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The Beachcomber

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The Beachcomber

Michael Karas and Rachel Kantarovich rehearse in the community room on Oct. 8.

Drama Club Presents Hunchback of Notre Dame

Noah Lonzer, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

The BHS theater program will be performing the Hunchback of Notre Dame on Nov. 15 to 17. The play stars Eli Ward as Quasimodo, Rachel Kantarovich as Esmerelda, Michael Karas as Captain Phoebus and DeShaun...

Players hope to see a brighter future for DTI, with not just inclusivity but acceptance of others' differences.

Dress to Impress: A Good Thing Gone Wrong

Angelica Tall and Kendall Finley September 30, 2024

Dress to Impress (DTI), the Roblox game inspired by Top Model, has taken the world by storm. The game allows users to express their creativity by making their own outfits based on a chosen theme generated...

Steele and Littlemore wear outfits inspired by mythology of sun-worshipping cultures as well as channeling a certain sci-fi feel.

The Return of Empire of the Sun

Elijah Kriwinsky, Arts & Life Editor September 19, 2024

In 2009, the Australian duo Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore,  known together as  Empire of the Sun, released their first single, "Walking on a Dream”, which helped them earn the Australian Recording...

“The Watchers” has so much potential, an intriguing premise and a great team behind it, but just doesn’t utilize these assets effectively.

Is ‘The Watchers’ Worth Watching?

Sasha Wachsman, Staff Writer September 14, 2024

A young woman is trapped in a mysterious forest in the Irish countryside after a pet delivery gone wrong. She encounters three strangers who offer her shelter but is stalked each night by horrid creatures...

Sophomore Arnav Bokil performed 'Scientist' by Coldplay accompanied by Ellen Hawkins on piano.

Students Share Creative Passions at White & Gold

Amy Zhou and Radha Pareek May 18, 2024

White & Gold was held on April 16 and showcased students’ unique artistic talents through captivating performances and an art gallery.  Despite the hour of entertainment White & Gold offered,...

Album cover that a few local DJs and rappers collaborated on - “OH 10 in Full Effect: Cleveland Style 1988”

Exploring the Rich History of Hip-Hop in Cleveland

Taia Menefee, News Editor May 10, 2024

Hip-hop celebrated its 50th anniversary back in August.  According to Spotify nearly a quarter of total streams in 2023 were in the  hip-hop genre.  These streams were spearheaded by successful...

Zeynep Yazar's singing was one of the highlights of the show.

Drama Club Puts Heart into ‘The Little Mermaid’

Alex Bravo, Staff Writer March 22, 2024

This past weekend's production of The Little Mermaid, directed by Jonathan Luster and Topher Helm, marked an emotional end to some very accomplished high school drama careers, and every member of the cast...

Chalamet delivers a mesmerizing performance, infusing his character with vulnerability, strength and a sense of profound introspection. Image source: still from 'Dune' trailer

‘Dune 2’ is a Triumph

Ori Balkan, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2024
Building upon the foundation laid by the previous movie, this installment delves deeper into the complex and rich tapestry that is Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi universe--the Duniverse, if you will. 
Junior Zeynep Yazar stars as Arielle in "The Little Mermaid".

Drama Club to Present ‘The Little Mermaid’ this Weekend

Alex Bravo, Staff Writer March 13, 2024

Just four and a half months since their last show, the theater program will be back on the stage this weekend with their musical adaptation of The Little Mermaid, directed by Topher Helm and Johnathan...

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...

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