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“We focused more on the colonizers than the names of the people being colonized.”
Our Eurocentric History Curriculum
Alice Soprunova, Editor-at-Large
‘That’s Not What Happened’ Explores a Community in Turmoil After a School Shooting
Carrington Peavy, Editor-in-Chief
The Reactionary Politics of ‘The Legend of Korra’
Alice Soprunova, Editor-at-Large
In the 1880s, Nellie Bly pretended to be mentally ill in order to report undercover on the appalling conditions in the insane asylum on Blackwell
Hear Them Roar
Hiba Ali, Features Editor • March 17, 2021

Sybil Ludington (1761-1839) Sybil Ludington’s father was a Colonel in the American army during the American Revolution, and when a messenger stopped by their house to warn them of an attack on Connecticut, Ludington rode 40 miles to spread the news...

Teachers celebrate after getting their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. From top left: English teacher Todd Butler, social studies teacher Pam Ogilvy, 5th grade teacher Nerissa Taub with 8th grade social studies teacher Missy Buddenhagen and science teacher Alex Paulchell.
Debunking Myths About the COVID Vaccines
March 12, 2021
Swathi Srinivasan in Nov. 2020 at Harvard University, where she is earning a double major in social studies and the history of science.
BHS Alumna Swathi Srinivasan Wins Rhodes Scholarship
March 2, 2021
African American Heroes in History
African American Heroes in History
February 23, 2021
Stillman served 36 years for the Rocky River Police Dept. including ten years as chief.
Problem Solver
January 14, 2021
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Coach Smith pictured in 2019 in Columbus at the Jesse Owens Memorial Track & Field Stadium.
Willie Smith Honored as National Track and Field Coach of the Year
Brooklyn Hollimon, News Editor

Beachwood Track Coach Willie Smith was informed by the Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches (OATCCC) in February that he was selected as national Coach of the Year. Senior Shayna Preisler was not surprised to hear about Smith’s award.  “When...

Jones feels the biggest key to his high school basketball success was staying in the gym. He got as many shots up as possible whenever he was able.
Up Next For Jones: Heidelberg
March 9, 2021
Loudonville Not so Loud as Bison Win Sectionals
Loudonville Not so Loud as Bison Win Sectionals
February 27, 2021
Jayson Woodrich on a drive during the Jan. 2019 game against Geneva.
So You Want to Get Recruited to Play in College...
January 19, 2021
Coach David Krasnow addressed the team during last year
Boys Basketball Team Looking Forward to Playing After Delayed Season
December 18, 2020
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