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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
All the participants of the event pose for a picture up on the stage.
Burlingame Environmental Club partners with CEC, Nueva to host local film festival
Public and private schools generally differ in terms of academic rigor, social dynamics and economics, but whether one is better or worse depends largely on the student.
Public vs. private school: A measured analysis
Having multiple tests on one day has been causing more stress among students.
Tests on Mondays: a benefit or a headache?
From left to right Bay Quest students Sam Morris, Matthew Frankel, Noah Curiel Miranda, Adrien Bernabe, Lemuel Ceralde pose for a picture while getting ready for work inside of the CSM Dining Center.
Bay Quest: Unique opportunities for Bay University students
National Stress Awareness Month: Spotlighting academic pressure and coping mechanisms
National Stress Awareness Month: Spotlighting academic pressure and coping mechanisms
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
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?
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”
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
Seniors Jake Ramirez and Zachery Zloblinsky keep up their speed against tough competition in the boys’ 800-meter race.
Despite difficult conditions, athletes excel at PAL Finals
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 Oliver Canniffe prepares to pass the ball to an open teammate in an attempt to create a scoring opportunity against Capuchino High School on Monday, Oct. 23.

Boys’ water polo falls to Hillsdale in close CCS qualifying match

Jeannine Chiang, Web Editor
October 26, 2023

“Almost” is the most heartbreaking word in the English language, yet the only proper term to express boys’ water polo’s final game against Hillsdale High School on Wednesday, Oct. 25. There was...

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Sophomore Adrian Gong looks around the pool for a teammate to pass to during the Half Moon Bay game on Thursday, Oct. 12.

Boys’ water polo continues dominant season with victory over Half Moon Bay

Josie Wettan, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2023

Varsity boys’ water polo (7-1 Peninsula Athletic League Ocean Division) has been racking up wins all season long. The squad’s matchup against Half Moon Bay High School on Thursday, Oct. 12 was no exception,...

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