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The Beachcomber

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"Gravity"'s Mystery and Precision is Out of This World

“Gravity”‘s Mystery and Precision is Out of This World

Alexander Robinson, Staff Writer October 28, 2013

Alfonso Cuaron’s "Gravity" is a superb film combining a well-written story with great acting, sound design and cinematography. The film stars Sandra Bullock (Ryan Stone) and George Clooney (Matt Kowalski):...

Orchestra Tunes Up For an Outstanding Year

Orchestra Tunes Up For an Outstanding Year

Jenny Shand, Staff Writer October 28, 2013

The high school orchestra is fairly large this year, with one of the classes containing over 70 students. Director Lisa Goldman finds the students hardworking and dedicated. “It's interesting to...

Reflecting on Walter White's Journey

Reflecting on Walter White’s Journey

Max Bleich, Opinion Editor October 14, 2013

For the past six years, many of us have been deeply engaged in a television series that shows a character transform, in creator Vince Gilligan’s words, “from Mr. Chips to Scarface,” as Walter White...

Homecoming Queen Candidates Narrowed to Three

Homecoming Queen Candidates Narrowed to Three

September 22, 2013

This year's top three are Jessica Angel, Brittany Penn and Haley Bogomolny.      Photos by Kate Opre

Faith, Farce, and Fun: A Review of 'The Book of Mormon'

Faith, Farce, and Fun: A Review of ‘The Book of Mormon’

Micah Josefovitz, Staff Writer June 21, 2013

Give in to the hype. The Book of Mormon was written by the creators and stars of the hit South Park TV show, and won the Tony Award for Best Musical of 2011. And boy, does it deliver. The Book of Mormon...

Beachwood Caribou Set to Transition to Peet’s

Beachwood Caribou Set to Transition to Peet’s

Grant Gravagna, News Editor May 24, 2013

This summer, Beachwood’s Caribou Coffee location at La Place, a long-time community hangout, will take on a new form: Peet’s Coffee & Tea. The Minneapolis-based Caribou Coffee announced on April...

'Rent' Cast Proves: 'The Show Must Go On'

‘Rent’ Cast Proves: ‘The Show Must Go On’

Megan Piccione, Staff Writer April 29, 2013

Rent: School Edition, performed by the BHS Drama Club this past weekend, was packed with impressive dancing and singing performances. The cast dealt with major problems backstage, but handled each situation...

Google Glass: Will it Bring Clarity to Our Lives?

Google Glass: Will it Bring Clarity to Our Lives?

Max Bleich, Online Editor in Chief April 15, 2013

Google put a phone in your pocket, maps on your computer, android on your TV, a cheap tablet in your backpack and now they’re trying to take over a new part of your life: your face. Google Glass Explorer...

SenderSmash Says Goodbye

SenderSmash Says Goodbye

Jon Sender, Audio Editor April 12, 2013

After two years and sixteen podcasts, SenderSmash Radio will be temporarily calling it a day, closing its BHS offices and moving to the next broadcasting base: Case Western Reserve University. No, there...

'War Horse': Moving the Entire Industry Forward

‘War Horse’: Moving the Entire Industry Forward

Micah Josefovitz, Staff Writer April 10, 2013

Gloriously succeeding in both stunning action and in subtle humanity, War Horse, playing at the Palace Theater until April 21, is a fascinating, richly textured tale that is remarkably enhanced by next-generation...

It's Fun to Listen to Austin Mahone

It’s Fun to Listen to Austin Mahone

Emily Topilow, Arts & Life Editor March 13, 2013

Austin Mahone is the new rising star in the music world. The 16-year-old San Antonio native has been posting youtube videos since he was 14 to show off his singing talents. He  sings a variety of  songs...

Check Out Our Photos From White & Gold 2013

March 8, 2013

This year's White & Gold show broke with previous traditions, focusing on song and dance over comedy. "The special effects that the tech crew made this year were a lot more intricate than in the...

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