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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

This kitten was waiting for a loving owner in September.  Photo by Jeffrey Zuckerman.

Animal Protective League: Helping Those in Need

October 13, 2010

by Jeffrey Zuckerman, Staff Writer Gal, a large, 10 year- old Labrador Retriever arrived in 2008 at the Cleveland Animal Protective League (APL). She was an extremely mellow good-natured dog that got...

Beachcomber Welcomes New Staff

Beachcomber Welcomes New Staff

October 12, 2010

By: Rachel Lubinger The Beachcomber conducted in-depth interviews with the six new BHS staff members. Kevin Houchins: What is your current position and responsibilities? I am the director of channel...

Can Bolgi poses with his team after a go-karting win in Turkey. Photo courtesy of Can Bolgi.

Student Profile: Can Bolgi

October 3, 2010

By Anna Swanson, Staff Writer Beachwood lisesi' ne hos geldiniz. In Turkish, this means “Welcome to Beachwood High School.” This is the greeting that Can Bolgi received—though not in his...

Guidance Counselor Marcia Alperin  advises freshmen to “Find an organization plan that works for you. Once you do, learn it and use it.” Photo by Anna Swanson.

How to Survive Your Freshman Year

September 8, 2010

By Jeffrey Zuckerman, Staff Writer Ding-ding-ding—this bell is the sound that tells us that summer is over and a new school year has begun. To the incoming freshmen, this sound signifies the end of...

Katy Spotz rowed across the atlantic to raise money for Blue Planet Run. The Green Dream donated $2,000 to her cause.

Green Dream Bigger Than Ever

June 4, 2010

By Monica Arkin, Staff Writer On April 21st, hundreds of students trekked across Fairmount Boulevard after school to attend the third annual Green Dream Showcase. Upon entering, they were greeted by...

School District Confronts Racial Achievement Gap

School District Confronts Racial Achievement Gap

June 4, 2010

By Danny Rose, Staff Writer What is the Achievement Gap? The “Achievement Gap” refers to a difference in educational performance between white and underprivileged groups. For many years, it has...

Soundslides: Jeff Hedrick Interview

June 3, 2010

By Or Bairey-Sehayek

Soundslides: Dealing with Race at BHS

May 22, 2010

By Ena Jones, Danny Rose, and Jeremy Weberman

Video: Life in Other Cultures–How Does it Compare?

May 22, 2010

Video by Michael Bohm and Megan Charms

As students pull out of the BHS parking lot, how many will put down their iphones? Photo by Asha Clark.

Texting While Driving: Why the Controversy?

March 11, 2010

      By Scott Remer, Staff Writer There have always been distractions on the road. In Henry Ford’s era, it was the person sitting next to you. Later, it was the radio or CD player. Now, texting,...

Students expected to pick up their weekly newspaper when they walked into school on November 20th. Photo by Jeffrey Zuckerman.

Illinois High School Tests Limits of Student Expression

December 22, 2009

By Monica Arkin, Staff Writer Friday, Nov. 20th was a unique day at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois. As students walked through the main doors in the morning, they expected to pick up...

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