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The Beachcomber

Junior pitcher Josh Rosenblitt delivered 39 strikeouts in the three games against Firestone, Orange and West Geauga.

Baseball Wins Two Against West Geauga

Alissa Monahan, Photographer April 17, 2024

The Bison improved to 3-3 yesterday with a 5-4 win against West Geauga following a 5-2 win on Monday. Photos are from the April 7 Orange game, which the Bison lost 0-1. The boys are scheduled to...

This bill has the potential to be lethal to trans children in Ohio.

HB 68 is a Threat to Civil Liberties and Personal Healthcare Decisions

Beachcomber Staff April 5, 2024

Ohio House Bill 68 will become law on April 23, banning transgender minors from receiving gender-affirming medical care and preventing transgender girls from participating in women’s sports.  On...

Beachwood GSA advisers Topher Helm and Felecia Hamilton are concerned about the impact HB 68 will have on the well-being of transgender students.

Ohio Statehouse Overrides Governor’s Veto to Restrict Transgender Rights

Isaac Gorodeski and Jack Soroka April 4, 2024

Ohio House Bill 68, which will become law on April 23, brings a number of restrictions on transgender children in the state. The law prohibits health officials from performing any form of gender transition...

Beachwood students witnessed an 80 percent eclipse in Aug. 2017.  Photo from Bcomber archives by Gabriela Covolan Costa

Beachwood to Experience Total Solar Eclipse

Daniella Portner, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

Northeast Ohio residents will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on April 8 to experience a total solar eclipse when the moon will pass between the Earth and sun.  The sun will be totally hidden...

The 200 medley relay consisting of Junior Kevin Zhang, sophomore Ben Keyerleber, sophomore Derek Fan and sophomore Colin Elwell finished 6th in the state and broke a school record with a time of 1:38.50.

Swim Team Breaks Five School Records, Places at State Tournament

Allie Rindsberg, Sports Editor April 2, 2024

The swim team took five boys and Nina Mayers of the diving team to the state tournament on Feb. 23.  The 200 medley relay finished sixth in the state and broke a school record with a time of 1:38.50....

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

Beachwood City Councilman Eric Synenberg won the Democratic nomination for Ohio House of Representatives in the 21st District on Mar. 19 against Angel Washington of North Collinwood and incumbent Elliot...

Greenwood won his first round and advanced to the quarterfinals, where he lost to Reese Stephen of Barnesville and placed 8th in the state.

Caleb Greenwood Places 8th in State Wrestling Tournament

Ori Balkan, Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2024

Sophomore Caleb Greenwood competed at the OHSAA Div. III  state wrestling tournament in Columbus on March 7 and 8, completing his 2024 season with the strength of a Bison. Greenwood won his first round...

“Once you hit a wall and you keep going, thats when youre really going to start growing in a sport,” Doss said.

Doss Qualifies for Regionals

Mirica Woodley, Opinion Editor April 1, 2024

Senior Lynnia Doss is the first female wrestler in school history to qualify for the Regional Championships.  Doss has competed in a number of different weight classes. Performing strongly in her...

Zeynep Yazars singing was one of the highlights of the show.

Drama Club Puts Heart into ‘The Little Mermaid’

Alex Bravo, Staff Writer March 22, 2024

This past weekend's production of The Little Mermaid, directed by Jonathan Luster and Topher Helm, marked an emotional end to some very accomplished high school drama careers, and every member of the cast...

Mayers finished in eighth place at the district championship meet, sending her to the state championship meet.

Nina Mayers Competes at States

Jacob Tannenbaum, Staff Writer March 21, 2024

Senior diver Nina Mayers competed in the diving state meet on Wednesday, Feb. 21, making Mayers the first female diver from Beachwood to compete in states since Amanda Leizman in 2020. Mayers has been...

Junior Shreya Chellu delivered her campaign speech for Executive Board president on Friday, Feb. 23.

Student Council Executive Board Officers Elected

Eli Posa and So Eun Kang March 20, 2024

The election for the 2024-25 Student Council Executive Board was held on Monday, Feb. 26.  Shreya Chellu was elected executive board president; Ida Chang was elected vice president, Lyndia Zheng was...

Chalamet delivers a mesmerizing performance, infusing his character with vulnerability, strength and a sense of profound introspection. Image source: still from Dune trailer

‘Dune 2’ is a Triumph

Ori Balkan, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2024
Building upon the foundation laid by the previous movie, this installment delves deeper into the complex and rich tapestry that is Frank Herbert's iconic sci-fi universe--the Duniverse, if you will. 
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