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The Beachcomber

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The Beachcomber

The team of Adam Hong, Gavi Lappen and Elan Blond earned first place, finishing with a time of one minute and nine seconds, twenty seconds faster than the second-place team.

Duct Tape & Cardboard Cruisers

Isaac Gorodeski, Managing Editor April 8, 2025

The annual BHS duct tape boat race was held during second period March 7 in the indoor pool. The team of Adam Hong, Gavi Lappen and Elan Blond earned first place, finishing with a time of one minute...

The Bison faced Conneaut in the final round of the CVC Tournament.

Academic Challenge Wins CVC

Hannah Smith, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

The Academic Challenge team won the championship trophy at the Chagrin Valley Conference Academic Challenge Tournament held at Geneva High School on Feb. 1.  For the past two years they have placed...

Currently, the team is focusing on three main games: Valorant, Rocket League and Marvel Rivals.

Bison Esports Team Coming Soon

Byeong Woo Ahn, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

Freshman Logan Schadick is aiming to launch a brand new club–the BHS esports team.  The club would provide students the opportunity to compete at a high level in electronic sports.  Though the...

The girls 4x200m relay team of K'Dyn Harris-Tate, Marley Readance, Meena Abdul-Basser and Kyrsten Ginn won first place at the Indoor State Championship on March 7-8 at Spire Institute.

Track Team Makes Mark at Indoor States, Starts Spring Season

Allie Rindsberg, Sports Editor April 6, 2025

Beachwood’s indoor track team had another remarkable season with numerous state qualifying runners and several relay teams winning medals.  “Our team did very well overall this season,” senior...

This mini-album shows a side of Jisoo we have never seen before.

Jisoo Breaks Out & Stays True to K-Pop Roots with “Amortage”

Angelica Tall, Designer April 6, 2025

Kim Jisoo, more commonly known as the musical artist Jisoo, released her new mini album Amortage on Feb. 14. She started out as a member of Blackpink, the leading K-pop girl group. She was also produced...

Gonell won two national championships as a player at Mount Union and one as a coach.

Gonell Hired to Lead Bison Football

Ori Balkan, Editor-at-Large April 5, 2025

After a disheartening season filled with controversy, 10 losses and former head coach Scott Fischer stepping down, the future of Bison football was left uncertain.  Through a long selection process...

Sophomore Arnav Bokil performed 'Scientist' by Coldplay accompanied by Ellen Hawkins on piano at White & Gold 2024.

White & Gold to Showcase Student Talents

Elijah Kriwinsky, Arts & Life Editor April 4, 2025

The annual White & Gold talent show will be held on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m.  “This year, White and Gold is going to be even better than last year,” Co-Director Amy Schulte said. “Señor...

The team gathered in the auditorium at Rocky River High School during the Regional Tournament.

Science Olympiad Places Second at Regionals, Heads to States

Jaylah Wise, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

The Science Olympiad team had a very successful Regional tournament at Rocky River High School on Mar. 8, placing second overall. Junior Leo Wang is proud of the team’s performance.  “Hawken...

Beachwood's most passionate rivalry is against Orange. Photo from 2018 Bison-Lions game.

The Rivalries that Define Us

Allie Rindsberg, Sports Editor April 3, 2025

Rivalries in sports go far beyond the field, court or rink; their outcomes can stimulate or suppress the very heartbeats of the communities involved. They embody decades, and in some cases, centuries...

As sports editor, Weiskopf had the opportunity to cover the football team throughout the Buckeyes’ remarkable 14-2 season and National Championship win.

Weiskopf Shares Experience as Lantern Sports Editor

Ilana Thal, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

BHS 2021 alum Noah Weiskopf, a former Beachcomber sports editor, came to speak with the journalism class on Feb. 9. Weiskopf is now sports editor at the Ohio State University Lantern, where he has been...

If you’re looking for a delicious Italian restaurant with humble roots to add to your monthly dinner rotation, give Marotta’s a try.

Marotta’s

Taia Menefee, Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2025

Located on the corner of Lee Road between Silsby and Meadowbrook, Marotta’s is a charming Italian restaurant with a rich legacy of flavor and tradition.  Marotta’s offers a wide variety of dishes,...

“The second-place school had 12 awards—we had 20,” adviser Dominic Velotta said. “It’s amazing to see the kids’ hard work pay off.”

Model UN Wins Record 20 Individual Awards at CCWA Conference

Ethan Malek, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

The BHS Model United Nations team set a new school record at the Cleveland Council of World Affairs Conference on Feb. 25-26 at Case Western University, taking first place with 20 out of 30 members earning...

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