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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

The orchestra played Halloween-themed music at the Spooktacular. Musicians wore costumes, and the performance incorporated special effects, videography, spoken word and dance. Photo courtesy of Allison Siekmann.

Orchestra Makes Music, Builds Community

Lyndia Zheng, Layout Editor March 12, 2024

The BHS orchestra has had an exciting season full of concerts, fundraisers and competitions. “[We] believe in the power of having a strong community in an orchestra - a place where students can feel...

It was wonderful that the filmmakers were able to get Reneé Rap, who starred as Regina George in the Broadway musical from 2019 to 2020, to reprise her role in the movie.

‘Mean Girls’ Remakes Original With Contemporary Humor and Music

Amy Zhou, News Editor March 6, 2024

The Mean Girls remake was released in theaters on Jan. 12, receiving mostly positive reception as it blended the nostalgia of the original film with updated humor for a contemporary audience.  The...

Jonah [Eli Boskey] is a math teacher and recovering gambling addict who is persuaded to enter a high-stakes game of yaniv with Bernstein [Ben Ducoff].

BHS Alums Tell Story of Bronx Teacher Risking it all for Students

Mirica Woodley, Opinion Editor January 11, 2024

Created by Beachwood alums Ben Ducoff and Amnon Carmi, Yaniv follows the adventure of a teacher trying to raise funds for a high school production of Little Shop of Horrors.  When Bernstein [played...

The movie attracted a broader audience with cameos from famous YouTubers such as such as CoryxKenshin and Matpat.

Five Night at Freddy’s Delivers Frights, Humor and Cameos

Angelica Tall, Micai Henderson, and Kendall Finley January 10, 2024

Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF) had its movie debut Oct. 27 after many years of buildup and delay due to various setbacks. The movie is based on a video-game franchise, spanning multiple games, comic...

The Sweet Fix, located at 2307 Lee Rd. in Cleveland Heights, has offered delicious treats to visitors to the Cedar-Lee area since 2016.

The Sweet Fix Treats Your Tongue and Your Soul

Taia Menefee, News Editor December 12, 2023

As I entered The Sweet Fix, I was immediately greeted with warm smiles and speedy service. Scents of freshly-baked treats filled my nostrils: sweet vanilla, sugary batter and delectable pies. The shop...

Addams Family Spooks and Astonishes

Addams Family Spooks and Astonishes

Alex Bravo, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

The theater department delivered a magnificent performance with their adaptation of The Addams Family on Halloween weekend. The show was directed by Johnathan Luster and Topher Helm.  The quality...

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...

“You are an American Prometheus, a man who gave them the power to destroy themselves," Neils Bohr said to Oppenheimer. "And they’ll respect that. And your work really begins."

Oppenheimer Confronts the Consequences of His Own Creation

Shreya Chellu, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2023

In December of 1938, Germany stunned the global scientific community with the discovery of nuclear fission. Almost a year later, World War II began.  Fearing the threat of a bomb in Nazi hands, sitting...

In the 60s, Daleks reflected concerns about xenophobia and the dangers of technology, concerns very relevant when WWII was a recent memory and the Cold War was ongoing. Image by Nelo Hotsuma via Wikimedia Commons

What Our Obsession With Robots Reveals About Us

Elijah Kriwinsky, Arts & Life Editor October 6, 2023

Television is known for its clever one-liners and fascinating in-depth takes on the psychology of humankind, but what trope has been as universal for as long as robots? We see them in Star Wars, classic...

According to reporting by CBS News, Swift's tour may have added as much as $5 billion to the world economy.

A Swifty Summer

Rachel Kanterovich and Madeleine Mehler September 28, 2023

When we think of summer 2023, many of us think of Taylor Swift traveling from state to state to perform her The Eras Tour.  Not only did Swift perform a 44-song, 10 Era, 3-hour concert, but she and her...

In recent years Minaj has been returning to the hip-hop community, and she did not come to play.

Nicki Minaj is Back With Collaborations and Brand New Sounds

Kendall Finley and Angelica Tall September 24, 2023

Onika Tanya Maraj, also known as Nicki Minaj, has recently come back to the music industry with bangers. In recent years she’s slowly been returning to the hip-hop community, and she did not come...

This film hit all of its points: funny, sentimental and meaningful. It was  an all-around joy to watch. Image source: still from Barbie film trailer

Barbie Finds Her Own Way

Sami Stimpert, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

American movie viewers were taken by storm when Barbie the movie was released on July 21.  This film, inspired by the popular doll, is a fantasy-comedy with both unrealistic details and real-world...

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