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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

Payton rises to take a shot past Independence defenders.

After Rebuilding Year, Priola Focused on Fundamentals

Dalilah Harrison, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

The boys basketball team wrapped up their 2024 season with a 3-17 record. It was a rebuilding year for the team with a new coach, Pete Priola, who led with a focus on learning and resilience.  Coming...

The project will make Lake Erie accessible to Clevelanders.

A World-Class Lakefront Coming Soon

Hannah Smith, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

Cleveland's lakefront is about to get a major makeover, as city leaders plan to make the area more fun, accessible and eco-friendly.  The plan seems poised to move forward in 2027 in spite of challenges...

Aschkenasy dribbles to the net past Glenville defenders.

Best Girls Basketball Season in 10 Years

Jaycob Zabell, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

The 2024-2025 Beachwood Bison girls' basketball season concluded with a 13-10 record, reflecting both the team's growth and the challenges they faced. “This season was honestly one of my favorites...

 By the end of the night, we both had fifteen plates. A really cool feature of the restaurant is that if you eat 15 plates they give you a coin for their prize machine.

Bison Bites #4

Ethan Malek and Jaycob Zabell March 4, 2025

If you love sushi and are looking for a new way to enjoy it, Watami Revolving Sushi Bar in Parma is the place to visit. This unique restaurant offers a modern twist on traditional Japanese dining with...

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...

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