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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

The drum dance performance at the Lunar New Year celebration in the community room. Photo courtesy of Allen Yu

Asian Family and Student Affinity Groups Collaborate on Holiday Celebrations

Allen Yu, Contributor October 18, 2023

The Asian American & Pacific Islander Affinity Club (AAPIC) was founded during the summer of 2022. In just over a year, our group has grown to play an integral role in the Beachwood community.  The...

Israelis have been protesting since January against the coalition government's judicial reforms. Photo of Tel Aviv protest from Feb. 2023 by Lizzie Shaanan via Wikimedia Commons.

We Can’t Give Up on Israeli Democracy

Ori Balkan, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2023

Amid the bustling streets of Tel Aviv this July, I found myself swept up in a sea of white and blue Israeli flags. In the heart of this vibrant city where history and modernity collide, I witnessed a movement...

To Prevent School Shootings, Reduce Access to Guns

To Prevent School Shootings, Reduce Access to Guns

Taia Menefee, Staff Writer May 26, 2023

According to the Washington Post, there have been 380 school shootings since the Columbine High School massacre, 46 of those occurring in 2022.  Among these shootings are the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary...

A Definitive Ranking of Mascots in the Chagrin Valley Conference

A Definitive Ranking of Mascots in the Chagrin Valley Conference

Samah Khan, Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2023

EDGEWOOD WARRIORS This article is meant for entertainment purposes, but in all seriousness, when will we as a nation get tired of characterizing Native American individuals as our sports team mascots?...

Debunking Misconceptions on the Kashmir Conflict

Debunking Misconceptions on the Kashmir Conflict

Radha Pareek, Staff Writer March 18, 2023

Over the past couple of years, publications such as the New York Times and this student newspaper have criticized and censured India for its “domineering” military presence in Kashmir and the consequent...

"A New Year’s resolution can be as ambitious as you want it to be. However, it is crucial to sustain it within the boundaries of your commitments and capabilities."

New Year, New You?

Anah Khan, Features Editor January 11, 2023

Happy New Year!  2023 is finally here, and with it, a fresh new page of your life begins.  As the clock strikes 12:00 January 1st, you are given the opportunity to start anew, a prospect that seems...

"Many parents aren’t just using Life360 when their teens are at home — they continue to keep digital tabs on their children even as they go to college and try to start their own lives."

Teens Need Privacy, Not Monitoring From Parents and Tech Companies

Netta Haas, Opinion Editor December 13, 2022

It’s easier than ever for parents to get involved in the minutiae of their teenage children’s lives. With apps like Life360, parents can see exactly where their teens are at any given moment. The tracking...

Now I have moved from freshman-level honors classes to sophomore honors and AP classes, and I’m finding it way more difficult than I expected. 

My Overloaded Sophomore Year Buffet Plate

Elijah Kriwinsky, Staff Writer October 28, 2022

After an incredible summer filled with camps and waterparks, I went back to school.  I had a successful freshman year, did well academically and got involved with a lot of activities, so for my sophomore...

Protesters clash with Iranian security forces on Sept. 20, 2022 in Tehran.

It is Time to End Theocracy in Iran

Anonymous, Staff writer October 12, 2022

*The writer wishes to remain anonymous out of concern for the safety of her family in Iran. I lived in Iran until I was 10 years old, and I have since visited three times. Beginning at the age of...

8:35 seems to be a good compromise, since it gives students a greater opportunity to get the recommended eight or nine hours of sleep while still abiding by regular workday hours.

School Starts Later This Year, Yet Some Students Still Yawning

Netta Haas, Opinion Editor October 4, 2022

The high school start time for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday was pushed back this year from 8:30 to 8:35, following the change from 7:35 to 8:05 in the 2020-21 school year, and then from 8:05 to...

"We have been through a pandemic and have fought for the earth and its inhabitants, let us continue to brave the storm and stand for justice."

Class of 2022 Leaves a Lasting Legacy

Hiba Ali, Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2022

The Class of 2022 has had one of the most eventful high school years in recent history.  Our  story encapsulates the pandemic in its entirety: the peace before, the confusion it brought, the devastation...

"If we can't explore our opinions and thought processes and identities at school, then what's the point of it?"

Beachwood Board of Education is Right to Oppose Ohio HB 616

Avery Lonzer, Staff Writer May 26, 2022

I cried the first time I read about gender identity and not feeling at home in your own body.  I remember 7th grade me grabbing a random book in the library and reading it because it sounded cool.  The...

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