in love with math.

Stephanie Loi

Theo Au-Yeung, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2022

New geometry teacher Stephanie Loi always felt she was destined to be a teacher.  In fact, it was teaching that got Loi through a tumultuous high school experience. By the end of her junior year, she...

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