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

Katy Perry releases another catchy pop song

Katy Perry releases another catchy pop song

Benjamin Ingall, Reporter February 27, 2017

Katy Perry released a new song Feb. 21 with the title “Chained to the Rhythm.” The song features fellow artist Skip Marley and has a mellow but fast beat. At first listen, this song doesn’t really...

The Foreigner preview

“The Foreigner” preview

Anna Ackerman, Reporter February 24, 2017

What: Seven participants will put on a play called “The Foreigner”. It’s about a man who is thought to not know English, and through this learns the secrets of many others. When: Friday Feb. 24...

Hidden Figures challenges social roles

Hidden Figures challenges social roles

Sarah Sanders, Reporter February 22, 2017

So here I am in the library check out line. I was getting a “Calculus for Dummies” book, to help with my Calc BC class. The lady next in line looked at me then over at the books I was checking out,...

Goodbye 2016, hello quality entertainment

Ysabela Golden, Reporter February 22, 2017

2016 was no one’s favorite year (excepting maybe a few homicidal clowns), but it did do us the favor of leaving behind a pile of pretty interesting media for us to sort through in the new year. So while...

Lumineers shine bright at VanAndel Arena

Jack Nicholson and Julia Drabczyk February 7, 2017

More oomph than the usual softened tempo, the echoing vocals and instrumentals in the howling gridiron, and the amount of people laughing, hypnotized by the music was more than just an enjoyable experience,...

Aaron Blain instructs his class on what they will be doing that day. His enthusiasm flows through every kid.

Aaron Blain’s booming excitement entertains kids

Madeline Monroe, Reporter February 7, 2017

Unlike the stereotypical history class, teacher Aaron Blain’s is full of excitement. When entering his room students are up and talking. A group of kids stands by the door talking about last night's...

Nick Vance lands the win with All of Me, leaving us all breathless with his deep voice.

Nick Vance scores a spot in the West Michigan Showcase

Karianne Turner, Arts Editor February 2, 2017

On Jan. 31, many students, and a few staff members, hit the talent show stage to win a spot in the West Michigan Showcase. This is where students from all over West Michigan compete in their area of expertise,...

La La Land leaves viewers lovestruck

La La Land leaves viewers lovestruck

Karianne Turner, Arts Editor February 2, 2017

Simply from watching the trailer of La La Land, this movie comes across as a cheesy musical where the characters all burst into song every few minutes, the whole town joins, and everyone knows the words...

Ed Sheeran shows a different style in his new singles

Ed Sheeran shows a different style in his new singles

Caitlin Shampine, Life Editor January 15, 2017

Sheeran has a reputation of slower heartfelt music, but in these new singles “Castle on the Hill” and “Shape of You,” he challenges that idea. His choice of releasing each song separate was met...

Rogue One gives Star Wars fans a new hope

Rogue One gives Star Wars fans a new hope

Ysabela Golden, Reporter January 11, 2017

A significant amount of my childhood was spent mentally begging George Lucas to make another Star Wars movie. Lucas failed to come through for me, but eventually, as advertised, Disney took it upon themselves...

George Fullerton after his last performance.

Fullerton exceeds all expectations

Ysabela Golden, Reporter January 11, 2017

Laying back on one of the curved couches in the back of the library, I checked and rechecked the email that confirmed the interview time between glances at the door, waiting for someone who looked like...

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