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The Beachcomber

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The Beachcomber

Ohio’s school funding formula has been ruled unconstitutional by the Ohio Supreme Court, but the state legislature has never addressed the problem.  Image by Livi Eppell.

Inequitable School Funding a Persistent Problem in Ohio

Alex Cala, Opinion Editor December 14, 2016

School funding is something that doesn’t receive nearly as much attention as it should. However, for some students, it can be the difference between having a full-time school nurse or a music class,...

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Childish Gambino Echoes Smooth Sounds of the Seventies

Jared Zullig, Editor-at-Large December 13, 2016

Childish Gambino’s new album Awaken, My Love!, (his first in nearly three years) which came out on Dec. 2, is a return to musical styles of the past. Many songs in the collection use sound effects...

The courtyard outside Watts Hall where the Nov. 28 attack occurred. Image source: AddisWang via Wikimedia Commons.

BHS Students and Alumni Respond to OSU Attack

Justin Dubin, Staff Writer December 11, 2016

On the morning of Nov. 28, Abdul Artan, an Ohio State University student, drove his car into a group of students and staff who were standing outside due to a fire alarm at Watts Hall, which houses the...

I’m extremely proud, especially since the last person to do that was our Head Coach Damion Creel, Connor said. It is an honor to be by his side. Photo by Gabriela Colovan Costa.

Connor Named First Team All-Ohio

James Flowers, Staff Writer December 11, 2016

Junior quarterback Ben Connor was named Division V First Team All-Ohio on Nov. 30, the first Beachwood quarterback to do so in over 20 years. The last Beachwood football player to achieve this distinction?...

Suddenly, twenty feet above the stage, an orange neon light reading “The Avett Brothers” as well as purple neon lights reading “True Sadness”appeared. The lights hit my retinas and sent shivers down my spine. Photo by Ben Connor.

Avett Brothers Bring Sensitive, Soulful Sound to Akron

Ben Connor, Staff Writer December 10, 2016

The Avett Brothers performed at the Akron Civic Theater on Nov. 16, bringing American folk rock to the rubber city along with generous doses of compassion, sincerity and felicity. With no opening band,...

A member of the Israeli IDF joined two US army recruiters speaking to the 6/7 Hebrew class on Nov. 30. Photo courtesy of Irit Slain.

Members of U.S. and Israeli Military Speak to Hebrew Class

Jakob Bolman, Staff Writer December 10, 2016

Two US Army sergeants, Matthew T. Kershner and Jason T. Riddle, and a member of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), who shall remain nameless for security purposes, spoke to the Hebrew 6/7 class on Nov 30....

Duane Pohlman speaks to the journalism class about his work. Photo by Spencer Handlin.

Television Reporter Duane Pohlman Speaks to Journalism Class

Nam Nguyen, Staff Writer December 9, 2016

On Dec. 2, Duane Pohlman, anchor and investigative reporter at WKRC TV in Cincinnati and father of Beachcomber writer Tyler Pohlman, spoke to the journalism class about the importance of investigative...

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Students and Staff Adjust to December Exams

Prerna Mukherjee, With additional reporting by VIvian Li and Yingying Gao December 9, 2016

Beachwood’s winter break is scheduled to start on Dec. 23 this year, a week later than previous years. Superintendent Dr. Bob Hardis explained that the change was put into effect in order to maximize...

The BHS speech & debate team pictured at the state tournament in 2013. From left to right: Varun Jambanath, Beth Moses, Anshika Niraj and Jessie Gill.

Speech & Debate Team Seeking Coach

Michal Becker, Staff Writer December 6, 2016

Since September, speech & debate team captain Swathi Srinivasan has been struggling to get this year’s team rolling. This is hard to do without a coach. “We have had an introductory meeting,...

Beachwood Students Respond to Shaker Heights Incident

Beachwood Students Respond to Shaker Heights Incident

JInle Zhu and Additional reporting by Alex Cala December 5, 2016

“No, because they don’t work for it and as a culture they are scary, violent, rude and needy. They expect to be catered to.” These were the words used in a text message sent by a Shaker Heights...

Stanley Bernath in Deegans classroom. Photo by Rihab Ali

Holocaust Survivor Tells Story of Hope Overcoming Hate

Rihab Ali, Staff Writer December 4, 2016

Holocaust survivor Stanley Bernath visited Greg Deegan’s Human Rights and Conflict (HRC) class on Oct. 31 to speak about his experiences in a Nazi concentration camp. “HRC students were able to...

Senior Shai Yulish dives for the ball in the season opener against Independence. Photo by Livia Eppell.

Boys Soccer Finishes Impressive Season at District Finals

The soccer team had an impressive season. Shai Yulish stood out by making 2nd team all Ohio, most career goals (92), consecutive games with score (10), games with multiple goals (28), and MVP of Chagrin...

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