Twisted Tales Reimagines Rapunzel in ‘What Once Was Mine’

January 11, 2022

Twisted Tales is a series that inserts alternative plot elements into Disney movies to imagine how they play out.  This installment, written by Elizabeth...

The Isolation of Social Media

January 10, 2022

As a teenager, I often find myself looking in the mirror after scrolling through my Instagram feed, a stream filled with perfect lives, flawless faces...

How School Board Meetings Became Battlegrounds in 2021

January 9, 2022

School board meetings became contentious nationwide in 2021, with activists opposing mask and vaccine mandates and others upset about curriculum initiatives...

Keeping the Wheels Moving

January 7, 2022

For the past 32 years, Lori Joyner has been the first person greeting visitors to the BHS principal’s office. Beginning this week, guests to the front...

Students Turn to Knitting for Stress Relief, Community Service

December 29, 2021

You’ve probably seen pictures of a stereotypical granny sitting in a rocking chair by the fire, her knitting needles clicking away at a striped scarf...

Berns Prepared for Transition

December 27, 2021

The mayor-elect is focused on supporting businesses and improving quality of life

A Symbol of Hope, Unity and Inclusion

December 10, 2021

If you’ve walked by the Shakercrest side of the school in the last two months, you’ve probably noticed a large rainbow made entirely of plastic bottle...

Details Drive Success of Fall Production “Clue”

November 29, 2021

“Clue” is a muder mystery based on the board game and 1985 film. The plot follows the course of a dinner party, where six guests are invited and held...

Is ‘Squid Game’ Worth the Watch?

November 19, 2021

No doubt you have at least heard of Netflix's popular K-drama. If by some chance you haven't watched it yet, check out our reviewers' takes on the show. Amy...

‘Squid Game’ Surprises With Betrayal and Suspense

November 19, 2021

Squid Game is a show about a group of people, mostly broke and in debt, who decide to enter a contest to win 45.6 billion won (38,793,653 USD).  The...

‘Squid Game’ Exposes the Depth of Human Greed

November 19, 2021

After succumbing to the nagging of friends and the influence of online ratings and constant advertising, I have watched Netflix’s Korean drama series...

Orchestra Features Baroque and Modern Music in Fall Concert

November 10, 2021

The auditorium was full of family and friends of orchestra musicians on Nov. 3rd for the first in-person concert since 2019.  This will be the last...

Beachwood Voter’s Guide

October 28, 2021

Beachwood voters will select candidates for a number of local offices on Nov. 2 including mayor, city council, school board and Shaker Heights municipal...

District Shows Leadership on COVID-19 Prevention, But Details Matter

October 27, 2021

We support the school’s COVID-19 prevention procedures, but we believe there is room for improvement.  Masks are an effective and important measure...