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Leah Roter prepares for a workout. Photo by Gabriela Colovan Costa.

Hard Work Pays Off

Athena Grasso, Staff Writer September 29, 2016

Junior Leah Roter is one of the fastest girls in the state. But you’d never guess it until you see her run. She is soft spoken, short-statured and humble. “I work hard, and running just suits me...

The Lights Are On

The Lights Are On

September 19, 2016

After decades of waiting, Beachwood football fans finally had the opportunity to enjoy a night game at home under stadium lights, and the football team had their first opportunity to play at home on turf,...

Hilltop students gathered in the high school cafeteria for lunch on Sept. 9. Photo by Nam Nguyen

Power Surge Closes Hilltop

Prerna Mukherjee, Staff Writer September 16, 2016

The electrical panel at Hilltop Elementary School started smoking on Thursday, Sept. 8, around 10:15, setting off the fire alarm.  In order to remove the smoking panel, workers shut off the electricity...

Senior goalie Griffin Davis defends the goal in the season opener against Independence. Photo by Livia Eppell.

Boys Soccer Evens Record With Defeat of Berkshire, Faces Orange Tomorrow

Cameron Umpleby, Staff Writer September 14, 2016

The Beachwood soccer team defeated Berkshire 5-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 13, bringing their record to 4-4. "We have a strong team and play really well together on our grass," said senior forward Shai Yulish,...

Focus on Communication Paying Off For Girls Soccer Team

Focus on Communication Paying Off For Girls Soccer Team

Melanie Bernstein, Staff Writer September 13, 2016

On Saturday, Sept. 10, the girls soccer team dominated Bedford in a 4-0 win, improving their record to 2-3. “This was an important win for us,” senior Cameron Umpleby said. Junior Mackenzie Davis...

How Does Student Council Plan For the Year?

How Does Student Council Plan For the Year?

Ofek Hyer, Staff Writer September 12, 2016

Student Council members gathered in the community room for their annual retreat on the morning of Sunday, Aug. 14 to work on team-building and plan for the year. The program ran from 10 am to 8 pm. Student...

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Top Six Narrowed to Top Three

Michal Becker, Staff Writer September 12, 2016
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Food Limited to Cafeteria to Protect Students With Severe Allergies

Nam Nguyen, Staff Writer September 9, 2016

Due to an increase in numbers of students with severe nut allergies, food has been restricted to the cafeteria this year. Students are no longer allowed to eat in the hallways or in classrooms. Nurse...

Photo by Alexander Robison.

Show Choir Launches at BHS

Prerna Mukherjee, Staff Writer September 7, 2016

Students will soon have the opportunity to perform in the newly-renovated auditorium as show choir joins the large variety of after-school activities available to BHS students. Choir teacher Darlene...

Photos by Gabriela Colovan Costa

Check Out Our Photos From Family Fun Day

Nam Nguyen, Staff Writer September 7, 2016

A large crowd gathered amidst a carnival-like atmosphere at  the Beachwood aquatic center parking lot on Sunday, Sept. 4. The event, which lasted from 1:00 to 5:00, provided amusement park rides as...

Junior Gabriela Rodriguez serves against her Hawken opponent. Photo by Jinle Zhu

Girls Tennis Builds on Strengths

Athena Grasso, Staff Writer September 2, 2016

The bright sun beamed down on the Beachwood tennis courts as the varsity girls faced Hawken Upper School on Wednesday, Aug. 24. The coach gave a quick pep talk before the girls headed to their places...

Bison Put Up Strong Fight in Season Opener; Fall to Gilmour 14-13

Bison Put Up Strong Fight in Season Opener; Fall to Gilmour 14-13

Spencer Hendlin, Staff Writer August 29, 2016

The Bison football team’s opening game started at 2 p.m. on Aug. 27 at Gilmour, and the temperature was a sizzling 88 degrees. Beachwood started the season against the Lancers last year as well and...

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