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The Beachcomber

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The Beachcomber

Captain Haleigh McPhillips reaches for the ball. Photo by Miranda Luxenburg

Lady Bison Lacrosse Wins Season Opener, Ends Losing Streak

Nicole Breger, Staff Writer March 23, 2019

The Lady Bison lacrosse team opened their season on Tuesday, March 19 with an 8-1 win against West Geauga. The victory was especially sweet, as it was the first game the team has won in several years. Senior...

City Barbeque on Chagrin Boulevard catches the eye of southern Midwest native.

City Barbeque is Legit

Anna Ward, Staff Writer March 23, 2019

I’m a tough judge of barbeque. As a native of southern Midwest cities such as Omaha and Kansas City, where barbecue is viewed as a badge of civic pride, I’ve had my fair share of some of the best barbecue...

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Tardies Doubled From Last School Year

Brooklyn Hollimon, Staff Writer March 22, 2019

Based on data provided by the attendance office, there has been a significant increase in the number of tardies this school year. During the 1st semester of the 2017-2018 school year, a total of 229...

LChaim!

L’Chaim!

Abigail Adams, Staff Writer March 18, 2019

The drama club performed Fiddler on the Roof  on March 15-16. The show was directed by Pat Haynish and Rob Sapp. The classic musical tells the story of Anatevka, a 19th-century Jewish community...

Science Olympiad Prepares for States

Science Olympiad Prepares for States

Bridgitte Feldman, Staff Writer March 17, 2019

The Science Olympiad team will compete at the state tournament on Apr. 27. Seniors Julia Woomer and Jing Jing Shen are co-captains this year, along with junior Stephanie Yen. Middle school math teacher...

Show Choir rehearsing for their upcoming performance.

Show Choir Finds the Harmony

Vivian Li, Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2019

The BHS Solid Gold show choir is planning to perform at this year’s White & Gold talent show on April 13. In addition to individual performances from each member, the group plans to sing “Somebody...

BHS MUN showing off some awards. Photo courtesy of Jared Zullig

Model UN Wins Best Large Delegation at Winter and Spring Conferences

Prerna Mukherjee, Managing Editor March 14, 2019

The BHS Model United Nations (MUN) delegation competed at a conference on Mar. 6-7 at Case Western Reserve University. The conference was hosted by the Cleveland Council of World Affairs (CCWA). Beachwood...

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How to Help When Kids Get Sick

Orly Einhorn, Opinion Editor March 12, 2019

I recently missed about two weeks of school in a three week period. I had been out of town at a conference, got sick, unfortunately lost my great grandfather and then got sick again, each event leading...

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Metro Exodus Review

Joey Lewis, Arts & Life Editor March 11, 2019

I’m standing amidst a jumble of abandoned cars on a crumbling highway. Most of the surrounding skyscrapers, fallen into severe disrepair, no longer kiss the heavens as they once did. At my feet is...

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Dazzling Landscapes, Weak Story

Michael Karpov, Staff Writer March 5, 2019

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World is the third installment in a series of animated adventure films set in a fantastical viking world where dragons are a part of daily life. The first two films,...

Highlights From Family Fun Night

Highlights From Family Fun Night

Photos by Emily May January 31, 2019

The Beachwood Federation of Teachers and Beachwood Boosters jointly sponsored Family Fun Night on Jan. 25 prior to the Chagrin game. It was a great night for Bison families, and the boys won 51-49.

A hallway runs underneath the cafeteria with a room to the right that used to be the woodshop. To the left are shelves piled high with custodial products and boxes of supplies. Photo by Nicole Breger

Above & Below the School

Joe Spero and Nicole Breger January 26, 2019
Two Beachcomber reporters get a tour of secret spots in the school
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