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The Beachcomber
The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber
The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber
News
"[The library, city and schools] tried for a really long time to fit what the library wanted onto that site where the library is now, and it just couldn't work," said Beachwood Board of Education President Megan Walsh.
Leaders Tout Benefits of Library Project at Fairmount Site
Nimisha Kasliwal, Multimedia Editor • November 10, 2026
The project includes a new floor-to-ceiling glass entrance to create a more open environment.
Construction Completed at Shakercrest Entrance
Max Cannillo, Staff Writer • November 4, 2026
Senior Diez Williams signs a "Start With Hello" card during the week of Sept. 21.
‘Start with Hello Week’ Promotes Postive School Climate
Julia Bravo, Staff Writer • October 27, 2026
“This really isn’t about us. It is about our kids,” Ferns said.
Jet’s Pizza Donation Funds Equipment in Fitness Center
Antonio Steele, Staff Writer • October 21, 2026
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Features
Bayda comes to Beachwood from Maple Heights High School, where he worked for four years.
Nick Bayda Brings Wide Range of Talents to the Classroom
Oscar Liang, Staff Writer • September 28, 2026

One new face in the halls this year is that of Nick Bayda, who has joined the BHS...

After seven years at BMS, Terlonge is now counseling students at the high school.
“It Always Gets Better”
Nimisha Kasliwal, Multimedia Editor • September 22, 2026

The counseling office has a new but familiar addition: Keith Terlonge, who will be...

Since his son’s tragic death, Lischinsky has become a public advocate. Traveling across the country, he aims to share Yaron and Sarah’s story and speak out against the antisemitism that took their lives.
After Losing His Son to Antisemitic Violence, a Father Brings His Message to Beachwood
So Eun Kang, Editor-in-Chief • September 10, 2026

Daniel Lischinsky, father of the Israeli embassy staffer killed in a May 2025 antisemitic...

Sports
The team celebrates after junior captain Julia Bravo scores an impressive hat trick, helping lead her team to victory against Hubbard. “I was so happy to get the win with my team,” Bravo said.
An Historic Season
Max Spyke, Staff Writer • November 5, 2026
Junior Sarah Zhou qualified for the District Tournament in singles for the second time, earning the No. 2 seed out of the Boardman Sectional.
Girls Tennis Wins CVC, Sends Three to Districts
Oscar Liang, Staff Writer • November 5, 2026
Photos from senior night, final game against Trinity, which the Bison won 41-0.
Bison Football Battles Back to Competitive Record
Sam Wolf, Sports Editor • October 29, 2026
Trending Stories
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Photos from senior night, final game against Trinity, which the Bison won 41-0.

Bison Football Battles Back to Competitive Record

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The Bison girls volleyball team finished the season with an overall record of 14-6, ranked third in the Chagrin Valley Conference.

Volleyball Finishes Season at Sectionals

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The team celebrates after junior captain Julia Bravo scores an impressive hat trick, helping lead her team to victory against Hubbard. “I was so happy to get the win with my team,” Bravo said.

An Historic Season

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The project includes a new floor-to-ceiling glass entrance to create a more open environment.

Construction Completed at Shakercrest Entrance

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Junior Sarah Zhou qualified for the District Tournament in singles for the second time, earning the No. 2 seed out of the Boardman Sectional.

Girls Tennis Wins CVC, Sends Three to Districts

Editorials
Kansas elected their first Democratic senator in 94 years. Texas elected their first Democratic senator since 1988.
A Reminder that Change is Possible
Julia Bravo, Staff Writer • November 10, 2026

Americans across the country voted in the midterm elections last Tuesday, making history in many different...

The writer (second from right) and other FNA students tend to a manikin "patient."
UH Future Nursing Academy Offers Hands-On Experience for High School Students
Maya Gorodeski, Staff Writer • October 20, 2026

This past summer, I completed University Hospitals’ two-week pre-nursing program for high school students. UH...

Rather than responding to crises, we need to thwart them at their roots, even if it’s politically inconvenient.
Newest Bailout Reveals Underlying Economic Vulnerability
Siddhant Makkar, Web Editor • October 16, 2026

For decades, our government has orchestrated bailout after bailout.  Banks, industries, corporations—there...

Meet the Staff
Alma Saltzman
Alma Saltzman
Managing Editor

Alma Saltzman is a Junior who started writing for the Beachcomber in the Fall of 2023 during her Freshman year. She likes to cover a variety of topics ranging from sports to school and community issues. In addition to writing for the Beachcomber, she...

Sam Wolf
Sam Wolf
Sports Editor

Sam Wolf started writing for the Beachcomber in the fall of 2025 as a staff writer. Since then, he has taken on the role of Sports Editor. Sam is no stranger to sports as in the past he has played soccer, basketball, and baseball. Along with playing,...

Arts & Entertainment
The huge landscapes and dangerous environments make Odysseus seem small compared to everything he has to overcome.
Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ Leaves Out Important Details, But Gets the Characters Right
Jack Rindsberg, Staff Writer • October 8, 2026

Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' follows Homer’s epic poem through...

"The movie shows how difficult it is for Peter to keep being a hero while dealing with everything he has lost."
In ‘Brand New Day,’ Superhuman Characters Grapple with Grief
Tali Turell, Arts & Life Editor • October 6, 2026

Everyone knows Spider-Man, but Brand New Day asks us to look at the person...

“I want my students to learn different types of music and continue to grow,” Director Allison Siekmann said.
Orchestra to Kick Off Concert Season With Halloween Spooktacular
Semiha Elepele, Staff Writer • October 5, 2026

The BHS orchestra is looking forward to a busy year full of concerts with...

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