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The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

Matthew Brown takes the podium at the March 13 board meeting.
Matthew Brown Hired as School District Treasurer
Samah Khan, Editor-in-Chief • March 24, 2023
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Senior Josh Greenwood placed second in the 150 lb. weight class.
Greenwood & Nzekwe Place at State Wrestling Tournament
Netta Haas, Opinion Editor • March 24, 2023
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The indoor track team with their medals after the March 3 tournament.
Indoor Track Places Fourth at State Tournament
Amy Zhou, News Editor • March 23, 2023
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Senior Haya Shehadeh takes a shot during the Feb. 10 home game against Hawken.
Girls Basketball Forfeits Playoff Game Near East Palestine After Train Derailment
Shreya Chellu and Lyndia Zheng March 22, 2023
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Beachwoods Model UN  members show off their awards after the fall CCWA conference.
Model UN Wins Best Delegation at Case Western Conferences
Jack Soroka, Staff Writer • March 20, 2023
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Debunking Misconceptions on the Kashmir Conflict
Debunking Misconceptions on the Kashmir Conflict
Radha Pareek, Staff Writer • March 18, 2023
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When you either scan the QR code or use the link in Google Classroom, you fill out the form, and that form timestamps on a Google spreadsheet that [administrators] and teachers have access to what time a student signs out,” social studies teacher Joe Petraiuolo said.
Administration Implements Digital Hall Pass, Addresses Compliance Concerns
Maurice Kaplan and Isaac Gorodeski March 17, 2023
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Diving Solo
Diving Solo
Rachel Kanterovich and Shreya Chellu March 16, 2023
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Swim Teams Historic Season
Swim Team's Historic Season
Rachel Kanterovich and Shreya Chellu March 15, 2023
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Mills says she has loved the job of treasurer because it isnt just a traditional desk job with repeated tasks every day; it calls upon different skills to solve problems.
Michele Mills Closes the Books After 35 Years as School District Treasurer
Jacob Burkons, Staff Writer • March 14, 2023
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Co-captain Kai Zheng consults with other team members during Beachwoods first-ever Science Olympiad Invitational on Jan. 28.
Science Olympiad Hosts First Invitational, Places Second at Regionals
Ethan Dong and Taia Menefee March 13, 2023
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“The most stressful part honestly is that once you hit senior year you realize that you are going to be living where you pick for the next couple years, so you really have to put yourself in it instead of just thinking about it,” senior Sepanta Entezari said.
Surviving the College Applications Scramble
Allie Rindsberg, Staff Writer • March 10, 2023
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“Online sports gambling has taken over my phone, especially on TikTok,” sophomore Michael Karas wrote.
Many Teens' Social Media Awash in Sports Betting Ads
Ori Balkan, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023
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Junior Miyani Mercer and sophomore Junae Simmons joined Dr. Harrell in singing This Little Light of Mine and Steal Away to Jesus.
Celebrating Black History Through Song
Nina Mayers, Staff Writer • March 8, 2023
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Eaton Corporation relocated from downtown Cleveland to Chagrin Highlands in 2013.
School Districts Await Lower Court Action on Dispute Over Chagrin Highlands Tax Revenue
Shreya Chellu, News Editor • March 7, 2023
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We learned… that many of the kids didnt have the opportunity to celebrate with their families because there was not a day off from school. That became one of the challenges that the families talked about, Kevin Houchins, Director of Equity & Community Engagement
Beachwood to Recognize Three Asian Holidays on District Calendar
Amy Zhou, News Editor • March 6, 2023
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Community members attended a public study session on Nov. 14 to consider options two and four.
Board of Education Approves Plan for Elementary Facilities Upgrades
Anah Khan and Amy Zhou January 10, 2023
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While Democrats made big gains on election day in neighboring Michigan and Pennsylvania, Republicans have increased their majority in the Ohio Statehouse.
Ohio Republicans Poised to Push Through Agenda on Critical Issues
Taia Menefee, Staff Writer • December 11, 2022
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[HB 616] would have an impact on [whether] students feel comfortable expressing themselves or even their identities in the classroom, and that’s not a direction I want to go in, School Board President Megan Walsh said.
The Statehouse Versus the School Districts
Shreya Chellu, News Editor • November 11, 2022
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The most common treatments include an already discovered FDA-approved vaccine as well as antiviral agents.
What You Should Know About Monkeypox
Jack Soroka, Social Media Manager • October 30, 2022
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Photo from bcomber archives by Bradford Douglas
Remember When School was Closed for that Water Main Break?
Lyndia Zheng, Staff Writer • October 24, 2022
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Beachwood students attended a Planned Parenthood protest at Willard Park in May.
How Will the Dobbs Ruling Affect Ohio Women?
Taia Menefee, Staff Writer • October 4, 2022
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“These negotiations were collaborative and professional,” Hardis wrote in an email. “Our communications are honest and direct, but always with resolution in mind.”
Teachers Working Under New Contract
Amy Zhou, News Editor • October 1, 2022
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Sophomores Chengyu Li and Anah Khan recruit for the art club on Wednesday, Sept. 7.
Clubs Compete for Recruits
Ori Balkan, Staff Writer • September 20, 2022
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Beachwood Community Theater performed Matilda in 2019.
Students Support Theater Camp Director
Shreya Chellu, Staff Writer • May 25, 2022
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Marketing students also released 100 monarch butterflies on May 10 and contributed a  butterfly sculpture designed by Craig Mitchell Smith to the Karen Kushnir atrium.
Marketing Program Raises $42,022 for Cleveland Food Bank
Amy Zhou, Staff Writer • May 20, 2022
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Robot Nikhil approaches the hub to deposit its cargo at the greater Pittsburgh regional tournament in March.
Bison Robotics Team Competes at World Championship
Anah Khan , Staff Writer • May 19, 2022
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Seniors threw a slumber party in the main hallway on Friday, April 29.
Seniors Park in Staff Lot, Hold Hallway Slumber Party
Netta Haas, Staff Writer • May 18, 2022
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Layout Editor Claire Weaver and Editor-in-Chief Hiba Ali have  worked hard to bring each issue to life this year.
Beachcomber Designated All-Ohio
Isaac Gorodeski, Staff Writer • May 14, 2022
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Inductee Jonathan Goldstein speaking at the BHS Gallery of Success in April 2014.
Beachwood to Induct 10 Distinguished Alumni to Gallery of Success
Netta Haas, Staff Writer • April 4, 2022
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