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Alex Cala

Alex Cala, Opinion Editor

Alex Cala has been writing for The Beachcomber since the fall of 2014, when he was a sophomore. He became the opinion editor the following year. Alex tends to focus on local politics and issues in the school. In his spare time, Alex enjoys hanging out with his friends and reading.

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Beachwood Community Affected by Trump’s Travel Ban

Alex Cala, Opinion Editor
February 24, 2017
Image source: splitmovie.com

Shyamalan Puts Original Twist on Classic Thriller Conventions in ‘Split’

Alex Cala, Opinion Editor
February 13, 2017
Photo from Beachcomber archives

Midterm Madness Intensified This Year

Alex Cala, with additional reporting by Nam Nguyen
December 21, 2016
Ohio’s school funding formula has been ruled unconstitutional by the Ohio Supreme Court, but the state legislature has never addressed the problem. Image by Livi Eppell.

Inequitable School Funding a Persistent Problem in Ohio

Alex Cala, Opinion Editor
December 14, 2016
Drawing by Molly Goldman

No One Took Him Seriously

Alex Cala, Opinion Editor
November 13, 2016
Photo courtesy of Kyle Scharf

Haynesworth and Scharf Hang Up Their Clubs

Phil Schnee, Staff Writer
October 19, 2016
It still hasn’t hit me that the Cavs won. It still feels like a dream, which is similar to the sentiment that King James himself expressed after he won it all. Photo by Phil Schnee.

The Curse is Broken

Phil Schnee, Sports Editor
August 26, 2016
Superintendent Dr. Bob Hardis presents to the student body on the auditorium and stadium renovations. Photo by Dar’Jon Bentley.

Auditorium and Stadium Renovations to be Finished For Fall

Alex Cala, Additional reporting by Nam Nguyen and Harsajan Gill
May 24, 2016
Image source: HBO.com

Game of Thrones Kicks Off Season With Intense Action at Castle Black

Alex Cala, Opinion Editor
April 27, 2016
Once the new Panasonic camera system is fully implemented, officers like C.J. Piro will have a body camera and his cruiser will be equipped with five separate cameras. Photo by Bradford Douglas.

Beachwood Police Department Purchasing Body Cameras

Alex Cala, Opinion Editor
April 25, 2016
Photo by Josh Lazar

After Series of Cancelled Games, Bison Baseball Plays Three at Home

Phil Schnee, Sports Editor
April 18, 2016
Ben Afflecks performance as Batman / Bruce Wayne is one of the flims strengths. Image source: dccomics.com

‘Batman v. Superman’ Falls Flat of Expectations

Alex Cala, Opinion Editor
April 10, 2016
With school buildings empty, the College Board has adapted exams for an at-home format.

Scheduling Season is Here Again

Phil Schnee, Sports Editor
February 24, 2016
Steve Carell plays Mark Baum, a hedge fund manager whose dark sense of humor, foul mouth and uninhibited anger make him a believable character who is likable in spite of his flaws. Image source: thebigshortmovie.com

“The Big Short” Introduces the Misfits Who Sadly Profited From the Housing Crisis

Alex Cala, Opinion Editor
February 13, 2016
Photo by Phil Schnee

Boys Basketball Holds Off Late Rally to Complete Season Sweep of Orange

Phil Schnee, Sports Editor
February 10, 2016
Most of this years seniors have been playing together since 7th grade. Photo by Ryan Marmaros.

Bison Boys Basketball Knocks Off St. Ed’s, 75-74

Phil Schnee, Sports Editor
December 22, 2015
Photo by Bradford Douglas.

School District Leaders Seek Voter Approval For Elementary Consolidation Project

Alex Cala, Opinion Editor
December 15, 2015
Next Years Semester Exams Scheduled For December

Next Year’s Semester Exams Scheduled For December

Phil Schnee, Sports Editor
December 8, 2015
This 1993 CIA map depicts Middle East oil and gas reserves. Source: CIA via Wikimedia Commons.

Intervention Will Not Prevent Terror

Alex Cala, Opinion Editor
December 8, 2015
Jalen Davis steps into a pass against Lutheran West. Photo from Bcomber archives by C.J. Kitson.

Get Ready… This is the Year for Bison Boys Basketball

Phil Schnee, Sports Editor
November 9, 2015
In their first show, Marmaros and Stern interviewed quarterback Ben Connor. Screenshot from Running With the Herd.

Stern and Marmaros Launch Sports Show on Bison TV

Phil Schnee, Sports Editor
November 1, 2015
The student section just before half time. Photo by Bradford Douglas.

Bison Football Finishes Season With Loss to Orange

Phil Schnee, Sports Editor
October 31, 2015
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
United States Capitol; Photo by Kevin McCoy via Wikimedia Commons.

Our Government, Our Gridlock

Alex Cala, Opinion Editor
October 1, 2015
Photo from Beachcomber archives by Jeff Murtaugh

Bison Teams Face New Opponents This Year in Realigned CVC

Phil Schnee, Sports Editor
September 11, 2015
Cartoon by Jessica Tall.

Republican Debate Further Alienates Young Voters

Alex Cala, Opinion Editor
August 13, 2015
Junior Jaelyn Pounds competed earlier this season. Photo by Bradford Douglas.

Four Bison Runners Qualify for State Track Tournament

Phil Schnee, Staff Writer
June 2, 2015
Photo by Bradford Douglas.

Baseball Team Wins CVC Title After 18-11 Season

Alex Cala, Staff Writer
May 29, 2015
Image source: Marvel.com

Marvel Makes Another Great Action Film: “Avengers: Age of Ultron”

Alex Cala, Staff Writer
May 12, 2015
Image source: winkinglizard.com

Winking Lizard Creeps Into Science Park

Phil Schnee, Staff Writer
May 11, 2015
Photo by Bradford Douglas.

Baseball Team Strengthened by National Schedule in Florida

Alex Cala, Staff Writer
April 28, 2015
Heres What Freshmen Thought of The New State Assessments

Here’s What Freshmen Thought of The New State Assessments

Phil Schnee, Staff Writer
April 21, 2015
The robotics teams imagery this year honored police. They named the robot robocop. Photo by Yuke Zheng.

Robotics Team Builds “Robocop,” Wins Third Straight Imagery Award

Alex Cala, Staff Writer
April 20, 2015
Image source: Rixtonband.com

Rixton Shows Talent, But Lacks Originality

Alex Cala, Staff Writer
April 10, 2015
Athletic Dept. Considers Single-Brand Option

Athletic Dept. Considers Single-Brand Option

Phil Schnee, Staff Writer
February 19, 2015
Summers spoke at the Thanksgiving assembly this fall.

From Fowler to Pamplona

Alex Cala, Staff Writer
February 13, 2015
Three Bison Wrestlers Place at CVC Championship

Three Bison Wrestlers Place at CVC Championship

Alex Cala, Staff Writer
February 13, 2015
Photos by Alex Cala

Traveling Exhibit Explores Influence of Nazi Propaganda

Alex Cala, Staff Writer
December 1, 2014
JV Team Builds Foundation for Soccer Programs Continued Success

JV Team Builds Foundation for Soccer Program’s Continued Success

Alex Cala, Staff Writer
November 3, 2014
Heres Why Teenagers Dont Get Enough Sleep

Here’s Why Teenagers Don’t Get Enough Sleep

Alex Cala
October 23, 2014
Photo by Alex Cala.

How Productive Was Your Summer?

Alex Cala, Staff Writer
September 16, 2014
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