Students and Staff Consider the Pleasures and Pitfalls of Procrastination
Grant Gravagna, John Li, Cathy Perloff, Emily Topilow, News Editor, Staff Writer, Opinion Editor, Layout Assistant
May 21, 2013
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BHS Seniors Reflect on the Role of Art in Their Lives
by Ali Pinhasi and Christina Phelps
May 13, 2013
BHS Seniors Tanner Eitman and Crystal Looney discuss what they have learned as art students. Scroll down to listen. *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Regarding the Controversy in Medina City Schools
Lin-ye Kaye, Staff Writer
May 2, 2013
The situation in Medina, Ohio concerning its superintendent’s compensation raises a series of ethical questions. Specifically, is it ever acceptable for an elected body to make decisions not in the direct interest of the people it should serve? The Medina City Schools have not made their financial... Read more »
BHS Students Square off On Israel, the Palestinians and Human Rights
Cathy Perloff, Opinion Editor
April 30, 2013
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has engulfed the region since before Israel’s founding in 1948. Conflict intensified when Israel gained control of the Palestinian occupied regions of the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and the Golan Heights, as a result of the Six-Day War. Israeli settlement building... Read more »
‘Rent’ Cast Proves: ‘The Show Must Go On’
Megan Piccione, Staff Writer
April 29, 2013
Rent: School Edition, performed by the BHS Drama Club this past weekend, was packed with impressive dancing and singing performances. The cast dealt with major problems backstage, but handled each situation with bravery and grace. Though a leading actor became ill halfway through, the cast came together... Read more »
Plain Dealer Columnist Mark Naymik Reflects on Life as a Journalist
John Li, Staff Writer
April 26, 2013
Mark Naymik spoke at BHS on Wednesday, Apr. 24. Beachcomber staff, Cleveland club members and other students gathered in English teacher Josh Davis’ room to listen to the Plain Dealer columnist share his experiences and answer questions. Naymik spoke about a wide array of topics, including the journalism... Read more »
New State Tests Will Do More Harm Than Good
Beachcomber Staff
April 25, 2013
By mandating new state tests that are projected to have lower passing rates than the current OGTs, Ohio politicians certainly make it seem as if they are cracking the whip on our education system. But therein lies the problem: these new end-of- course exams are merely designed to make it seem as if... Read more »
Social Media Takes a Seat in Modern Classrooms
Christina Phelps, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2013
The personal lives of teachers have always intrigued students, and the advent of social media has only peaked this interest. “Students kept wanting to friend me on my personal Facebook account. Then they would ask in class why I wasn’t friending them,” social studies teacher Karissa Piper said.... Read more »
What Was That Awful Smell in the 100 Hallway?
Cathy Perloff, Opinion Editor
April 23, 2013
“It smelled awful. A student actually tapped me on the shoulder and warned me to stop breathing,” freshman Inkyu Kim said. “The smell was absolutely repulsive. It was nauseating,” sophomore Casey Blum said. “It started to come up from the pipes,” said English teacher Todd Butler. “It wasn’t... Read more »
First Annual ‘Entrovation’ Expo Shines Through Dark Weather
Emily Topilow, Arts & Life Editor
April 22, 2013
Gray skies and heavy winds didn’t keep the Beachwood community from attending the new BHS junior achievement expo: Entrovation, held on Friday, April 19. Entrovation is a registered trademark of marketing teacher Greg Perry’s students, combining the concepts of innovation and entrepreneurship. At... Read more »
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