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Club founders Chellu, Menefee and Zheng attended the Stephanie Tubbs Jones summer legal academy. Photo courtesy of Lyndia Zheng

Students Launch Pre-Law Club

Allie Rindsberg, Sports Editor January 22, 2024

Beachwood has a new club this year, founded by juniors Taia Menefee, Lyndia Zheng and Shreya Chellu.  Over the summer the three students participated in the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Summer Legal Adventure,...

On the weekend of Dec. 19 there were 200 false bomb threats made to Jewish institutions nationwide, including threats to local synagogues Suburban Temple-Kol Ami and Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple in Beachwood.

Antisemitic and Anti-Muslim Incidents Spike Dramatically Nationwide

Mikalah Malitz and Alma Saltzman January 20, 2024

Antisemitic incidents have  increased 360% since the start of the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).  The three month period between Oct. 7 and Jan. 7 saw 3,283...

This isn’t the only challenge Kheyfets (left) has faced in her cross country career. Last year her season was cut short due to a hip injury, and then she faced further challenges during the spring track season. Photo courtesy of Sasha Kheyfets

Kheyfets Places 24th at State CX Tournament After Losing Shoe

Alexis Mercado, Staff Writer January 19, 2024

Sophomore Sasha Kheyfets competed in the Div. III State Tournament for cross country on Nov. 4, placing 24th. Kheyfets is the first Bison girl to advance to the state tournament since Leah Roter, who...

Elwell competing at last years District meet, where he won CVC titles in 100 breast, 200 free as well as the 200 free relay.

Expectations High for Elwell After Impressive Freshman Season

Jacob Tannenbaum, Staff Writer January 19, 2024

Colin Elwell finished his freshman swim season competing in four events at the state tournament, proving he has the potential to be one of the best swimmers in school history. Coming into his freshman...

Sophomore Gavi Lapin, Hebrew teacher Irit Oberster and freshman Jonah Greller mix latke batter.

Israeli Culture Club Provides Safe Space for Jewish Students in Difficult Times

Lexi Jaffe, Staff Writer January 18, 2024

The Israeli culture club provides an opportunity for students  to  celebrate Jewish holidays and discuss issues relevant to Jewish people. The club meets once a month in Hebrew teacher Irit Oberster’s...

Shortly after the November vote, the Ohio house speaker, Senate president and a group of four Republican state legislators spoke out against the amendment’s passing and promised legislative action.

Ohioans Passed the Reproductive Freedom Amendment

Shreya Chellu, Editor-in-Chief January 17, 2024

Ohioans approved a constitutional amendment safeguarding access to abortion and other forms of reproductive healthcare on Nov. 7.  The amendment was written by the Ohio Physicians for Reproductive...

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

Police closed the intersection of Richmond Rd. and Shaker Blvd. for four hours after a four-vehicle accident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 15. The Beachwood City School school bus that was involved...

Family income impacts every aspect of a students 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.

An Opportunity to Redefine Affirmative Action

Beachcomber Staff January 16, 2024

Affirmative action emerged during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement responding to the discrimination faced by racial minorities and women. These policies aimed to provide equal access for discriminated groups...

Student Council Vice President Shreya Chellu poses with USCRI Development Associate Graham Ball and the 2080 items collected.

Students Coordinate Charitable Drives During Holiday Season

Anna Tonyushkin, Staff Writer January 12, 2024

Beachwood students oversaw numerous drives this fall, each supporting a unique cause and encouraging classmates to give back to the community.  The Class of 2026 ran a sock drive, dubbed Socktober,...

Jonah [Eli Boskey] is a math teacher and recovering gambling addict who is persuaded to enter a high-stakes game of yaniv with Bernstein [Ben Ducoff].

BHS Alums Tell Story of Bronx Teacher Risking it all for Students

Mirica Woodley, Opinion Editor January 11, 2024

Created by Beachwood alums Ben Ducoff and Amnon Carmi, Yaniv follows the adventure of a teacher trying to raise funds for a high school production of Little Shop of Horrors.  When Bernstein [played...

Supporters of Israel have hung posters, such as these in a Miami neighborhood, calling for Hamas to release all hostages.

What Israel’s Critics Get Wrong

Ori Balkan, Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2024

During the early morning hours of Oct. 7 I lay in bed, eyes squinting open as my phone buzzed frantically, blowing up with texts and notifications.  As I fumbled to unlock my screen I saw Hebrew letters,...

The movie attracted a broader audience with cameos from famous YouTubers such as such as CoryxKenshin and Matpat.

Five Night at Freddy’s Delivers Frights, Humor and Cameos

Angelica Tall, Micai Henderson, and Kendall Finley January 10, 2024

Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF) had its movie debut Oct. 27 after many years of buildup and delay due to various setbacks. The movie is based on a video-game franchise, spanning multiple games, comic...

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