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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at a press conference on March 26, 1964.

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. King

Zara Zai, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which we celebrate every year on the third Monday of January, is more than just a day off from school.  It’s a day to think about Dr. King’s dream and what it means...

Math club members played cards at a recent meeting.

Math Club Sees Exponential Growth

Ilana Thal, Staff Writer January 14, 2025

Math club was revived about five years ago by class of 2022 alums Evelyn Zhang and Michael Karpov. But when Zhang, now a junior at Vanderbilt, stopped by their Nov. 25 meeting, she was amazed to see...

Senior guard Jacob Thomas attempts to shoot over an Orange defender. “The most challenging part was the mental aspect," Thomas said.

Rivalry Plays Out in Winter Break Doubleheader

Dalilah Harrison, Staff Writer January 13, 2025

The intense rivalry between the Bison and the Lions was in the air during the Jan. 4 doubleheader when both girls and boys basketball teams faced off in the Orange High School gym. The girls team,...

Grispino brings 22 years of police experience in a variety of different positions.

Grispino Settles in as Beachwood Police Chief

Ilana Thal, Staff Writer January 10, 2025

A new Beachwood City Police Chief stepped into office on Sept. 3. Daniel Grispino, formerly a commander in the Shaker Heights Police Dept., has already taken steps to achieving his many goals in Beachwood’s...

The city sought input from residents on four potential uses of the property: arts & culture, religious institution, residential housing and sports and recreation.

Fairmount Temple Property Designated for Senior Housing

Maurice Kaplan, Staff Writer January 9, 2025

Beachwood City Council voted unanimously on Dec. 16 to designate the former Fairmount Temple property for senior housing.  The City of Beachwood bought the Temple property for $8 million in June, according...

Hazen's unit returns from a mission in Lebanon.

The Most Successful Terrorist Elimination Campaign of the 21st Century

Isaac Gorodeski, Managing Editor January 9, 2025

The Israeli Government confirmed that the terrorist leader of Hamas and architect of the Oct. 7 massacre, Yahya Siwnar, was eliminated on Oct. 16 in a firefight with IDF soldiers in the south of Gaza.  In...

Junior Caleb Greenwood tries to pin his opponent at the Ron Madow Invitational on Dec. 8.

Wrestling Team Places in Top Five at Two Early Meets

Adam Hong, Staff Writer December 22, 2024

The boys wrestling team is off to a great start. The team placed in the top five in the Ron Madow Invitational held at BHS on Dec. 8; Caleb Greenwood placed first in his weight class; Justin Elwell...

Although there were clearly many factors that went into Harris’ loss, it would be naive not to acknowledge the role that her gender and race played in this election, on both sides.

Unshatterable Ceilings and Divided Electorates

Taia Menefee, Editor-in-Chief December 21, 2024

After Biden’s horrific debate performance in June, I immediately began to imagine a Harris presidency. During our weekly talk about politics, my dad and I toyed around with the idea, concluding that...

As we move into these winter months, be sure to check your tires and battery.

Make Sure Your Car is Winter Ready

Gavin Osborne, Staff Writer December 20, 2024

With yet another long, cold winter upon us, it is imperative to make sure your car can handle the cold and oftentimes harsh winter weather that our city receives, in addition to the regular maintenance...

"We love all types of music," club founder Angelica Tall said. "We just want everybody to have fun."

‘Just Dance’ Club Brings Fun to Fridays

Savanna Shields, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

The just dance club held their first meeting on Nov. 14, a fun, engaging, and relaxing way for students to wind down after a busy week in school. Founded by student Angelica Tall, the club centers around...

Out of 106 students who responded to the survey, 50 identified as Democrats or leaned left. 13 students identified as Republicans or leaned right, 40 did not affiliate with a party and 5 identified as moderates.

BHS Students Divided on Presidential Election Results

Randall Brown and Winter Delman December 19, 2024

Donald Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 Presidential Election in the early morning of Nov. 6. Cuyahoga County has continuously voted for the Democratic candidate in every Presidential election...

Senior Johnny Owens swims breastroke at practice in early December.

Swim Team Dominates at Early Meets

Byeong Woo Ahn, Staff Writer December 18, 2024

The Bison swim team kicked off the season with a fantastic start, taking first place as a team in their opening meet at Warren G. Harding High School on Friday, Dec. 6.  Junior Colin Elwell took first...

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