Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders talks income inequality at a rally at Grand Valley State Universitys Field House.

Grand Haven students’ experience at a Bernie Sanders rally March 4

Emma Dale, Reporter March 7, 2016

https://youtu.be/gdwLDmvwzf0 A line, maybe a mile long, wraps around the field house at Grand Valley State University’s campus. Blue signs that read “Bernie 2016” are dispersed throughout the...

“Springcoming” spirit week schedule

Alexis VanSingel, News Editor March 7, 2016

As the snow starts to melt and the school days seem to drag on, students are itching to take off for spring break. In a celebration of warmer days in sight, student senate is presenting Springcoming Week. Monday...

Junior Jimmy Mitchell has been bowling since the age of three. He bowled his first perfect game in eight grade and is now  captain of the bowling team.

Junior Jimmy Mitchell leads boys bowling team

Zac Holman, Reporter March 2, 2016

Junior  Jimmy Mitchell approached the lane for his final frame, a perfect game on the line. He grabbed his black and blue striped ball and threw it down the lane with perfect precision that only a seasoned...

Junior Talia Desanto shows off her style with classic Doc Martins and a statement coat. 
Desantos fashion is influenced largely by her experience in California and her sister.

What are you wearing?

Abby Reyenga, Reporter March 2, 2016

Junior Talia Desanto has been known for her varying fashion choices. She is influenced by the different scene in California and those around her, but in a recent Q&A she reveals the true secret behind...

At the end of the tunnel

At the end of the tunnel

Emma Dale, Reporter March 2, 2016

*last names omitted to protect identity     Long dark hair rests on freshman Bella’s shoulders as she sits indian style on her bed, surrounded by walls plastered with posters of surfers,...

Formation Review

Formation Review

Jessica Ashburn, Reporter February 24, 2016

The queen has done it again. Beyoncé’s new single and music video “Formation” has caught the people's attention, not only because it is Queen B but because of its controversial message. Much like...

Grand Haven High School to host College Goal day Feb. 20

Grand Haven High School to host College Goal day Feb. 20

Vlasia Niotis, Web Editor February 20, 2016

If you’re planning to attend college in the fall, Grand Haven High School is hosting a College Goal day to help parents and students fill out the online FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). “FAFSA...

5 Things that happened this week

5 Things that happened this week

Kevin Swain, Senior staff writer February 20, 2016

A Federal Magistrate judge granted a Department of Justice request on Tuesday for an order demanding that Apple assists the FBI in its investigation of the San Bernardino shooting. Apple CEO Tim Cook...

HAPPY HOVERING: Hoverboards are quickly making it to the top of wish lists. A hoverboard is a balancing scooter that moves in response to weight shifts and is used for personal transportation. Talk of hoverboards started to surface in early November.

Hoverboard hype

Abby Reyenga, Reporter February 19, 2016

Sophomore Zach Tyler shifts his weight forward as the gadget he stands on lights up and accelerates toward his desired destination. More and more teenagers are either getting, or at least wanting,...

MOREYS MOTTO: After a suicide attempt, freshman Faith Morey discovers how to deal with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme mood swings, suddenly fluctuating between high and low emotions.  Though shes struggled and some days are still a battle, Moreys motto has become to stay positive.

Another side of me

Abby Reyenga, Reporter February 19, 2016

In the still hospital room, freshman Faith Morey’s heart monitor beeped in a steady rhythm while her mind raced with confusion. She had attempted suicide earlier that day. “That was the scariest...

Stranded in the Andes

Aliyah Austin, Reporter February 17, 2016

I found myself stranded in the Andes. The mountains stretched up into the hazy heavens and I was drowning in electric blue. I wanted to reach toward the sky to capture the infinite freedom of the pearl...

Senior skier leads team

Jordan Deklyen, Reporter February 17, 2016

When Ethan Nass joined the ski team for his fourth and final season, he was unaware of the challenges ahead of him. Challenges unlike any he faced in his prior three seasons. He now had new responsibilities...

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