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The Beachcomber

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The Beachcomber

Betsy DeVos speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Feb. 2017. Photo by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons.

Federal Move Towards Vouchers Could Cut Into School District Budgets

Dalia Zullig, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2017

Betsy DeVos was confirmed by the Senate on Feb. 7 to the position of Secretary of Education, with the tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Mike Pence. At her confirmation hearing DeVos demonstrated...

BHS Musical Ensembles Play With Cleveland Orchestra for Auditorium Opening

BHS Musical Ensembles Play With Cleveland Orchestra for Auditorium Opening

Dalia Zullig, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2016

The renovated auditorium saw its first event on the evening of Nov. 5. The BHS Orchestra performed with the Cleveland Orchestra along with the choir and some of the band. Instrumental music teachers...

Photo by Dalia Zullig.

Reed Dons Bison Apparel

Dalia Zullig, Editor-in-Chief August 25, 2016
After 27 years in Cleveland Heights-University Heights and a year as interim principal at Shaker Heights, James Reed III steps to the plate as interim principal at BHS.
In Age of Trump, Minority Students Feel Vulnerable to Harassment

In Age of Trump, Minority Students Feel Vulnerable to Harassment

Dalia Zullig, Online Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2016

Senior Aya Ali is a Muslim-American whose family is from Lebanon. She chooses to wear a hijab headscarf. In a public school with few recognizably Arab students, she stands out from the crowd. “I’m...

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Kimmy Schmidt Offers Great Acting and Slapstick Comedy, Gets Old Fast

Dalia Zullig, Online Editor-in-Chief April 26, 2016

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, starring Ellie Kemper as Schmidt and produced by Tina Fey, is interesting, at first. The dark, somewhat ridiculous show starts out when Schmidt and three other women, nicknamed...

East Cleveland's Shaw High School band  blew the crowd away with an impressive, HBCU-style performance featuring spirited drums and dancing. Photo by Bradford Douglas.

MAC Scholars Honor HBCUs at Black History Month Assembly

Dalia Zullig, Online Editor-in-Chief February 22, 2016

The Multicultural Achievement Committee (MAC) Scholars hosted this year’s Black History Month assembly on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 19. This hour-long assembly focused on Historically Black Colleges...

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Nick D’ & The Believers Rock the Grog Shop

Dalia Zullig, Online Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2016

It’s dark and crowded in front of the Grog Shop stage on Euclid Heights Blvd. It’s the day before New Year’s Eve, and many of the over-21s in the crowd are a bit tipsy. This close to the stage,...

Rey (Daisy Ridley) provides a strong role model for young girls, and is a critical component of the film's success. Image source: starwars.com/the-force-awakens/.

“The Force Awakens” Captures Spirit of Original Star Wars Trilogy

Dalia Zullig, Online Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2016

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, directed by J.J. Abrams, grossed $1 billion in 12 days. It is the first film domestically to surpass Avatar as the highest grossing film of all time, and the highest...

Assistant coach Jove Tse, Co-President Samantha Shaffer and sophomore Daniel Mishins at the Chagrin Falls and Solon speech and debate tournament. Photo courtesy of Steven Shaffer.

Speech & Debate Club Enriches Minds

Dalia Zullig, Online Editor-in-Chief December 14, 2015

Speech and debate practice on a Monday afternoon is hectic. The room is loud, as students bounce ideas off one another and crack jokes. English teacher and head coach Nicole Majercak sits at her desk,...

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This Christmas, Ask Santa For a Safe Flight

Dalia Zullig, Online Editor-in-Chief December 13, 2015

TSA (Transportation Security Administration) security lines have become the most miserable part of airplane travel. You enter the maze of black guiding tape, and you find yourself sandwiched between...

After the preschool moves to Bryden, Hardis and Walsh see the Fairmount building as a space to be shared with the community.

Three Candidates Vie For Two Open School Board Seats in Next Week’s Election

Dalia Zullig, Online Editor-In-Chief October 25, 2015

On Nov. 3, Beachwood voters will select from three candidates for two open seats on the Beachwood Board of Education. Dawann Gray is looking to win a seat, while incumbents Joshua Mintz and Steve Rosen...

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