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With artificial intelligence (AI) on the rise, the San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees discussed the role of Artificial Intelligence in classrooms,
Board reviews evolution of AI in recent years, considers policy changes
Several large buildings located east of Taiwan in Hualien City were struck down by the April 3 earthquake.
Deadliest earthquake in a quarter-century rattles Taiwanese citizens
Due to gym construction, many AP exams were hosted in the Burlingame Recreation Center this year.
Community Center hosts AP exams for first time, AP US History exam gets delayed
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
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: celebrating resiliency and activism
The Alcove Mental Health Center opened on January 22 to foster support among youth.
Allcove Mental Health Center uplift youth voices
Team members meet to design and build their robots.
Juniors see success with new combat robotics club
Mardakhaev performs skateboarding tricks at the Millbrae Skate Park.
Breaking the stereotype: Skateboarding builds community and shapes identities
British security minister Tom Tugendhat marches with citizens during a British march against anti-semitism.
A familiar story: Anti-Semitism is on the rise again
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
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
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
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”
Senior Clayton Lau hits an iron shot out of the rough on the 4th hole at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch on May 14.
Boys’ golf makes history at CCS
Sophomore Fabian Falconett (left) and junior C. J. Reed (right) block an attack from Soquel High School during their first match in the Central Coast Section (CCS) tournament.
Boys’ volleyball closes out successful season in second-ever CCS appearance
Junior Henry Bradley brings the ball down the field during the boys’ lacrosse game against Carlmont on Thursday, May 2.
Boys’ lacrosse suffers heartbreaking defeat to Carlmont on senior night
(Left to right:) Senior Clara Zhong, junior Ashley Zeng, head coach Sal Banquiles, sophomore Brandon Mark, freshman Brandon Lin and senior Captain Jayden Ma pose for a photo after qualifying for CCS and placing in the top four at PALs.
Badminton achieves season goal, qualifying for CCS
Senior Lily Grenier hit two hits in their match against Sequoia on Apr. 30.
Softball brings home victory on senior night
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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Sophomore Fabian Falconett (left) and junior C. J. Reed (right) block an attack from Soquel High School during their first match in the Central Coast Section (CCS) tournament.

Boys’ volleyball closes out successful season in second-ever CCS appearance

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor
May 13, 2024

On Tuesday May 7, the boys’ volleyball closed out the season with a loss against Monte Vista High School in the quarterfinals of the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs, with the Matadors going on to...

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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

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor
April 23, 2024

Boys’ volleyball (19-8 overall, 3-3 Peninsula Athletic League Bay) took down first place Aragon High School in a dramatic fifth set tiebreaker on Wednesday, April 17.  “They played spectacularly,...

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Junior Lucas Stuart awaits the whistle to serve during a match against Mills High School on March 15.

Boys’ volleyball dominates Mills in league opener

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor
March 22, 2024

Varsity boys’ volleyball (6-1) opened league play with a resounding victory in three swift sets (25-15, 25-13, 25-14) against Mills High School on Friday, March 15, setting the tone for their division...

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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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Junior Erazem Mattick celebrates a successful attack during a game against Aragon High School on Friday, April 21.

Varsity boys’ volleyball “sets” its sights on the future

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor
April 27, 2023

April 21 marked boys’ varsity volleyball’s (15-14 record) final home game for the season, as the Panthers fell to Aragon High School in a back-and-forth five-set battle. Despite the loss, Burlingame...

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Sophomore Reiter Madden and junior Aidan Kelley prepare to receive a serve during a match against Carlmont High School on Wednesday, April 5.

Boys’ varsity volleyball falls short of comeback to Carlmont

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor
April 9, 2023

On Wednesday, April 5, boys’ varsity volleyball (11-10 overall, 1-4 PAL Bay) fell to Carlmont High School in a dramatic match featuring many contentious rallies and momentum shifts. A powerful defensive...

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Boys’ Volleyball

Arshia Chakravartti, Copy Editor
February 28, 2023

With varsity lineups finalized and a month of practice under their belt, the boys’ volleyball team has begun preparations for the league season, which will begin in mid-March.  And despite losing...

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Boys Volleyball

Boys Volleyball

David Mehran, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2019

For the first time in the history of Burlingame, boys volleyball is being offered as an official sport. While neighboring schools such as Hillsdale are entering the third year of having a boys volleyball...

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