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The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber
The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber
Lyndia Zheng

Lyndia Zheng, Managing Editor

Lyndia Zheng (she/her) started writing for the Beachcomber in the fall of 2022. She enjoys writing about political and social news happening within and outside of Beachwood as well as working on layout. Besides writing for the Beachcomber, Lyndia participates in Model UN, Speech & Debate and student council along with spending time with her friends and family.

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“The school has a big community of Slavic kids, and it would be a great idea to introduce a culture club for people to learn more about their cultures," junior Anna Tonyushkin said.

[Photo] Students Share Eastern European Roots in Slavic Culture Club

Maurice Kaplan, Staff Writer
October 8, 2024
"Here at Beachwood you didn't need to explain why they were learning this,” Luce said. “No one asked that because people were invested in education here."

Math Teacher Jeff Luce

Lyndia Zheng, Layout Editor
June 7, 2024
Senior Landis Teren (pictured) and junior Ethan Harmer advanced to districts at the Springside Athletic Club in Akron on May 13-18 for singles.

Boys Tennis Third in Division

Lyndia Zheng, Layout Editor
May 28, 2024
Historically, Democrats have won the 21st District with an overwhelming majority, meaning the winner of the Democratic primary will most likely win the seat. 

Beachwood Councilman Eric Synenberg Wins Democratic Primary for Ohio House Seat

Lyndia Zheng, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
The orchestra played Halloween-themed music at the Spooktacular. Musicians wore costumes, and the performance incorporated special effects, videography, spoken word and dance. Photo courtesy of Allison Siekmann.

Orchestra Makes Music, Builds Community

Lyndia Zheng, Layout Editor
March 12, 2024
After receiving authorization from the police, the students were transferred to another bus and taken home while the bus driver was driven back to the bus garage to fill out an accident report.

Students and Bus Driver Unharmed in Dec. 15 Crash on Richmond Rd.

Ethan Dong and Lyndia Zheng
January 17, 2024
Family income impacts every aspect of a student's college application: what school they attend, what enrichment or extracurricular activities they can participate in and whether they can afford a tutor for standardized tests.

[Photo] An Opportunity to Redefine Affirmative Action

Beachcomber Staff
January 16, 2024
Many seniors will receive college decisions in the next two months. How will the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling impact them?

The High Court’s Affirmative Action Ban Will Transform College Admissions

Lyndia Zheng, Layout Editor
December 1, 2023
Majercak works with speech team members after school. From left: Alex Eisengart, Rachel Kantarovich and Evan Tew.

[Photo] Speech & Debate Team Returning to Local Tournaments This Year

Alex Bravo, Staff Writer
November 21, 2023
The storms created widespread power outages, and more than 50,000 people in Cuyahoga County did not have access to electricity the following day.

Storms Cause Power Outage and Aug. 25 School Closing

Anna Tonyushkin and Lyndia Zheng
September 20, 2023
Senior Haya Shehadeh takes a shot during the Feb. 10 home game against Hawken.

Girls Basketball Forfeits Playoff Game Near East Palestine After Train Derailment

Shreya Chellu and Lyndia Zheng
March 22, 2023
"The funniest thing that’s happened to me at Beachwood is seeing all the teachers who used to be my teachers when I went to school here," Grossman said.

Charlotte Grossman Returns to BHS as School Nurse

Lyndia Zheng, Staff Writer
December 15, 2022
Photo from bcomber archives by Bradford Douglas

Remember When School was Closed for that Water Main Break?

Lyndia Zheng, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
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