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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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The Mock Trial team gathers at the San Mateo County Courthouse in Redwood City for its official competitions.

Despite loss to Menlo, Mock Trial ends season with a positive outlook

Ana Lunaparra, Staff Reporter
March 16, 2023

The mock trial team ended its season in a competition against Menlo School on Thursday, Feb. 9, after three weeks of official county-wide competitions and months of intense preparation.  This year’s...

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Cascade Climate Action club cleans up trash at Coyote Point on Oct. 23.

Cascade club offers small steps — with a big impact — to combat climate action

Lizzy Wan, Diversity Coordinator
February 21, 2023

Although 7 months old, the Cascade Climate Action club has already picked up nearly 100 pounds of trash in three cleanups at Coyote Point, Marina Lagoon and BHS.  The club was started by juniors Stella...

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The Mock Trial team gathers at the San Mateo County Courthouse in Redwood City for their first official competition of the season.

Mock Trial enters competition season with strong and confident start

Ana Lunaparra, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2023

After months of preparation, the Mock Trial team competed in its first official competition on Thursday, Jan. 26, held in-person at the San Mateo County Courthouse in Redwood City for the first time in...

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Crocheting, knitting and other crafts can offer a wide range of benefits. It serves as an outlet for creativity, and a method of relaxing from a period of work or tension.

The Sit n’ Stitch club, an artisanal haven

Sophia Puzon, Senior Reporter
January 13, 2023

The Sit n’ Stitch club is a refuge for students with a knack for crafts and needlework. Led by co-founders junior Stella Wettan and sophomore Tova Ruben, the club serves as a space where students can...

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Sophomore Mattea Park prepares spicy candy to sell at one of the clubs fundraisers.

Project ECHO club raises over $1000 to fund business competition

Daria Burnosova, Senior Reporter
January 10, 2023

The Burlingame chapter of Project ECHO, short for Entrepreneurial Concepts Hands On, was founded by Carine Suherman in the fall of 2021. The club, a small group of just 10 students, intends to teach entrepreneurial...

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Model U.N. club members attended a meeting in history teacher Jim Chin’s room following the Stanford conference. Students debriefed on their performances and discussed the possibility of attending future conferences in Berkeley and San Francisco.

Model U.N. reflects on Stanford conference and prepares for upcoming activities

Ana Lunaparra, Staff Reporter
December 22, 2022

When members of the Model U.N. club entered their first committee room at Stanford University on Nov. 11, they met 20 to 30 students from around the country to debate global policies, events and international...

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Club president Pierce Schuman poses for a photo in the Burlingame cafeteria on October 19, 2022.

Common Cents club president Pierce Schuman on his motivations, future plans for his club

Will Kriner, Senior Reporter
December 7, 2022

Investing – it’s something that’s becoming increasingly popular in recent years, especially among young adults. In fact, about $500 billion has been invested worldwide over the last 5 months. At...

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Members from last year’s Red Cross club ran a fundraising stand on Burlingame Avenue.

The Red Cross club is back and better than ever

Athena Bostonmaer, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2022

This year, the Red Cross club, led by Erika Jiang, plans to run regular fundraising events to support the American Red Cross’s various emergency relief efforts. Most recently, the club hosted a fundraiser...

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GSA members Violet Hansma, Ayden West and Sawyer Fair celebrated National Coming Out Day on the stage in the main quad with other club participants. Many members of the community wore rainbow ribbons and pride flags to support and celebrate the school’s LGBTQ presence.

GSA Club brings National Coming Out Day to Burlingame

Sophia Puzon, Senior Reporter
October 18, 2022

On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) club hosted a campaign table at lunch to mark and celebrate the nationally-recognized Coming Out Day on campus. The club’s cabinet members...

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Mock Trial club auditions took place on Tuesday, Sept. 27 in Jim Chin’s classroom. Club officers senior Eva Chen and senior Erika Jiang attentively watched and took notes on each student audition as they began to assemble this years roster.

Mock Trial club prepares courtroom team for upcoming season

Danny Conway, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2022

A piping-hot pot of green tea greeted Mock Trial club members as they walked into advisor Jim Chin’s classroom for auditions on Tuesday, Sept. 27. While only a few of the auditioners indulged in the...

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A pride flag hangs up in Ms. Murphys classroom. She, along with other BHS teachers has hung up pride flags to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community and to encourage a safe space where students can feel comfortable about their identity.

Gender and Sexuality Alliance welcomes all

Sophia Puzon, Senior Reporter
October 7, 2022

The Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) club serves as a safe space for LGBTQ+ and allied students to speak about issues that impact LGBTQ+ youth in their schools and communities. At Burlingame, the GSA...

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Maybe about editor-in-chief Audrey Limb’s hopes and goals for the club as well as potential stuff about the next issue.

New year, new leadership: Catcher Zine paints a future of inclusivity

Sophia Puzon, Senior Reporter
September 26, 2022

Since its founding in 2020, the Catcher Zine club has served as an outlet for students to showcase their passion for art and literature. Senior Audrey Limb, the club’s new editor-in-chief, hopes to support...

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