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New technology policies ordain that students only use school-issued Chromebooks and give up their phones during class time.
Personal devices banned in class
Engaging Youth Voters
Engaging Youth Voters
Caltrain Public Information Officer Dan Lieberman emphasizes the variety of features in the Caltrain that are catered to the public’s needs.
Caltrain electrification project brings efficiency and clean energy into play
English department drops 4-point scale
English department drops 4-point scale
Cheng applies the final touches to the mural’s details on Saturday, Sept. 7.
New mural celebrates diversity, amplifies student voice
Ignite2Unite speaker Freddie Silvera transitions students to the next activity during BDTW.
Breaking Down the Walls returns
Students face added pressure in the SAT testing process, due to a shortage of nearby testing centers.
Limited SAT Test Spaces Adds Stress
Senior Hannah Wen and Karshan discuss her flash fiction piece, the first writing assignment of the semester. Karshan holds meetings with each student to debrief their pieces.
Karshan introduces creative writing elective
Bay Academy senior Hailey Han and leadership student and senior Mayu Simpson make posters together for the first flag football game on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Bay Academy expands program
Originally residing in the Bay Area, Gillian Rodgers returns to her hometown to work as an athletic trainer.
Meet athletic trainer Rodgers
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”
Junior Aria Sherwood lines up to take the penalty shot against the Sequoia goalie and scores.
Girls’ water polo sees progress in narrow loss to Sequoia
Senior Jillian Kiniris returns the ball during girls’ volleyball’s tight victory against Menlo Atherton on Tuesday, Sept. 24th.
Girls’ volleyball beats Menlo-Atherton to take outright control of PAL Bay
Senior Gigi Sullivan tees off on the eighth hole at Mariners’ Point Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Girls’ golf falls to Sequoia in narrow defeat
Sophomore Shea Mulready prepares to serve a ball during the season opener on Tuesday, Sept. 10 against Menlo-Atherton High School.
Burlingame defeats Menlo-Atherton in thrilling season opener
Junior Adrian Gong prepares for a shot against Aragon.
Boys’ water polo defeats Aragon for second league victory
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
A look into girls' lacrosse
A look into girls’ lacrosse
The Blitz: The Tortured Poets Department album review
The Blitz: The Tortured Poets Department album review
Yearbook: Behind the scenes
Yearbook: Behind the scenes
The Blitz: Resurgence of old music
The Blitz: Resurgence of old music
Edwards: Building the ceramics community
Edwards: Building the ceramics community
The Student News Site of Burlingame High School

The Burlingame B
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The Burlingame B
The Iron Panthers reached the semifinals at the Central Valley Regional robotics competition.

Iron Panthers push through obstacles to semifinal finish in Central Valley robotics competition

Brinda Iyer, Copy Editor
March 22, 2023

On Thursday, March 9, the Iron Panthers attended the Central Valley Regional (CVR) robotics competition for the first time since 2019, competing against many top-tier teams and reaching the semifinals. “[2019]...

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The Iron Panthers competed in the MadTown Throwdown robotics competition in Madera, CA last weekend.

Iron Panthers miss the semifinals by a millimeter at the MadTown Throwdown

Brinda Iyer, Copy Editor
November 16, 2022

On Nov. 12 and 13, the Iron Panthers finished in the quarterfinals of this year’s MadTown Throwdown robotics competition, ending the off-season on a high note. Although the team only won three of...

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Drive team member Jason Zhai prepares the Iron Panthers' robot at the CalGames off-season competition.

Iron Panthers barely miss the basket at CalGames

Brinda Iyer, Copy Editor
October 13, 2022

The Iron Panthers gave their all at this year’s CalGames off-season competition, making it to the final eight among 36 teams competing from across the state. The team practiced and prepared on Friday,...

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Students in the engineering subteam eagerly learn about the process of building a physical robot at a meeting on Sept. 12.

Student-built, student-run: A glimpse of the robotics team

Brinda Iyer, Copy Editor
September 19, 2022

Year after year, as students graduate and move on, the robotics team turns to experienced members to step up: teaching new members, managing the various subteams and calling the shots. The upcoming season...

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