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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

Intervention specialist Joshua Orr covers his zone.

Freshmen Upset Sophomores and Seniors in Volleyball, Fall to Teachers in Close Match

CJ Payton and Jaylen Spikes February 19, 2025

The freshmen upset the sophomores and seniors in the volleyball tournament on Thursday, Feb. 13 and went on to a narrow loss to the staff. "The staff won by one point because the freshman got a non-rotation...

The boys team has broken nine school records this year.

Swim Team Shatters Records at Districts, Heads to States

Alissa Monahan, Photographer February 18, 2025

The swim team placed third at Districts on Valentine's Day, shattering seven school records (nine for the year) and sending five swimmers to the State Tournament in seven different events. "We performed...

The best gifts are personalized or experience-based.

How to Find the Right Gift for Your Valentine

Zara Zai, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Valentine's day is almost here, and everyone is trying to figure out the perfect gift for their boyfriend or girlfriend.  Stores are packed with roses, pink hearts, chocolates and stuffed animals,...

Aschkenasy dribbles to the net past Glenville defenders.

Girls Basketball Celebrates Senior Night, Defeats Glenville

Lilah Droe, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

The girls basketball team celebrated senior night on Thursday, Feb. 7 with a 72-40 home court win against Glenville. This year’s team has been led by seniors Goldi Aschkenasy, Randall Brown, Lexi...

Juniors discuss school issues at the Jan. 9 SPIRIT program.

Second SPIRIT Program Includes Entire Student Body

Ori Balkan, Editor-at-Large February 7, 2025

Is it still possible to have a political conversation that doesn’t devolve into anger and cynicism? Beachwood, a historically diverse and progressive community, has been confronted with this question...

Freshman Eli Ward rehearses his role as Shrek. Image used with permission from bison.theatre Instagram.

Drama Club Rehearsing Shrek for Spring Musical

Savanna Shields, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

The drama club’s spring musical Shrek opens March 7.  The production, directed by Taylor Mortensen, stars freshman Eli Ward as Shrek, senior Rachel Kantarovich as Fiona and senior Deshaun Williams...

Rosenblitt has currently tied Beachwood’s record for most strikeouts, and he has one more season to play. The previous record-holder was Brad Goldberg, who is now the Cleveland Guardians pitching coach.

Two Bison Athletes Commit

Dalilah Harrison, Staff Writer January 30, 2025

Senior Johnathon Owens committed Jan. 22 to play football at Capital University in Columbus.  Pitcher Josh Rosenblitt made his commitment back in April to play baseball at Oakland University in Michigan,...

Since DEI attempts to include people of different races, abilities and genders, anti-DEI legislation seems aimed at  vulnerable populations, including transgender people.

Education Policies Should Protect the Most Vulnerable

Beachcomber Staff January 25, 2025

President Trump has proposed a wide variety of plans with regards to education, including returning education back to the states by closing the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) and removing “leftwing...

Do we accept information because it is factually supported, or because it feels good to believe it?

Inoculate Yourself Against Misinformation

Shreya Chellu, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2025

On Mondays last year our journalism class went to the library for “Media Literacy Mondays.”  Library media specialist Angela Maxwell showed us clips from TikTok, Twitter and Instagram and asked...

ESL, AP Chinese and honors Chinese students attended a field trip on Oct. 31.

From Struggle to Success

Lyndia Zheng, Managing Editor January 24, 2025

Starting over in a new school can feel overwhelming for any student. Now, imagine arriving in a foreign classroom where the language is unfamiliar, every conversation feels out of reach and even your own...

This year's Hope Heroes campaign is raising money for therapy dog programs in Northeast Ohio hospital systems.

Marketing Program Trains Business Leaders, Raises Money for Therapy Dogs

Ethan Harmer, Staff Writer January 22, 2025

Beachwood's Excel TECC marketing program is raising money this year for their new Hope Heroes campaign to support therapy dog programs across Northeast Ohio hospital systems. This is one in a long line...

"We look forward to the point where we literally could just hand the kids the keys to the restaurant,” Chef Wilson said.

Culinary Arts Program Prepares Students for Restaurant Careers

Anna Tonyushkin, Features Editor January 22, 2025

The Excel Tecc Culinary Arts Program housed at BHS allows high schoolers to immerse themselves in the world of cooking and baking to prepare for a career in the industry. The program is run by Chef...

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