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The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber
The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber
Amy Zhou

Amy Zhou, Social Media Manager

Amy Zhou (she/her) started writing for the Beachcomber in 2021. She enjoys writing news occurring in Beachwood, and occasionally an opinion piece. Outside of the Beachcomber, she enjoys playing the piano and painting.

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Sophomore Arnav Bokil performed 'Scientist' by Coldplay accompanied by Ellen Hawkins on piano.

Students Share Creative Passions at White & Gold

Amy Zhou and Radha Pareek
May 18, 2024
Advocates argue that AI has the capability to make life easier, reduce human error and increase productivity.

“Still Needs a Human to Review the Work”

Amy Zhou, News Editor
May 13, 2024
It was wonderful that the filmmakers were able to get Reneé Rap, who starred as Regina George in the Broadway musical from 2019 to 2020, to reprise her role in the movie.

‘Mean Girls’ Remakes Original With Contemporary Humor and Music

Amy Zhou, News Editor
March 6, 2024
"Success comes with having a good time." Coach Jamie Lader said. Photo courtesy of Sasha Kheyfets

Cross Country Team Punches Ticket to Regionals

Amy Zhou, News Editor
October 27, 2023
BHS has seven new certified staff members this year, representing more than 10% of the high school faculty.

Beachwood Welcomes New Staff

Jack Soroka and Amy Zhou
October 26, 2023
Team 695 participated and won three regional competitions this year.

Robotics Team Advances to Quarterfinals at International Tournament

Amy Zhou, News Editor
May 21, 2023
The indoor track team with their medals after the March 3 tournament.

Indoor Track Places Fourth at State Tournament

Amy Zhou, News Editor
March 23, 2023
"We learned… that many of the kids didn't have the opportunity to celebrate with their families because there was not a day off from school. That became one of the challenges that the families talked about," Kevin Houchins, Director of Equity & Community Engagement

Beachwood to Recognize Three Asian Holidays on District Calendar

Amy Zhou, News Editor
March 6, 2023
Community members attended a public study session on Nov. 14 to consider options two and four.

Board of Education Approves Plan for Elementary Facilities Upgrades

Anah Khan and Amy Zhou
January 10, 2023
The plot follows a group of individuals who find shelter in an abandoned house from mass-murdering zombies.

New Directors Bring Horror and Humor With ‘Night of the Living Dead’

Amy Zhou, News Editor
December 1, 2022
“These negotiations were collaborative and professional,” Hardis wrote in an email. “Our communications are honest and direct, but always with resolution in mind.”

Teachers Working Under New Contract

Amy Zhou, News Editor
October 1, 2022
Marketing students also released 100 monarch butterflies on May 10 and contributed a butterfly sculpture designed by Craig Mitchell Smith to the Karen Kushnir atrium.

Marketing Program Raises $42,022 for Cleveland Food Bank

Amy Zhou, Staff Writer
May 20, 2022
The omicron receptor-binding domain (RBD) and N-terminal domain (NTD) both have 15 and 11 mutations, respectively, which cause a significant reduction in plasma neutralizing activity in infected or vaccinated people, which means there is a significant reduction in antibodies to fight the virus.

Omicron Impacts January Reopening

Samah Khan, Lana Lagman, and Amy Zhou
January 23, 2022
"It made me so frustrated to see how many of the players are willing to continue to play this life-risking game, all for a miniscule chance of actually winning."

‘Squid Game’ Exposes the Depth of Human Greed

Amy Zhou, Staff Writer
November 19, 2021
"I’d like to see more people get into virtual reality, possibly just to play Beat Saber," sophomore Alex Johnson said.

Sophomore Swings Virtual Sabers

Amy Zhou, Staff Writer
October 7, 2021
Making Connections at Leadership Conference

Making Connections at Leadership Conference

Kali Phelps, Shreya Chellu, and Amy Zhou
September 21, 2021
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