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The Beachcomber

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The Beachcomber

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Haynesworth and Scharf Hang Up Their Clubs

Phil Schnee, Staff Writer October 19, 2016

When they walked off the 18th green for their final time as Bison golfers, seniors Cameron Haynesworth and Kyle Scharf realized they had a lot to reflect on from four years on the high school team, including...

Photo by Athena Grasso

Adhesive From Track Installation Washed Into Retention Pond

Athena Grasso, Staff Writer October 18, 2016

Adhesive runoff from the BHS track was discovered in the stadium’s retention pond on Thursday, Sep. 29. After heavy rains, the latex adhesive used for track installation dissolved, traveling through...

Photo by Ben Connor

Freshmen Taking Chemistry This Year

Ben Connor, Staff Writer October 17, 2016

Incoming freshmen are now required to take chemistry, a course which was previously offered primarily to sophomores and juniors. Until 2014, freshmen took physical science, a class no longer offered...

In Saudi Arabia we spent much more time studying for tests than completing  homework,” Rihab said. “It’s a lot different.” Photo by Ofek Hyer.

11,000 Miles to Beachwood

Ofek Hyer, Staff Writer October 15, 2016

The sun bakes down violently on the dry desert of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and on the girl wearing the black hijab. But she is used to the heat. She is used to wearing the black, heat-absorbing cloth. She...

Students use Chromebooks to write their English essays. Photo by Tyler Pohlman.

After Three Years, Chromebook Program Gets Mixed Reviews

Tyler Pohlman, Staff Writer October 11, 2016

Beachwood implemented a one-to-one Chromebook program in the fall of 2013. The program provided a Chromebook to every BMS and BHS student to use for schoolwork and allowed students who chose to use...

Senior Shai Yulish dives for the ball in the season opener against Independence. Photo by Livia Eppell.

Shai Yulish Breaks Long-Standing Record For Career Goals

Max Alter, Sports Editor October 7, 2016

On Sept. 28, senior Shai Yulish made Beachwood athletics history. At the 28-minute mark of the home soccer game against Kirtland, Yulish scored his second goal of the game, pushing his career total...

“It’s always nice to go up to the top of the market and look down,” senior Simone Rackmill said. Photo courtesy of Greg Deegan.

Exploring the City With the Cleveland Club

Rihab Ali, Staff Writer October 7, 2016

Social studies teacher Greg Deegan and the Cleveland club traveled downtown on Friday, Oct. 30. The plan was to go to the Flats East Bank, but Cleveland’s weather did not cooperate. Due to rain, the...

Students lined up for school pictures today in the community room. Photo by Cameron Haynesworth.

Making a Better Book

Justin Dubin, Staff Writer September 30, 2016

Every Tuesday after school, Oculus staff members have been hard at the work of  preserving memories. English teacher Nicole Majercak, in her second year of advising the yearbook, has help this year...

Leah Roter prepares for a workout. Photo by Gabriela Colovan Costa.

Hard Work Pays Off

Athena Grasso, Staff Writer September 29, 2016

Junior Leah Roter is one of the fastest girls in the state. But you’d never guess it until you see her run. She is soft spoken, short-statured and humble. “I work hard, and running just suits me...

The Lights Are On

The Lights Are On

September 19, 2016

After decades of waiting, Beachwood football fans finally had the opportunity to enjoy a night game at home under stadium lights, and the football team had their first opportunity to play at home on turf,...

Hilltop students gathered in the high school cafeteria for lunch on Sept. 9. Photo by Nam Nguyen

Power Surge Closes Hilltop

Prerna Mukherjee, Staff Writer September 16, 2016

The electrical panel at Hilltop Elementary School started smoking on Thursday, Sept. 8, around 10:15, setting off the fire alarm.  In order to remove the smoking panel, workers shut off the electricity...

Senior goalie Griffin Davis defends the goal in the season opener against Independence. Photo by Livia Eppell.

Boys Soccer Evens Record With Defeat of Berkshire, Faces Orange Tomorrow

Cameron Umpleby, Staff Writer September 14, 2016

The Beachwood soccer team defeated Berkshire 5-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 13, bringing their record to 4-4. "We have a strong team and play really well together on our grass," said senior forward Shai Yulish,...

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