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Last years team made it far in the playoffs, but lost to Waynedale in the district semi-finals. Waynedale went on to win the state championship for the second year in a row.

Baseball Team Sets Goals for Season

Lexi Jaffe, Staff Writer March 14, 2024

The Bison baseball team has been preparing since late February with their new coach Matt Lamovec. “Practices have been going well,” Lamovec said. “The team has been working hard to get ready for...

Junior Zeynep Yazar stars as Arielle in The Little Mermaid.

Drama Club to Present “The Little Mermaid” this Weekend

Alex Bravo, Staff Writer March 13, 2024

Just four and a half months since their last show, the theater program will be back on the stage this weekend with their musical adaptation of The Little Mermaid, directed by Topher Helm and Johnathan...

The orchestra played Halloween-themed music at the Spooktacular. Musicians wore costumes, and the performance incorporated special effects, videography, spoken word and dance. Photo courtesy of Allison Siekmann.

Orchestra Makes Music, Builds Community

Lyndia Zheng, Layout Editor March 12, 2024

The BHS orchestra has had an exciting season full of concerts, fundraisers and competitions. “[We] believe in the power of having a strong community in an orchestra - a place where students can feel...

Sales have picked up steadily in the past few months, and Dimitrijevic reports that their sales are currently in the five figures.

BHS Entrepreneurs Launch Clothing Line

Jaycob Zabell and Staff Writer March 11, 2024

Junior Osita Ogor and senior Straja Dimitrijevic have started their own clothing line this year. The brand name, ‘Elohim’ reflects their desire to promote inclusivity and unity, drawing from their...

The majority of the old playground equipment was over 20 years old and had reached its life expectancy.

Renovated Playground to Open this Summer

Alex Bravo, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

If you’ve driven by the Beachwood Family Aquatic Center over the past few months, you’ve probably noticed that the land which once housed the long-standing city playground is filled with dirt and construction...

Indoor track is a great way for athletes to improve times and stay competitive during the winter months.

Bison Athletes Climb Podium in Seven Events at Indoor State Tournament

Jacob Tannenbaum, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

Beachwood sent 20 athletes to the indoor track and field state championship on Saturday, March 2, and Bison athletes placed in seven events. Senior Kylie Walters placed 6th in the long jump; senior...

It was wonderful that the filmmakers were able to get Reneé Rap, who starred as Regina George in the Broadway musical from 2019 to 2020, to reprise her role in the movie.

‘Mean Girls’ Remakes Original With Contemporary Humor and Music

Amy Zhou, News Editor March 6, 2024

The Mean Girls remake was released in theaters on Jan. 12, receiving mostly positive reception as it blended the nostalgia of the original film with updated humor for a contemporary audience.  The...

Matt Lamovec has coached in the Mayfield Boys Baseball League and worked as Shaker’s JV coach. Until being hired at Beachwood, he coached the Ohio Mavericks program for 15 year olds.

Baseball Team Training With New Coach

Allie Rindsberg, Staff Writer March 5, 2024

The Athletic Department hired a new head baseball coach in September after a long search over the summer.  The new coach Matt Lamovec attended Mayfield High School, where he played four years of baseball,...

Mifepristone blocks the hormones necessary for pregnancy. Image source: Lukáš Mižoch, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Medication-Induced Abortion

Madeleine Mehler, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed in December to hear another abortion case, this one focused on medication-induced abortion, which accounts for more than  50% of all abortions in the United States. Mifepristone...

Junior Nick Reese has played a key role in Bison wins this season, including the Feb. 2 overtime win against Orange.

Reese Leads On and Off the Court

Lexi Jaffe, Staff Writer March 1, 2024

Unfortunately the Beachwood Boys basketball season came to an end this past Tuesday with a tough loss to the Southeast High School Pirates in Ravenna. However, the team saw great improvement over the...

High school students danced to welcome the year of the dragon.

Beachwood Celebrates Lunar New Year

Anna Tonyushkin, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

For the first time in history, Beachwood students had the day off Friday, Feb. 9 to celebrate Lunar New Year. In addition, the Chinese Family Affinity Group and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)...

Jayden Koonce seeks an angle for a layup during the Orange game on Feb. 2.

Bison Boys Face Southeast Pirates in First Round of Playoffs

Josh Rosenblitt, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

The boys Basketball team will play their first playoff game on Tuesday, Feb. 27, against Southeast High School at the Pirates’ home court in Ravenna.  The bison enter the contest with a 6-16 record,...

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