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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

Math Department Implements New Curriculum to Align With Common Core

Math Department Implements New Curriculum to Align With Common Core

Jon Shapiro, Staff Writer October 19, 2013

When classes started this fall, students were quick to recognize changes to the math curriculum in honors and college preparatory algebra I, II and geometry courses. In order to explain the changes to...

GSA Members Speak Out Against Intolerance

GSA Members Speak Out Against Intolerance

Dalia Zullig, Staff Writer October 18, 2013

Students walking into English teacher Casey Matthews’ room 164 on a Wednesday afternoon find a room full of upbeat people making jokes. Students are wearing rainbow pins on their book bags in support...

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Many Clubs Scrambled to Find Staff Advisers as School Year Began

Naomi Grant and Hannah Leland, Staff Writers October 17, 2013

As the school year began, it seemed as though some clubs such as yearbook, Junior Council of World Affairs (JCWA, or Model UN), tech crew and drama club could be at risk due to  lack of advisers. These...

Dont Let Technology Control Your Life

Don’t Let Technology Control Your Life

Naomi Grant, Staff Writer October 15, 2013

Texting is a common occurrence in the halls of BHS, and I’ll readily admit that I also do it from time to time. However, many teens today have blurred the line between using technology for good and for...

Reflecting on Walter Whites Journey

Reflecting on Walter White’s Journey

Max Bleich, Opinion Editor October 14, 2013

For the past six years, many of us have been deeply engaged in a television series that shows a character transform, in creator Vince Gilligan’s words, “from Mr. Chips to Scarface,” as Walter White...

Bennys Spirit Shop: Open For Business

Benny’s Spirit Shop: Open For Business

Grant Gravagna, News Editor October 14, 2013

The purpose of Benny’s Spirit Shop, the newly-opened school store, is to afford students a spot to purchase snacks, pick up Beachwood Bison apparel and mingle with friends. However, Benny’s, named...

Construction Continues for TV Production and Culinary Arts Classes

Construction Continues for TV Production and Culinary Arts Classes

Emily Topilow, Features Editor October 9, 2013

Most students and teachers arrived on the first day of school to find a renovated school and new classrooms. But when T.V. production teacher Kevin Houchins and culinary arts teachers Chef Kortez Wilson...

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

Clubs Struggle With New Activities Fair Format

Reid Gobieski, Staff Writer October 8, 2013

On Sept. 17th, a host of student activities presented before a crowd of parents at the activities fair, held during open house. Traditionally, the fair was held during a morning assembly before a student...

The Costs and Benefits of Construction

The Costs and Benefits of Construction

Dalia Zullig, Staff Writer October 6, 2013

The construction at BHS is coming to a close. The final trees have been planted, and the final touches are being placed on the few unfinished rooms. The recent construction added a new English wing, a...

A Team With a Lot of Heart

A Team With a Lot of Heart

Jenny Shand, Staff Writer October 4, 2013

Although down on its luck at the moment, the volleyball team has a strong team spirit. “We have a lot of heart. So if we play our hardest in every game, it doesn't matter if we win or lose,” said...

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Can Freshmen Tackle the Challenge of Varsity Football?

Aden Stern, Staff Writer September 24, 2013

The biggest problems that most freshmen face are getting to class on time, getting homework done and finding a seat next to their buddies at lunch. For freshmen Ryan Marmaros and Josh Bialosky, it is a...

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