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The Beachcomber

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The Beachcomber

Julian Landes as Patchy the Pirate and Ana Ribeiro Duraes as Karen during the pre-show teaser.

From Bikini Bottom to Beachwood

Jack Soroka, Staff Writer May 26, 2023

Spongebob the Musical  starts out like a usual episode of Spongebob, but soon dives deep into an elaborate, high-stakes plot.  Spongebob and his friends have to save their town from being annihilated...

Pakistan is a country that Americans know very little about, and the first things that pop into many peoples’ heads when they hear 'Pakistan' are often negative.

Pakistan’s Portrayal in YA literature

Anah Khan, Features Editor May 12, 2023

These past few months I have set myself on a literary journey to examine just how accurately Pakistan is portrayed in Young Adult novels. Regardless of whether the author is a native to the country or...

White & Gold: Great Talent, Poorly Attended

White & Gold: Great Talent, Poorly Attended

Elijah Kriwinsky, Staff Writer May 10, 2023

White & Gold is so much more than a talent show.  This year’s show, held on April 18, featured live musical performances and a showcase of other student projects such as charity and artwork.  However,...

"The film focuses on themes of friendship and perseverance, as the characters seek power-ups such as magic mushrooms, floating question mark boxes and an army of monkeys to help them defeat the King Koopa, Bowser, the antagonist we all recognize from the Mario games."

Super Mario Bros. Will Pipe You Into a New Universe

Maurice Kaplan, Staff Writer May 2, 2023

The Super Mario Bros. movie tells the story Mario and Luigi being transported to a different universe after trying to save the city from a massive plumbing emergency.  Caution: spoilers ahead The...

"The gyro was above average, and the homemade pita really gave it a nice texture, but the tzatziki sauce was a game-changer."

Zina Serves Fresh Greek Street Fare with Quality Ingredients

Jacob Burkons, Staff Writer April 19, 2023

As I passed Cedar Center a few months ago I was looking for my favorite soul food spot Ella Mae’s when I noticed it had been replaced with a new restaurant: Zina Greek Street Food.  Although I was...

Art Show Features Work From K-12 Students

Art Show Features Work From K-12 Students

Vivian Myers and Anna Zhao April 5, 2023

The gallery buzzed with energy as members of the Beachwood community gathered to appreciate a variety of student art. Canvases covered every wall, and there were creations in every display case.  Children...

We Should All Read 'Kitchen'

We Should All Read ‘Kitchen’

Mirica Woodley, Staff Writer February 27, 2023

Written by Japanese author Banana Yoshimoto and published in 1988, Kitchen details the life of newly-orphaned Mikage, a woman made to live with a family her grandmother held semi-close relations with...

"Frasier bravely left his dignity behind for this role, putting on pounds upon pounds of prosthetics, and placing himself in the shoes of a man slowly and painfully losing everything."

The Whale: Why it’s the Best and Worst Movie I’ve Ever Watched

Anah Khan, Features Editor February 26, 2023

The psychological drama The Whale debuted Dec. 9 at the 2022 Toronto Film Festival. Starring Brendan Fraser and Sadie Sink, the film follows an overweight, mentally unstable man suffering from congestive...

The performances got more and more impressive, reaching a totally tubular level of ‘80s and ‘90s awesomeness.

An Evening With the Hits of the ‘80s and ‘90s

Elijah Kriwinsky, Staff Writer December 16, 2022

Choir director Darlene Haight explained that video production teacher Marc Chalice gave her the idea for this year’s ‘80s-themed cabaret night. “When I was cleaning out my storage room at the...

The plot follows a group of individuals who find shelter in an abandoned house from mass-murdering zombies.

New Directors Bring Horror and Humor With ‘Night of the Living Dead’

Amy Zhou, News Editor December 1, 2022

The Beachwood Bison drama club proudly presented Night of the Living Dead on the weekend of Nov. 10-12.  The stage production is adapted from the classic 1968 American horror film produced by George...

A major theme in Wakanda Forever is women's empowerment.  The vast majority of the cast is female. From Okoye, general of the Dora Milaje, to Queen Ramonda, and even Riri Williams, the captured scientist, every female lead in the movie exhibits courage and a strong spirit.

Marvel’s ‘Wakanda Forever’ Honors the Legacy of Chadwick Boseman

Anah Khan, Features Editor November 30, 2022

In the shadow of the death of the incredible actor Chadwick Boseman in Aug. 2020, Marvel Studios released its new sequel, Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever, on Nov. 11. WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD Wakanda...

King’s coming of age story was something I could cling to as a middle schooler, but the book’s impact was greatly diminished as I matured.

Ask the Passengers: A Worthy Buildungsroman?

Netta Haas, Opinion Editor October 20, 2022

To many people, A.S. King’s young adult novel Ask The Passengers is a heartwarming story of a teenager struggling to accept herself as a queer girl in small-town America. And in many ways, that is a...

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