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

J. Cole’s album “4 Your Eyez Only” explores race in new way

J. Cole’s album “4 Your Eyez Only” explores race in new way

Aliyah Austin, Reporter December 19, 2016

J. Cole’s album “4 Your Eyez Only,” released a week ago, is a purposefully artful, raw depiction of what it means to be black in the 21st century. Simply put, Cole’s first release since 2014’s...

Theater department wins big at thespian festival

Theater department wins big at thespian festival

Karianne Turner, Arts Editor December 15, 2016

At the Thespian Festival on Dec. 2, the theater department received an excellent or a superior rating, which is the highest rating, for their performance of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Juniors...

Bruno Mars new album mixes it up with fresh beats

Bruno Mars’ new album mixes it up with fresh beats

Ian Lynam, Reporter December 15, 2016

Starting off his newest album with the already hit single “24k Magic”, which is also the title of the album, Bruno Mars brings his A-game with fresh and funky new beats, creating a party feel with...

The receivers of an excellent or superior rating.

Theater department receives highest rating at Thespian Festival

Karianne Turner, Arts Editor December 14, 2016

At the Thespian Festival on Dec. 2, the theater department received an excellent or a superior rating, which is the highest rating, for their performance of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Juniors...

OneRepublics Oh My My: A Unique Step

OneRepublic’s “Oh My My”: A Unique Step

Spencer Sortman, Reporter December 13, 2016

In their most diverse sounding album, OneRepublic offers a new taste for fans who seek varied types of music while also providing the same familiar tunes that made the band popular. While the variety gives...

Moana leaves us wanting more

Moana leaves us wanting more

Ysabela Golden, Reporter December 1, 2016

I went to Moana with my father the day after Thanksgiving. We both love watching animated movies, and after years of going to so many together, I’ll admit that we’ve gotten pretty picky about it. Usually...

Jason Baumgart wears a headset, sending him into                                this virtual world.

Virtual Reality comes to Grand Haven

Spencer Sortman, Reporter December 1, 2016

Enclosed in a square room, the player swings his arm seemingly with no prompt through the air. He ducks and leaps out of the way clicking the device in his hand. The black headset makes the player look...

Trolls pulls heart strings of teenagers

Trolls pulls heart strings of teenagers

Kelly Klouw, Reporter November 28, 2016

Recently I was watching tv when a bright, cheerful commercial caught my attention. The commercial was for an upcoming movie. The movie seemed interesting, and different from the previously released movies...

Doctor Strange rolls into theaters

Doctor Strange rolls into theaters

November 28, 2016

I have a terrible tendency of falling asleep during movies I do not enjoy. However, I can truthfully say that it has been a while since I’ve fallen asleep during a movie and regretted it. About...

Loaded Potato Casserole

Macy Swiftney and Jamie Gretzinger November 23, 2016

INGREDIENTS 6 russet potatoes, sliced into ¼" slices salt and pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 cups...

The Best Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Macy Swiftney and Jamie Gretzinger November 23, 2016

Serves: 2 dozen cookies Ingredients 1 cups butter, softened 1 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ...

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