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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

This year, Beachwood High School students can sleep 35 minutes later.

Students and Staff Respond to New Schedule

Tyler Pohlman, News Editor October 3, 2018

Administrators introduced a new bell schedule this school year. The most notable differences are the 7:35 a.m. start time, 2:55 p.m. end time, midday academy periods and Thursday morning study hall. Principal...

Freshman Greg Perryman running at the Hawken Invitational. Photo by Elizabeth Metz

Records Smashed

Elizabeth Metz, Staff Writer October 2, 2018
The majority of Bison runners broke personal records on Saturday
Beachwoods SAY Counselor Mallory Molls spoke at the assembly on the first day of school.  Molls has recently accepted a job out of state. Beachwood is seeking a new SAY Counselor.

Want to Improve Students’ Mental Health? Start by Giving Us a Voice

Orly Einhorn, Opinion Editor October 1, 2018

According to the World Health Organization, 800,000 people die due to suicide each year, and in the past year two Beachwood students were included in that number, so it makes sense that the school has...

John David Washington stars as Ron Stallworth, an African American cop who leads an investigation into the Colorado Springs chapter of the KKK. Image source: focusfeatures.com/blackkklansman

BlacKkKlansman Delivers Gripping Storytelling and Compelling Cinematography

Joey Lewis, Arts & Life Editor September 28, 2018

BlacKkKlansman is a film based on a true story. In the late 1970s, rookie cop Ron Stallworth (John David Washington), who is African American, joins the Colorado Springs Police Department and leads an...

Nate Burke pictured on Aug. 30 playing against Benedictine at the Flowers Mill Golf Course. Photo by Matthew Hardy

Burke and Schnee Advance to Districts

Matthew Hardy, Staff Writer September 26, 2018

Senior golfers Nate Burke and Drew Schnee competed at Sectionals at Forest Hills Golf Course in Elyria on Tuesday. Both golfers won by one stroke, qualifying them to advance to Districts. The team’s...

Photo by Leah Backo / Rescue Village

Students Run Wet Nose 5k in Memory of Abby Bendis

Tal Rothberg, Staff Writer September 25, 2018

Many Beachwood students participated in the 3rd annual Wet Nose 5K on Aug. 5. The race was a fundraiser for Geauga Humane Society Rescue Village, an organization that finds homes for and provides support...

BoJack Horseman offers what no other animated show can: a comedy that evokes questions about what we consider normal. Image source: Netflix.com

Bojack Horseman Offers Edgy Humor and Surprising Social Commentary

Tyler Pohlman, News Editor September 24, 2018

Bojack Horseman follows the episodic mishaps of BoJack Horseman and friends Diane Nguyen, Princess Carolyn, Todd Chavez and Mr. Peanutbutter on their wacky adventures in a fictionalized version of Hollywood. BoJack...

Beachwoods SAY Counselor Mallory Molls spoke at the assembly on the first day of school.  Molls has recently accepted a job out of state. Beachwood is seeking a new SAY Counselor.

District Addresses Student Mental Health Needs

Zilin Zhang, Staff Writer September 21, 2018

Beginning this year, district administrators plan to establish a mental health initiative to raise awareness in the community about the mental health needs of students. Adolescence is a challenging...

Junior Dawann Grey after the Bison improved their record to 4-0.

4-0 Feels Good

Friday's 10-7 victory against West Geauga brings the Bison to 4-0 for the first time since 2009. This weekend they face Perry at home for what may be the toughest game yet.   Photos...

I spent a good portion of the first year meeting with students and staff, asking a lot of questions… to inform me of the goings-on in and out of the classroom. Srithai said. Photo by Emily May

Making Connections

Jacob Borison, Staff Writer September 16, 2018

Staff writer Jacob Borison asks Principal Tony Srithai to reflect on his first year as principal. Borison: What was your proudest moment during your first year as BHS principal? Srithai: I’d have...

Photo from bcomber archives by Bradford Douglas

Campus is Closed

Vivian Li, Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2018

Beginning this fall, BHS students no longer have the privilege of an open campus. In previous years, open campus allowed upperclassmen to leave the building during their lunch or free periods. Free...

Photo by Josh Goetz

Dear Freshmen,

Bridgitte Feldman, Staff Writer September 13, 2018

Below you’ll find guidance from myself and other sophomores who contributed their advice in a survey sent out a few weeks ago. It hasn’t been long since we were freshman, and no one really told us...

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