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Diversity and Racial Tension are Factors in College Decisions For BHS Seniors

Clarissa Djohari, News Editor December 14, 2015

Media attention this fall has focused on college campus conflicts not seen in many years. Racially offensive comments from some students have been denounced by protests from others. In some cases, administrators...

The Chipotle at Legacy Village is a favorite lunch spot for BHS students. Photo by Sydney Eisenberg.

Students React to Chipotle E. coli Scare

Sydney Eisenberg, Editor-at-Large December 14, 2015

Three Chipotle Mexican Grill locations in Ohio were linked to a recent E. coli outbreak, including the Legacy Village location, which is frequented by Beachwood students. Freshman Johnny Marks has changed...

Next Years Semester Exams Scheduled For December

Next Year’s Semester Exams Scheduled For December

Phil Schnee, Sports Editor December 8, 2015

Just a few short weeks after receiving their holiday presents, BHS students are accustomed to returning from winter break to receive another gift: semester exams. Principal Dr. Ed Klein considered holding...

Inspire club members prepare a banner for English teacher Casey Matthews, who was selected as Novembers teacher of the month. Photo by Clarissa Djohari.

Inspire Club Empowers Young Women

Clarissa Djohari, News Editor November 23, 2015

A group of girls meet in the guidance office each Monday afternoon with counselor Ashley Saferight with one purpose: to inspire. Inspire club aims to promote feminism and help girls throughout their...

Bernie Sanders spoke at the Wolstein Center on Nov. 16. Photo by Sydney Eisenberg.

Sanders Appeals to Young Voters at CSU Rally

Sydney Eisenberg, Editor-at-Large November 17, 2015

Last night, thousands gathered at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center to “Feel the Bern.” The crowd at the Bernie Sanders rally was enthusiastic; cheers and applause followed every single...

Two students enjoying the giant swing at Camp Asbury in Hiram. Photo by Sydney Eisenberg.

Leadership Conference Inspires Again

Sydney Eisenberg, Editor-at-large November 10, 2015

Ninety students filled the community room this past weekend for Beachwood High School’s 15th annual Student Leadership Conference. Planned by student leaders, the two-and-a-half-day conference is...

After the preschool moves to Bryden, Hardis and Walsh see the Fairmount building as a space to be shared with the community.

Three Candidates Vie For Two Open School Board Seats in Next Week’s Election

Dalia Zullig, Online Editor-In-Chief October 25, 2015

On Nov. 3, Beachwood voters will select from three candidates for two open seats on the Beachwood Board of Education. Dawann Gray is looking to win a seat, while incumbents Joshua Mintz and Steve Rosen...

Among other projects,  African American literature students are making a video about the term Uncle Tom with the help of broadcast teacher Kevin Houchins. Photo courtesy of Casey Matthews.

New Class Connects Past and Present of African American Experience

Sydney Eisenberg, Staff Writer October 22, 2015

On an October afternoon, students walked into English teacher Casey Matthews’ classroom, showing more eagerness to learn than is typical for high school students. “I decided to take the class because...

Photo by Clarissa Djohari.

Construction Commences on BHS Auditorium

Clarissa Djohari, News Editor October 20, 2015

During the Sept. 15 Beachwood Board of Education meeting, $3.5 million worth of construction contracts were awarded, granting official approval for the auditorium renovation to begin. “Finally, you...

Photo from Beachcomber archives by Bradford Douglas.

District Teams With Police Department For Enhanced School Security

Grant Gravagna, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2015

Administrators are satisfied with the roll out of the district’s new security program, Superintendent Bob Hardis said in a recent interview. The plan, which puts a police officer in the halls of every...

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BHS Remains High in National Rankings, But Drops From Previous School Year

Jinle Zhu, Features Editor October 7, 2015

This year, BHS was ranked among the top high schools in the nation (#230) in Newsweek’s rankings of 26,000 high schools across the United States; however, BHS also dropped from last year’s #175. According...

In 2013 and 2014, the activities fair was held during open house. Photo from Beachcomber archives.

Student Clubs Scramble for New Recruits

Clarissa Djohari, News Editor October 1, 2015

Before the first model UN meeting, senior Pauline Keselman took a proactive approach to recruitment. “I went around to the lunch tables and talked to the freshmen and asked them to tell their friends,”...

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