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No One Took Him Seriously

Alex Cala, Opinion Editor November 13, 2016

November 8, 2016... a day that will go down in history as the day that, for better or worse, voters elected Donald J. Trump to be the 45th president of the United States. If you would have told me last...

The MAC Scholars film series continues on Nov. 19 with a screening of Race, directed by Stephen Hopkins. Image source: focusfeatures.com/race.

MAC Scholars Kick Off Film Series Focusing on Civil Rights

Ofek Hyer, Staff Writer November 10, 2016

Over a hundred people filled the BHS auditorium on Oct. 29 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  They had come to watch the 2014 film Selma, directed by Ava DuVernay. The MAC Scholars club hosted the event, the...

Kaveh Varghai makes the leap of faith at the 2010 leadership conference.  Photo from Beachcomber archives by Elana Gloger.

Leadership Conference to Focus on Team Building and Empowerment

Prerna Mukherjee, Staff Writer November 9, 2016

The leadership conference will be held this weekend at BHS. The three-day conference gives students the opportunity to participate in team building and leadership activities. Currently, there are about...

BHS students and staff are wearing stickers today to honor Roters accomplishments and wish her luck at the state meet.

Roter Heads to State Cross Country Meet

Athena Grasso, Staff Writer November 4, 2016

Seventh place at last year’s state cross country meet. First at regionals this year. Fastest girl in Ohio. Currently third in the nation. Another state meet run tomorrow. Is there anything...

ASL teacher Sharon Weisman was inducted to the Gallery of Success  in 2014. Photo from Beachcomber archives.

Nominations Open for Gallery of Success 2017

Rihab Ali, Staff Writer November 1, 2016

The Gallery of Success honors distinguished BHS alumni who have contributed to their community and the world. The Beachwood Board of Education created the Gallery of Success in 1985. Inductions are...

Bison Trick or Treat

Bison Trick or Treat

November 1, 2016

Some of us are never too old for Halloween. Photos by Alex Cala, Justin Dubin and Ofek Hyer

Photo by Livia Eppell

Bison Football Finishes Season With Tough Loss to Orange

Spencer Hendlin, Staff Writer October 31, 2016

Going into Friday's game, the excitement around the team was electric. “This game is going to be strictly business,” junior quarterback Ben Connor said. Finally, the Bison would play a Friday...

Photo by Livia Eppell

Class of 2017 Wins Spirit Week

James Flowers, Staff Writer October 28, 2016

This year's Spirit Week, Oct. 17 to 21, was packed with exciting activities. Assemblies were held on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. There were no assemblies on block days due to the PSAT, which was administered...

The Bison huddle at the Perry game on Sept. 9. Photo by Gabriela Colovan Costa.

Bison Score Decisive Win Against Harvey Red Raiders in Homecoming Game

Malinda Creel, Staff Writer October 26, 2016

The Bison football team dominated Painesville’s Harvey Red Raiders 60-34 at the Homecoming game on Oct. 14. The crowd was hyped before the game. “Expect a good win tonight; the boys should bring...

Offensive? Photo by Ben Connor.

Series Run Prompts Renewed Criticism of Chief Wahoo

Ben Connor, Staff Writer October 25, 2016

For the past twenty years, social studies teacher Greg Deegan has gone to Progressive Field to protest the home opener of each baseball season. Like many activists and commentators, Deegan objects to...

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Rocky Horror Remake Dazzles With Surprising Casting Choices

Cameron Godfrey, Staff Writer October 25, 2016

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (RHPS,) which originally aired in London in 1975, is a cult classic film, loved by many and celebrated in midnight showings all over the world. The hallmark of Rocky Horror...

Until recently, AP classes were primarily for upperclassmen. Photo from Beachcomber archives.

BHS Offers AP US History to Freshmen

Prerna Mukherjee, Staff Writer October 24, 2016

In recent years, BHS students have had the opportunity to take Advanced Placement (AP) classes in their freshman year. Currently, AP US History is the only course offered to all freshmen. BHS guidance...

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