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"Rugby South Carolina, Boys High School Junior Varsity State Champions"

The Beckham Bengals Rugby, Out to Take Another State Title?

Quin Scanlon, Reporter October 11, 2024

Titles from the 23/24 season Because rugby in Charleston County is a lesser-known sport, some might be surprised to know that it still has a strong and committed following. Last year the Lucy Beckham...

A Look into Eliza Evans

A Look into Eliza Evans

Emme Cassell, Reporter October 11, 2024

Eliza Evans, a right-side hitter for the Varsity Girls Volleyball team, is a freshman at Lucy Beckham High School. Evans was born and raised in Mount Pleasant, SC. She has been playing volleyball since...

A sign in front of Nature’s Garden

The Man Behind the Statues

Lucy Bevivino, Reporter October 11, 2024

Cliff Simmons is the owner of Nature’s Garden, a well-known staple in Mount Pleasant. He has been a business owner for over 30 years and played a large role in making the store into what it is today....

The Lucy Beckham Boys Lacrosse team lifts their trophy in triumph after securing their third consecutive state championship title.

Boys Lacrosse Makes History

Sydney Singleton, Journalist May 14, 2024

With teamwork, skill, and determination, the Lucy Beckham Boys Lacrosse team has made history once again by winning the state championship for the third year in a row. Under the guidance of Parker Ferrigan,...

Erica S: A Look into the Extraordinary Ordinary

Erica S: A Look into the Extraordinary Ordinary

Madelin Stafford and Ava Kraushaar April 17, 2024

Erica S. is a mom of two and has lived in South Carolina for seven years while working in many underappreciated jobs. First starting as a waitress in New York, she and others had to deal with rude customers...

Photo by Dan Myers on Unsplash

Silent Suffering

Maggie DeBenedetto, Journalist April 15, 2024

Imagine yourself, maybe walking around school, chilling out at your house, or just hanging out with a friend. You get a notification, pick up your phone, and see a text, “I’m sorry, I hope I see you...

Comic by Eliza DuRant

Comic by Eliza DuRant

Eliza DuRant, Journalist March 27, 2024

MEC before the speech

Protestors Interrupt President Biden’s Speech

Maggie DeBenedetto, Journalist March 6, 2024

In Charleston, South Carolina on January 8th, 2024, an unexpected turn of events took place during President Biden's speech at the Mother Emanuel AME Church. A group of 3 Pro-Palestinian protested about...

Eita’s American Adventure

Eita’s American Adventure

Thomas Read, Journalist December 8, 2023

Eita Suzuki moved to America during the Spring of 2022 and explains his adventure to Bengal Beat reporter, Thomas Read.  The most exciting part of his life in America was definitely traveling to the Grand...

Beckham's TOY (Teacher of the Year!!!)

Beckham’s TOY (Teacher of the Year!!!)

Gianna Hernandez, Journalist November 29, 2023

English teacher and department head Ms. Lyon is very well-liked here at Lucy Beckham. She has won “Teacher of the Year” and is the supervisor of two clubs, Key Club and Book Club. She spends her free...

3-Time World Champion: Marin Scholar

3-Time World Champion: Marin Scholar

Ella Orvin, Journalist November 14, 2023

The Bengal Beat sat down with an inspiring athlete, Marin Scholar, to get an inside look on her busy life. Scholar is a 3-time world champion for dance. She describes the feeling of winning the world championship...

(Mia Wave-Nelson (number 13 in the middle) and two of her teammates)

Mia Madness

Janiya Evans, Journalist November 14, 2023

On Friday, October 20, the Bengal beat sat down with Mia Wave Nelson, a junior on Lucy Beckham High School’s varsity volleyball team. This is also an achievement that she’s very proud of, being able...

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