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Success comes with having a good time. Coach Jamie Lader said.  Photo courtesy of Sasha Kheyfets

Cross Country Team Punches Ticket to Regionals

Amy Zhou, News Editor October 27, 2023

The Cross Country team competed in the District competition at Lorain County Community College on Oct. 21, placing 6th overall.  The team also competed in the Chagrin Valley Conference meet on Oct....

Senior Straja Dimitrijevic proudly waves the Beachwood flag to celebrate the Bison victory against Orange on Sept. 14.

Boys Soccer Shatters Records, Advances to District Finals

Shreya Chellu, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2023

The boys varsity soccer team has had a remarkable season, and it’s still going.  The team trounced Columbiana 9-1 in the district semifinal on Oct. 24. “I think it’s really good building off...

BHS has seven new certified staff members this year, representing more than 10% of the high school faculty.

Beachwood Welcomes New Staff

Jack Soroka and Amy Zhou October 26, 2023

Alexis Gray - Science Teacher What were you like in high school and in College? I was a pretty good student. I took a lot of science classes in high school. Probably my favorite class to this day...

Bans on abortion and marijuana tend to penalize the most vulnerable.

Vote Yes on Issues 1 and 2

Beachcomber Staff October 25, 2023

Ohioans voted on Aug. 8 to reject Issue 1, a constitutional amendment that would have raised the threshold for all amendments proposed to the state constitution from a 50% majority approval to a 60% threshold...

Politicians and community leaders spoke at the rally including U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown, rabbis from local synagogues and board members of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

Jewish Federation Hosts Rally for Israel

Jacob Tannenbaum, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland hosted a rally for Israel on Oct. 9 in the parking lot of the federation building in Beachwood. More than 2,000 people attended the rally, held a few days after Hamas,...

The cast of the Addams Family is ready to bring you some dark humor for Halloween weekend. Photo courtesy of Topher Helm

Drama Club Presents Addams Family

Alex Bravo, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

Last spring BHS’s drama club put on an upbeat, colorful and vibrant production of SpongeBob the musical, which was a big hit with Beachwood students and the entire community.  This fall, director...

The new pickleball courts are located just behind the tennis courts off of Fairmount Blvd.

City Opens Pickleball Courts

Alma Saltzman and Mikalah Malitz October 19, 2023

As part of Beachwood's mission to add more fun amenities, the city officially opened six new pickleball courts on Oct. 4. In the past, the tennis courts off of Fairmount Blvd. have been used to play...

The drum dance performance at the Lunar New Year celebration in the community room. Photo courtesy of Allen Yu

Asian Family and Student Affinity Groups Collaborate on Holiday Celebrations

Allen Yu, Contributor October 18, 2023

The Asian American & Pacific Islander Affinity Club (AAPIC) was founded during the summer of 2022. In just over a year, our group has grown to play an integral role in the Beachwood community.  The...

Homecoming 2023

Homecoming 2023

Alissa Monahan, Photographer October 14, 2023

Beachwood played Cuyahoga Heights on Friday, Oct. 6 for the Homecoming game. The Bison lost, but fans had fun as the Homecoming Court was honored, and alums returned to join the band and cheerleaders.  

Shapiro and Vitek explain their Beachwood stone project to the group before placing the stones. Photo courtesy of Kate Vitek

BMS Teachers Visit Polish Holocaust Sites

Radha Pareek, Staff Writer October 12, 2023

This summer BMS English teachers Kate Vitek and Carrie Shapiro traveled to Poland to gain firsthand experience touring Holocaust sites, which will help enrich their curriculum.  The two journeyed to...

	While the idea of a rodent running loose around the library might sound scary, most students and staff kept their cool. Image by Iconic via thenounproject

Mouse Spotted in Library During Second Week of School

Alex Bravo, Staff Writer October 11, 2023

The BHS library has always been a welcoming place for students to spend time, but for rodents? A rodent, dubbed by some students as “Mickey,” made its way into the library on Wednesday, Aug. 28....

Both band and drill team have grown significantly over the past few years. The band has grown from 28 members two years ago to 50 this year.

Band and Drill Team Bigger, More Spirited This Year

Alexis Mercado, Staff Writer October 10, 2023

Every Friday night in the fall, under the stadium lights, fans witness the performances of band and drill team taking center stage.  The drill team has returned this year with seven members after having...

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