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The Beachcomber

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...

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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...

Photo by Gabriela Costa

Construction Progressing On-Schedule For Stadium Opening

Daria Novikov, with additional reporting by The Beachcomber staff August 29, 2016

Construction crews continued work on the stadium renovation during the first weeks of school. Athletic Director Ryan Peters is optimistic that the project will be completed on time for the first home...

AP Government and AP Microeconomics students took part in a one-legged relay for team building. Photo by Ben Connor

Kicking Off With Team Building

Justin Dubin, Staff Writer August 29, 2016

Social studies teachers Pam Ogilvy and Greg Deegan have found a new way to welcome students back into their classrooms this year. “Mr. Deegan and I decided to do some team building for our students,”...

“Starting this year, we are [also] establishing the two, single-stall bathrooms at the corner of the English hall as unisex bathrooms.” Dr. Hardis said. Photo by Alex Cala.

Beachwood School Board Sets Example on Transgender Bathroom Controversy

The Beachcomber Staff August 28, 2016

On June 25, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized gay marriage in all 50 states. LGBTQ people, who waited decades to have their rights affirmed, celebrated with parades in the streets and smiles on their...

Statics from RAINN. Infographic by Jinle Zhu

A Problem That Needs To Be Faced

Gabriela Covolan Costa, Image Editor and Staff Writer August 28, 2016

People don’t like to talk about sexual assault. According to staff members at the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC), rape is an issue that needs to be discussed, because our society silences sexual...

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