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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
The answers from SMUHSD staff to the survey question: “How should the Board allocate the proceeds from the sale of Crestmoor?”
Board discusses options with newly allocated funds, puts WASC action plans in motion
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 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
English is one of the most tech-heavy classes. While students still rely on physical books to read, most essays, assignments and tests are taken digitally.
Technology in schools: for better or worse?
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
Popular out-of-state schools attract students nationwide, leading to an influx of applicants.
Are out-of-state schools worth the hype?
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
Mahito (Luca Padovan) embarks on a journey full of surprises after moving from Tokyo to his aunt’s mysterious house in rural Japan.
‘The Boy and the Heron’ expands but weakens Miyazaki’s resume
Sophomore Lila Edmondson fights for the ball on the draw
Girls lacrosse mounts comeback to top Woodside Priory
Sophomore Kieran Clarke takes a deep breath as he swims butterfly in his race.
Swim overcomes Aragon in advance of PAL finals
Junior Giana Johnson swings in the varsity softball game against Aragon High School on Tuesday, April 9.
Softball drops league contest to Aragon
Senior Jake Ramirez sprints to the finish line during the boys’ varsity 800 meter race against athletes from Half Moon Bay and South San Francisco High School.
Track and field dominates in final league meet
Freshman Dylan Black searches for an open teammate during the boys’ lacrosse game against Palo Alto on Tuesday, April 9.
Boys’ lacrosse comes out slow in difficult loss to Palo Alto
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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Zachary Newman, Sports Editor

Zachary Newman is a junior and second-year journalism student. He is excited to be the B's sports editor this year and continue to improve the sports coverage in the paper. Zachary spends the majority of his time outside of school on the golf course. He also likes to play with his dog and cheer on his favorite sports teams.

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Senior Neil Girdhar stands in the batter’s box and awaits the next pitch from the Padres ace.

Varsity baseball drops first game to non-league opponent Serra

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
March 11, 2024

When varsity baseball (5-2) walked off the field after their disappointing loss to Serra High School on Friday, March 8, some players hugged their families. Some put away their gear, defeated. But most...

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Junior Donovan Ranta prepares to serve over the net during practice on Wednesday, Feb. 21.

2024 Spring Sports Preview: New players and high aspirations

Kaylee Hwang, Brinda Iyer, Josie Wettan, Joelle Huysmans, Evelyn Du, Arda Inegol, Audrey Wei, Brendan Gilmore, Zachary Newman, and Arshia Chakravartti
February 29, 2024

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Ryan Dougherty looks to pass to a teammate from the corner. The senior forward helped keep the Panthers’ season alive, dropping in 10 points against Prospect.

Boys’ basketball blows out Prospect in CCS playoffs

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
February 20, 2024

Boys’ varsity basketball (10-14) has a Central Coast Section (CCS) reputation to uphold. For the past three years, they’ve made consecutive trips to the Division III championship game, and this year’s...

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The Blitz: NFL Playoffs

The Blitz: NFL Playoffs

Zachary Newman and Henry Gardner
January 24, 2024

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Alain Kazarian defends an inbound pass in the second half against Hillsdale. The senior guard finished with 31 points and three steals.

Boys’ basketball embraces road atmosphere with dramatic victory over Hillsdale

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
January 24, 2024

It looked like it was going to be a disappointing homecoming for head coach David Lopez midway through boys’ varsity basketball’s matchup against Hillsdale High School, with the team trailing by 14...

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Head coach David Lopez watches his team play defense during the Panthers matchup against Capuchino.

New coaches bring energy, experience to winter sports

Zachary Newman, Jeannine Chiang, and Joelle Huysmans
December 22, 2023

Boys’ basketball: David Lopez Zachary Newman It may be his first year as a varsity head coach, but David Lopez has his squad ready for this season. The boys’ basketball program, led for...

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Senior Alain Kazarian drives to the basket through contact against Capuchino. The senior guard is the leading scorer for the Panthers this season, averaging nearly 15 points a game.

Boys’ basketball hits their stride, wins two games in two nights

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
December 18, 2023

Boys’ varsity basketball faced off against Capuchino High School on Wednesday, Dec. 13, narrowly defeating the Mustangs 50-45 in a back-and-forth affair. It was a close game throughout, as neither team...

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2023 Winter Sports Preview: Strong leaders and new contributors

2023 Winter Sports Preview: Strong leaders and new contributors

Henry Gardner, Joelle Huysmans, Zachary Newman, Jeannine Chiang, and Sophia Puzon
November 21, 2023

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Quarterback Luke Levitt scans the field for an open receiver. The junior passed for a touchdown and threw two interceptions against the Bearcats.

Football loses 96th Little Big Game, ends 13-year winning streak

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
November 8, 2023

If you only saw the box score, it would be hard to believe that varsity football (3-7) lost the Little Big Game on Saturday, Nov. 4, ending its 13-year win streak against San Mateo High School (6-4). But...

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Sam Felton turns upfield in the first half against Arroyo. The senior running back finished the game with 51 yards on 8 carries.

Football dominates first half to cruise past Arroyo

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
September 12, 2023

When varsity football (1-2) was on the field for its non-league matchup against Arroyo High School (1-2), it was nearly impossible to tell that they had been routed by 37 points just a week earlier or...

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2023 Fall Sports Preview: Fresh faces and ambitious expectations

2023 Fall Sports Preview: Fresh faces and ambitious expectations

Zachary Newman, Joelle Huysmans, Sophia Doss, Brinda Iyer, Jeannine Chiang, Arshia Chakravartti, Sophia Puzon, Abby Knight, and Natalie Gyde
August 29, 2023

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Senior Romer Rosales-Hasek rounds the track in the 800-meter event at CCS Finals.

Varsity track and field shines at CCS Finals

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
May 28, 2023

Varsity track and field’s season, which head coach Chris Coleman dubbed an “incredible success,” concluded at Central Coast Section (CCS) Finals on Saturday, May 20 — except for one. Junior Avah...

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Junior Ava Reichow rounds the track in the 4x400 relay at PAL Finals on May 6. Reichow set the pace for the winning Panther effort in the event.

Surprises, records and victories: Track and field impresses at thrilling PAL Finals

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
May 9, 2023

Burlingame's varsity track and field squad sent 17 athletes to Sequoia High School on Saturday, May 6 for the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Finals, where the league’s top athletes competed to qualify...

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Junior Jake Rothstein leaps during the varsity 300-meter hurdles event, finishing in second place.

Track and field shakes off rust and dominates in first meet of the season

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
March 21, 2023

Track and field’s 2023 season is off to the races after its first league meet of the year, where the team competed against athletes from Capuchino High School and El Camino High School on Friday, Mar....

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Best friends Justin Thomas (left) and Jordan Spieth (right) jokingly engage in trash talk.

For the most part, “Full Swing” is a swing and a miss

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
March 21, 2023

From interesting stories, touching moments and funny jokes to excruciatingly awkward exchanges and dramatic scenes, Netflix’s newest docuseries, “Full-Swing,” has it all.  Modeled after “Drive...

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Track and Field

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
February 28, 2023

The track and field program will look to continue building on team success from last year when it sent eight runners to the CCS trials, three of whom advanced to the CCS finals. It won’t be easy...

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Star senior starting pitcher Holden Glavin works in the bullpen during a preseason practice.

2023 Spring Sports Preview: New leaders and lofty goals

Michelle Moshkovoy, Athena Bostonmaer, Elise Spenner, Jake Rothstein, Zachary Newman, Arshia Chakravartti, Alex Kelly, Zach Shapiro, Amanda Nolan, and Will Kriner
February 28, 2023

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Freshman Haleh Ansari rises to shoot a long two-pointer in the second half of Burlingame’s league matchup against Capuchino. Ansari drained the jumper, and would go on to tally seven points.

Girls’ basketball shows resilience in their narrow loss to Capuchino

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
February 1, 2023

Girls’ varsity basketball (4-15 overall, 1-6 PAL South) competed on every single possession against Capuchino High School (3-14 overall, 3-4 PAL South) on Friday, Jan. 27. The Panthers exuded grit and...

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Sophomore Jillian Kiniris drives to the basket for a layup in the fourth quarter of Burlingame’s season league opener against Aragon. Kiniris would be fouled and make both free throws as part of her 5 points, 2 rebounds and 3 block effort.

Girls’ varsity basketball continues to find rhythm in league opening loss to Aragon

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
January 13, 2023

Girls’ varsity basketball (2-10), struggled to find the bottom of the hoop in their league opener against Aragon High School (7-7) on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The Dons hung on to win 43-31, extending Burlingame’s...

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Senior and co-captain Joy Yeo handles the ball before passing it to a teammate. With nine new varsity players this season, the team will rely on veteran leadership.

Inexperienced girls’ basketball roster fights inconsistency in tournament loss

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
December 14, 2022

Girls’ varsity basketball struggled against a skilled Woodside Priory squad at the Jim Sodden Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 10. With both schools having the same mascots, the battle of the Panthers was...

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Girls’ Basketball

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
November 22, 2022

Last year’s girls’ varsity basketball team was as good as it gets. Although Burlingame narrowly fell in overtime to Aragon in the Central Coast Section semi-finals, they achieved great success,...

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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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Yes, high school students should be allowed to trick-or-treat

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
October 29, 2022

You’ve probably heard the cliche multiple times by now: being a kid is hard. As silly as that may sound, there is some truth to it. Being a kid in a world saturated with technology and social media is,...

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Trick-or-treating is one of the staple activities that comes with Halloween, but should teens be allowed to do it?

Should high school students be allowed to trick or treat?

Zachary Newman and Lauren Gonzalez
October 29, 2022

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Senior Archer Grenier prepares to release a shot toward the goal in the first quarter.

Positive attitude fuels progress as Burlingame falls against Sequoia

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
October 13, 2022

A frustrating second quarter proved to be boys’ varsity water polo's (5-5 overall, 3-5 Peninsula Athletic League Ocean Division) undoing against Sequoia High School, spoiling the Panthers' otherwise...

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New teacher Hannah Korslund comes to Burlingame to teach chemistry, guided studies, and utilize her experience to help coach girls volleyball.

Hannah Korslund

Zachary Newman, Sports Editor
September 30, 2022

Hannah Korslund, Burlingame’s newest chemistry teacher, is looking to begin the next chapter of her young career by pursuing her passion for science and education. “I wanted to combine my love for...

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