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On Nov. 5, residents in districts 2 and 4 will choose from two out of the six candidates to be on Burlingame's city council.
Seven candidates vie for Burlingame city council seats in 2024 election
Sophomore Ella Berger poses with her cabin taking a photo with her digital camera.
Volunteers find leadership and lifelong lessons in outdoor education
Freshman Scarlet Ko shares study methods for the upcoming spring ELPAC test in her ELD 3 class.
Schools grapple with supporting multilingual students amid integration challenges
Due to county reccomendations after 2018, Burlingame no longer conducts Lockdown/Barricade drills for students or staff.
‘Never truly prepared’
New technology policies ordain that students only use school-issued Chromebooks and give up their phones during class time.
Personal devices banned in class
The cafeteria prepares meals from scratch to feed over 1,000 students. Preparation for lunch service begins three hours before school starts.
Cafeteria shifts to scratch-made meals, balancing nutrition, budget challenges
Sophomore Ella Berger poses with her cabin taking a photo with her digital camera.
Volunteers find leadership and lifelong lessons in outdoor education
Adapted physical education (P.E.) specialist Jeff Torres and physical therapist Angel Hsieh support Bay University student Ryan Chew during his weekly pool exercise, helping him move more freely in the water.
Weightless: For Bay University student Ryan Chew, the pool is liberation from cerebral palsy’s limits
Freshman Ilsa Carlson playing in a match against Menlo Atherton High School on Tuesday, Sept. 4.
Making their way: freshmen tackle varsity volleyball
Vences’ cousins dress in Calavera makeup for a festival.
Día de los Muertos: a time for commemoration, celebration, and reconnection
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 (left) and Sabrina Carpenter (right) 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.
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
Transform everyday essentials into creative Halloween costumes
Transform everyday essentials into creative Halloween costumes
Pick of the Litter is a secondhand store on the edge of Broadway that donates 100% of its proceeds to the Hope program at the Peninsula Humane Society.
10 hidden gems in Burlingame: Uncovering lesser-known local treasures
Tashi Duncan (Zendaya) begins to develop feelings for both Art Donaldson (Mike Faist) and Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor).
Challengers: The twisting love triangle displays a cinematic masterpiece
Matt Fitzpatrick (right) hits a chip around the green as his brother Alex (left) looks on at the Open Championship last July. One of the season’s best episodes featured the two brothers as Alex worked to get out of Matt’s shadow and become a successful player in his own right.
“Full Swing” hits its stride in improved second season
Elodie (Millie Bobby Brown) shines a light as she adventures through the cave.
Damsel is a worthy addition to your watchlist
Girls varsity kicks off their race with junior Stella Newman leading the pack.
Cross country prepares for PAL championships as Newman claims first career win
Burlingame Varsity Football: The Road to the 'Paw'
Burlingame Varsity Football: The Road to the ‘Paw’
The Panthers dominated on offense versus Aragon, scoring three rushing touchdowns.
Football rolls past Aragon on senior night to clinch CCS playoff berth
Freshman Ilsa Carlson playing in a match against Menlo Atherton High School on Tuesday, Sept. 4.
Making their way: freshmen tackle varsity volleyball
Post-game, junior teammates gathered around the senior players each sharing special memories or words of encouragement towards the graduating players in an emotional tribute.
Girls’ water polo defeats Mills on senior night, concludes successful season
Sophomore Ella Berger poses with her cabin taking a photo with her digital camera.
Volunteers find leadership and lifelong lessons in outdoor education
Adapted physical education (P.E.) specialist Jeff Torres and physical therapist Angel Hsieh support Bay University student Ryan Chew during his weekly pool exercise, helping him move more freely in the water.
Weightless: For Bay University student Ryan Chew, the pool is liberation from cerebral palsy’s limits
Transform everyday essentials into creative Halloween costumes
Transform everyday essentials into creative Halloween costumes
Vences’ cousins dress in Calavera makeup for a festival.
Día de los Muertos: a time for commemoration, celebration, and reconnection
Italian exchange students with their host students at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Friday, Sept. 27.
Italian exchange students return to Burlingame
Burlingame Varsity Football: The Road to the 'Paw'
Burlingame Varsity Football: The Road to the ‘Paw’
A look into girls' lacrosse
A look into girls’ lacrosse
The Blitz: The Tortured Poets Department album review
The Blitz: The Tortured Poets Department album review
Yearbook: Behind the scenes
Yearbook: Behind the scenes
The Blitz: Resurgence of old music
The Blitz: Resurgence of old music
October Issue Crossword
October Issue Crossword
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The Burlingame B
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Tyler Idema

Tyler Idema, Senior Reporter

Tyler Idema is currently a junior at Burlingame High school, and he is in his second year of journalism. He has earned the position Sports Editor, and hopes to have a bigger presence in the Burlingame B. Tyler wants to work as a reporter/writer for ESPN in the future because he loves to write. Outside the classroom, he enjoys playing soccer, hanging with friends, and watching Michigan football on Saturdays.

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Mollie Stones, like many other grocery stores, is taking measures to ensure customer safety as they stay open.

Grocery Stores Revamp as a Result of Covid-19

Tyler Idema, Senior Reporter
May 8, 2020

A virus has hit grocery stores around the world, including those in Burlingame: long lines. As a result of COVID-19, grocery stores in Burlingame have seen a drastic increase in customers and the introduction...

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Mason Rossi challenges a defender in a matchup against Carlmont.

Water polo shows promise for next season

Tyler Idema, Senior Reporter
November 19, 2019

After going 2-1 under interim head coach Jonathan Dhyne, the Panthers slowed down in the latter half of the season, losing their final two games to Woodside and Menlo-Atherton. With an overall record of...

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XXX Chicken is a new hotspot after it replaced Cherimoya last month.

Triple X Chicken is the spicy new hole-in-the-wall

Tyler Idema, Senior Reporter
April 30, 2019

XXX Chicken is a new hotspot after it replaced Cherimoya last month.

Mcgovern gears up for a drive at the beginning of a match.

McGovern guns for PAL Player of the Year

Tyler Idema, Senior Reporter
May 1, 2019

Sophomore Wyatt McGovern has been playing golf his whole life and is one of the most promising young players on the Burlingame golf team. He was introduced to the game when he was just 1 year old. Since...

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Underclassmen show promise for Boys Golf

Tyler Idema, Senior Reporter
March 26, 2019

Headed by sophomore Wyatt McGovern and junior Jake Del Rosso, the boys golf team has had a compelling start to their season. They are currently 2-1, with their two wins coming off of Carlmont and Hillsdale...

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Ordubadi makes headlines after his ASB President 'candidacy' in March.

Araz the true ASB president

Tyler Idema, Senior Reporter
March 25, 2019

An unlikely candidate sprung up in the midst of the ASB president elections when voting started on Feb. 13. Although he had not asked for it, junior Araz Ordubadi was “nominated” by his classmates...

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Burlingame represents in wrestling CCS

Burlingame represents in wrestling CCS

Tyler Idema, Senior Reporter
March 6, 2019

After an impressive showing at Central Coast Section (CCS), team captain Kyle Botelho, a junior, advanced to the state tournament on Friday, Feb. 22. Many other Burlingame wrestlers competed in the tournament,...

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Five Guys adds shakes

Tyler Idema, Senior Reporter
October 27, 2017

In early October, a source closely connected to the Five Guys Burgers and Fries Burlingame location reported that Five Guys will be adding milkshakes to menu in the coming months.Other Five Guys restaurants around the United States have already added milkshakes, and Burlingame is going to be the next in line to add them later this fall.

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