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On February 28, a student looking for a school assignment accidentally discovered a document that contained private district information.
Students obtain confidential district document, admin conducts investigation
School surveillance spark privacy concerns
School surveillance spark privacy concerns
TikTok shuts down for millions of Americans, who migrate en masse to other platforms.
Tick tock, TikTok: a ban or a bargain?
Demonstrators march to the City Hall of Daly City – one of the two rest stops – to replenish resources and gather more demonstrators to San Francisco.
Bay area residents march over 20 miles for immigration rights
SMUHSD responds to immigration crackdown as families face uncertainty
Liao worked at NASA for 33 years, working on projects like the International Space Station and the Ares 1-X launch.
Women’s History Month: Honoring Mei-Hwa Liao, former NASA engineer
Sophomore Jacob Weinberg and freshman Nathan Situ bring the robot onto the field to prepare for their next match.
Iron Panthers robotics team qualifies for World Championships at Arizona East Regional
Horan, Kelly, and Muldowney sport homecoming dresses they made themselves.
Three juniors make their own clothes by sewing, crocheting and knitting
As student-athletes, junior Mika Haggarty, sophomore Vivienne French, and senior Joss Tramel overcome an additional challenge. Each of them has to manage a medical condition by using medical devices, and specialized equipment, or adjusting their positions on the field to optimize their performance. Photo courtesy of Joss Tramel (left) and Viviene French (right)
How three athletes navigate sports with health challenges
Burlingame mock trial poses after qualifying for the semi-finals where they faced the strongest team in the region from Menlo.
Mock trial concludes successful season in semifinal competition
In 2024, Louisiana passed a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom within the state.
Editorial: Religious doctrine has no place in school
Despite facing various issues including homelessness and trailing job growth, San Francisco has proven to be resilient across history. © Frank Schulenburg / CC BY-SA 4.0
A city of resilience: SF’s fate is not sealed
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 (right) and Sabrina Carpenter (left) 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. (Left) Olivia Rodrigo with Dr Fauci 1 by TenthAvenueFreezeOut is licensed under CC0 1.0. (Right) Sabrina Carpenter for Vanity Fair, 2024 by Diplomat's Son is licensed under CC BY 3.0
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
Player 456, Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae, finds himself playing in the Squid Game once again. This time, however, he is determined to save as many players as possible and put an end to the games once and for all.
Why Squid Game season two outshines the original
Holiday train ride drives down Burlingame Avenue.
Annual Winterfest brings holiday spirit to community
Auliʻi Cravalho returns to voice all favorite Polynesian princess Moana, in the movie “Moana 2”.
‘Moana 2’ delivers a heartwarming Disney sequel despite familiar formula
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Cynthia Erivo acts as Elphaba during the thrilling end of show number Defying Gravity.
‘Wicked’ movie lives up to fanfare, leaves viewers wanting more
Junior Cole Weyer watches his drive on the seventh hole at Crystal Springs Golf Course on Monday, March 18 against Carlmont.
Boy’s golf fights through brutal weather conditions
Freshman Alvin Feng Heng Ho applies pressure on his opponents on Thursday, March 20.
Badminton overpowers Terra Nova to preserve undefeated season
Sophomore Avery Browdy leaps over a hurdle in the women's frosh-soph 100m hurdle event.
Track and field finds its footing in first league meet
Senior midfielder and team captain Henry Bradley winds up for a shot. Bradley scored three goals on March 20 against Woodside.
Boys lacrosse defeats Woodside to continue hot start
Senior pitcher Amalia Alfers pitches to the Carlmont batter in the first inning of their game on Tuesday, March 18.
Softball finds opportunity for growth in loss to Carlmont
The signature lion dance is performed during Lunar New Year to scare off demons. In Chinese culture, stroking the lion's head blesses people with extra luck and prosperity.
Students celebrate Lunar New Year through tradition, food, and family
Holiday train ride drives down Burlingame Avenue.
Annual Winterfest brings holiday spirit to community
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Around the dinner table: students share holiday recipes rooted in tradition
Burlingame is sending seven students to Sacramento to participate in the selective All-State music program from Jan. 15 to 19.
Seven students selected for All-State music program
Members of the Key Club volunteer at a Safeway event in partnership with National Broadcasting Company encouraging shoppers to donate to nourishing neighbors.
Clubs lead volunteer initiatives for holiday season, organizing food drives and giving back
The Blitz: March Madness predictions
The Blitz: March Madness predictions
The Blitz: Follow up on the Grammys
The Blitz: Follow up on the Grammys
The Blitz: Grammy predictions
The Blitz: Grammy predictions
Music Department showcases 101st annual winter concert
Music Department showcases 101st annual winter concert
The Blitz: Winter Food Review
The Blitz: Winter Food Review
February Issue Crossword
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The Burlingame B
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Senior midfielder and co-captain Miranda Sibley drives down the field, keeping possession as she looks for an opening.

Girls’ lacrosse shows improvement and defeats Sequoia in season opener

Kaylee Hwang, Social Coordinator
March 16, 2025

Even though the season has just begun, one thing is already obvious about varsity girls’ lacrosse — they’ve made big strides since last year. On Friday, March 14, the squad secured a 12-10 victory...

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Junior Alex Bozinovic hits a backhand slice in singles practice.

Spring sports previews: making their mark and proving their mettle

Paige Cornelius, Henry Gardner, Kaylee Hwang, Evelyn Du, Josie Wettan, Akira Nakamura, Iny Li, Kai Shah, Will Kriner, and Olivia Newman
March 3, 2025

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Senior captain Gigi Bottarini embraces her family after the game.

Girls lacrosse gets redemption against Woodside in final league game

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
May 2, 2024

If there’s one word to describe varsity girls’ lacrosse (5-5 Skyline Division) season, it is redemption. The Panthers started league play slow, struggling to find their footing, going 1-4 over the...

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Sophomore Lila Edmondson fights for the ball on the draw

Girls lacrosse mounts comeback to top Woodside Priory

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
April 17, 2024

Girls varsity lacrosse (2-4 West Bay Athletic League Skyline Division) pulled out a hard-fought comeback victory 21-15 against Woodside Priory on Friday, April 12, despite trailing by four in the third...

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Sophomore Haleh Ansari is chased across the field by a player from Hillsdale.

Girls lacrosse falls to Hillsdale in third league matchup

Josie Wettan, Copy Editor
March 25, 2024

After a strong league opener against Woodside Priory, girls’ varsity lacrosse (3-4 overall, 1-2 West Bay Athletic League Skyline Division) struggled to keep their momentum going in a tough 17-9 loss...

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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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Senior co-captain Mimi Cacciato leads the Panthers in goals this season, contributing seven against Priory and four against Sequoia.

Girls’ lacrosse storms (or screams) to top of WBAL

Elise Spenner, Editor-In-Chief
April 26, 2023

No one, not even head coach Phil Wang, expected Burlingame girls’ varsity lacrosse to be undefeated in the WBAL Skyline Division (10-0) with a week left in league play. Their star player, senior Elizabeth...

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Freshman Haleh Ansari, a standout addition to the girls’ varsity lacrosse team, wields off two defenders in Burlingame’s overtime victory against Sequoia High School.

Girls’ varsity lacrosse dominates at top of league standings

Elise Spenner, Editor-In-Chief
April 7, 2023

Just how much does a season opener actually matter? If you ask any player on the Burlingame girls’ varsity lacrosse team, the answer is “quite a lot.” Consider this year’s first league game...

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Girls’ Lacrosse

Elise Spenner, Editor-In-Chief
February 28, 2023

Head coach Phil Wang looks for two things in his girls’ varsity lacrosse players: athleticism and coachability.  “And I guess lacrosse experience would be the third of the three,” Wang admitted....

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Girls Varsity lacrosse crushes cross-town rival 13-2 in home opener

Mark Habelt, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2019

The BHS girls lacrosse team displayed a solid showing on Monday night in its home opener against Mercy (Burlingame), riding a wave of early scoring in both halves to destroy the Crusaders 13-2. The Panthers...

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