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The Beachcomber

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Shyamalan Puts Original Twist on Classic Thriller Conventions in ‘Split’

Alex Cala, Opinion Editor February 13, 2017

Night Shyamalan’s Split is a highly enjoyable, heart-pounding thriller with strong performances by James McAvoy and Anya Taylor-Joy and an ending that establishes the film as one of the best of the year...

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Release of ‘Culture’ Represents Migos’ Climb to the Top of the Rap Industry

Ben Connor, Staff Writer February 11, 2017

The past decade has been characterized by struggles in the rap industry over wealth, respect, talent and influence, but in 2017, Migos is leading the way in the rap game. The group out of Atlanta, Georgia...

Bialosky’s finals match put him at 35 wins this season and 127 career wins. Photo by James Flowers

Bialosky Leads Wrestling Team at CVC Tournament

James Flowers, with additional reporting by Michal Becker February 10, 2017

The Bison wrestling team had a very successful weekend at the CVC tournament at Perry on Feb. 4. The team had four placers. Senior Josh Bialosky had an amazing performance. In the championship round,...

Photo by Livia Eppell from Jan. 10 game at Orange

Boys Basketball Falls to Orange After Tough Battle

Tyler Pohlman, Staff Writer February 7, 2017

The ball was in the hands of Jayson Woodrich. The crowd was silent. With minutes remaining in the game, Woodrich released a three. Swoosh. Tie game. This was one of the many intense moments in the Beachwood...

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An Open Letter to White Jews in Beachwood

Cameron Godfrey, Staff Writer February 6, 2017

On holidays and days of remembrance, as well as in our daily thoughts and prayers, we recognize the biblical and historic plights of the Jewish people. We recall slavery in Egypt on Passover; we honor...

Beachwoods outdoor basketball courts have been transformed into a  skating rink. Photo by Prerna Mukherjee.

City Installs Ice Skating Rink

Prerna Mukherjee, Staff Writer February 2, 2017

A portable ice skating rink has been installed near the Beachwood Family Aquatic Center and is now open for public use. Beachwood’s Community Services Director Karen Carmen explained that the idea...

The Bison defeated the Orange Lions 76-67 on Jan. 10. Photos by Livia Eppell.

Bison Basketball Dominant Again This Season

Nam Nguyen, Staff Writer January 26, 2017

Although the team ended an eight-game winning streak with a tough loss to Perry on Tuesday, Bison boys basketball has been dominant this season, currently with a 12-3 record. The Perry game ended in...

At the end of the evening, Jacqueline Woodson sat at her own table signing books while audience members enjoyed cookies and drinks that had been set up outside of the auditorium. Photo by Malinda Creel.

Author Jacqueline Woodson Encourages Young People to Take Pride in Diversity

Malinda Creel, Staff Writer January 21, 2017

Author Jacqueline Woodson spoke in the BHS auditorium on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 19 at an event sponsored by The Beachwood City School District in collaboration with Laurel, Hawken and Facing History...

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Midterm Madness Intensified This Year

Alex Cala, with additional reporting by Nam Nguyen December 21, 2016

Ask almost any high school student what their least favorite parts of high school are, and chances are the list goes something like this: the ACT, cafeteria food and semester exams. “Midterms are...

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Social Media Made Matters Worse in Shaker Heights Incident

Beachcomber Staff December 15, 2016

After national media coverage, a letter from the ACLU, and a student-orchestrated blackout, on Nov. 15, the Shaker Heights administration finally decided to nullify the suspensions of students Elena Weingard...

According to the American Psychological Association, more than 90% of children from the ages of 2 to 17 play video games. Photo by Shane K. via Wikimedia Commons.

Exploring the Impacts of Video Game Use

Tyler Pohlman and Parker Gill December 15, 2016

Video games have become a staple of childhood and adolescent entertainment. According to the American Psychological Association, more than 90% of children from the ages of 2 to 17 play video games. Freshman...

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Watch Dogs 2 Offers Unique Gaming Experience in Dystopian Hacker World

Sridhar Uppalapati, Staff Writer December 14, 2016

With a unique atmosphere created by interesting and intuitive game features, Watch Dogs 2 is one of the best games I have played. Since its release on Nov. 29, I have already logged nearly five hours...

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