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The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

Photo from 2014-15 season by C.J. Kitson.

Maishe Dailey Reclassifies, Makes Prep School Plans

Aden Stern, Online Sports Editor October 8, 2015

The Bison basketball team has a lot to look forward to this season, and 6'6 forward Maishe Dailey will be a big part of it. “I'm expecting him to be exactly what he was for this team last year: the...

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Who Should Start in Cleveland? History Shows that it Probably Doesn’t Matter

Ryan Marmaros, Sports Editor October 8, 2015

Since the Cleveland Browns’ reemergence as a franchise in 1999, 24 starting quarterbacks have graced the field. Remarkably, in those 17 seasons, only one quarterback has held the starting position for...

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BHS Remains High in National Rankings, But Drops From Previous School Year

Jinle Zhu, Features Editor October 7, 2015

This year, BHS was ranked among the top high schools in the nation (#230) in Newsweek’s rankings of 26,000 high schools across the United States; however, BHS also dropped from last year’s #175. According...

Burwell in June on the Appalachian Trail in northern Va. Photo courtesy of Joe Burwell.

Where Are They Now? Joe Burwell Edition

Phil Schnee, Sports Editor October 2, 2015

Like many of the teachers who "graduated" last spring, former science teacher Joe Burwell is taking full advantage of his retirement. “I have definitely enjoyed my time off so far,” Burwell said....

In 2013 and 2014, the activities fair was held during open house. Photo from Beachcomber archives.

Student Clubs Scramble for New Recruits

Clarissa Djohari, News Editor October 1, 2015

Before the first model UN meeting, senior Pauline Keselman took a proactive approach to recruitment. “I went around to the lunch tables and talked to the freshmen and asked them to tell their friends,”...

United States Capitol; Photo by Kevin McCoy via Wikimedia Commons.

Our Government, Our Gridlock

Alex Cala, Opinion Editor October 1, 2015

Have Americans gotten so sick and tired of the gridlock in Washington, of the seemingly inept politicians they themselves elect, that they are willing to elect someone as politically inexperienced and...

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“Straight Outta Compton” Traces the Emotional Rise and Fall of a Hip-Hop Super-Group

Alexander Robison, Staff Writer September 25, 2015

Given its subject matter, one might expect F. Gary Gray’s Straight Outta Compton to be violent and gratuitous. However, it’s actually a heartfelt and emotional journey. Even viewers who are not followers...

Refugees at border crossing in Macedonia, Aug. 24, 2015. Photo by Dragan Tatic via Wikimedia Commons.

Local Communities Should Welcome Refugees

Sydney Eisenberg, Staff Writer September 24, 2015

Last week, President Obama announced that the United States would accept up to 10,000 Syrian refugees. However, many criticize the United States for not taking in more. Anne Richard, the U.S. Assistant...

The top three contestants for 2015 Homecoming Queen: Kayla Harrison, Brianna Weisman and Hannah Cantlie. Photo courtesy of Craig Alexander.

The Field Narrows For 2015 Homecoming Queen

Samantha Shaffer, Staff Writer September 24, 2015

Students will vote Friday for Homecoming Queen. The top three contestants are Hannah Cantlie, Kayla Harrison and Brianna Weisman. The Beachcomber interviewed each of them. Hannah Cantlie Describe...

Photo from Beachcomber archives by Jeff Murtaugh

Bison Teams Face New Opponents This Year in Realigned CVC

Phil Schnee, Sports Editor September 11, 2015

In the 2015-16 school year, fans will see some unfamiliar teams take the field against the Bison. Why? Since the last season ended, both Aurora High School and Kenston High School have left the Chagrin...

Photo by Grant Gravagna.

Activities Fair Poorly Attended

Clarissa Djohari, News Editor September 5, 2015

Upperclassmen were prepared to pitch their activities to freshmen on Wednesday morning, Sept. 2. But at 8:20 a.m., when the speeches were scheduled to start, most of the gym bleachers were still empty. The...

Photo by Bradford Douglas.

Damion Creel Returns to Coach the Team He Once Led

Raquel Wu & Ryan Marmaros August 14, 2015

Damion Creel is a 1994 graduate of BHS. During his high school career, Creel excelled at multiple sports including baseball, basketball and football. Creel even earned 1st team all-Ohioan honors in baseball...

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