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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

Do we accept information because it is factually supported, or because it feels good to believe it?

Inoculate Yourself Against Misinformation

Shreya Chellu, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2025

On Mondays last year our journalism class went to the library for “Media Literacy Mondays.”  Library media specialist Angela Maxwell showed us clips from TikTok, Twitter and Instagram and asked...

ESL, AP Chinese and honors Chinese students attended a field trip on Oct. 31.

From Struggle to Success

Lyndia Zheng, Managing Editor January 24, 2025

Starting over in a new school can feel overwhelming for any student. Now, imagine arriving in a foreign classroom where the language is unfamiliar, every conversation feels out of reach and even your own...

This year's Hope Heroes campaign is raising money for therapy dog programs in Northeast Ohio hospital systems.

Marketing Program Trains Business Leaders, Raises Money for Therapy Dogs

Ethan Harmer, Staff Writer January 22, 2025

Beachwood's Excel TECC marketing program is raising money this year for their new Hope Heroes campaign to support therapy dog programs across Northeast Ohio hospital systems. This is one in a long line...

"We look forward to the point where we literally could just hand the kids the keys to the restaurant,” Chef Wilson said.

Culinary Arts Program Prepares Students for Restaurant Careers

Anna Tonyushkin, Features Editor January 22, 2025

The Excel Tecc Culinary Arts Program housed at BHS allows high schoolers to immerse themselves in the world of cooking and baking to prepare for a career in the industry. The program is run by Chef...

The yellowtail rolls had a buttery texture  that Jaycob couldn’t get enough of.

Bison Bites #3

Ethan Malek and Jaycob Zabell January 21, 2025

Previous Bison Bites have focused on a quick meal before practice. This time we decided to focus on a more formal dining spot. If you're looking for a place with fresh and tasty sushi, Pacific East...

“One of my closest friends isn’t allowed to race anymore because of [House Bill 68], and this makes me really upset because now they can’t run because of who they are,” junior Sasha Kheyfets said.

The Republican Plan for Education

Mirica Woodley, Opinion Editor January 21, 2025

Republicans made big gains in the November election, both at the state and federal levels, and they seem poised to enact dramatic changes in education. In Ohio, the Republican controlled-government...

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...

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