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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

Endless Legend presents a vibrant range of colors, with imaginative fantastical creatures.

Build an Empire, Face a Climate Crisis in Endless Legend

Joey Lewis, Staff Writer September 7, 2019
With the recent announcement of Amplitude’s so-called magnum opus Humankind, which appears to be a spiritual successor to Endless Legend, it seems appropriate to visit this game of exploration, expansion, exploitation and extermination.
The Bison defeated Chagrin Falls 3-1 on Aug. 22.

Unstoppable

Caitlin McCurdy, Staff Writer September 5, 2019
Bison volleyball's historic winning streak
After an 11-year hiatus, the Beachwood Bison finally defeated the Orange Lions.

11 Years Too Long

Joe Spero, Sports Editor September 1, 2019
Bison football defeats the Orange Lions for first time in over a decade
Junior forward Lucca Dallan drives right past a Falcon defender.

Boys Soccer Opens With a Decisive Win

Joe Spero, Sports Editor August 19, 2019

Beachwood boys soccer soundly defeated the Jefferson Falcons with an 8-0 win on Friday, Aug. 16. The Bison pounced in the first minute with a goal by captain Matthew Young.  From the get-go, the...

 Shame

Confronting Our Sexual Harassment Culture

Elizabeth Metz, Editor-at-Large May 26, 2019

I. A Life-Changing Moment Taylor woke up on a sunny, beautiful morning in May of her senior year, 2018. She made herself breakfast, running slightly behind schedule. Taylor drove herself to school, not...

On Friday, May 10, protesters rallied at the corner of Fairmount and Richmond wearing sweatshirts
reading ‘Save Coach Creel’ and handing out flyers demanding he be reinstated.

Coach Creel Rehired

Tal Rothberg, Staff Writer May 23, 2019

Damion Creel has been retained as BHS football coach for the 2019-20 season. The announcement was made official when an email was sent to football players and families after a special meeting of the...

Every year, millions of fish, birds and other animals are negatively affected by pollution and garbage in their environments.

Exposing the Hidden Costs of Litter

Alyssa Murphy and Miranda Desatnik May 22, 2019

People often litter without thinking about it, or ignore it when others do. They don’t realize the effect it has on the earth, animals and even our lives. Last year, the middle school Student Council...

Paul Chase greets students at the high school on Monday, May 20. Photo by Prerna Mukherjee

Chase to Return to High School as Principal

Prerna Mukherjee, Managing Editor May 22, 2019

Paul Chase, current principal of the Beachwood Middle School, will become the BHS principal for the 2019-2020 school year, while current BHS Principal Tony Srithai will be taking over as Principal at BMS. Prior...

Nick Uhas from America’s Got Talent presented an interactive science show. 
Photo from NOISE Facebook page; used with permission.

NOISE Expo Features Interactive STEM Exhibits

Brooklyn Hollimon, Staff Writer May 19, 2019

The Northeast Ohio Innovative STEM Expo, or NOISE, was held at BHS on Saturday, April 13. The event showcased science, technology, engineering and mathematical principles through engaging interactive...

Is keeping to the lines of binary gender so bad?

There’s Beauty in the Binary

Ruth Brown, Staff Writer May 17, 2019

What is the purpose of gender?   Nothing, if you ask some people at Beachwood, except to perpetuate the patriarchy and subjugate women.   I couldn’t disagree more with that notion.  I believe...

What are the advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence?

The Promises and Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence

Michael Karpov, Staff Writer May 16, 2019

We encounter artificial intelligence (AI) every day on our phones and computers. This technology can really help us as its capabilities grow, but it could also be dangerous. Currently, companies are...

Rahul Gandhi (left) of the INC faces Narendera Modi of the BJP. Images from Wikimedia Commons

India Faces Historic Choice

Nikhil Murali, Staff Writer May 15, 2019

With roughly 900 million registered voters, India is by far the world’s largest democracy - and this democracy is currently holding elections during a period from April 11 to May 23rd. It’s important...

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