The Bucs' Blade

The Rise of Skywalker a satisfying end to the three year saga

Sophia Jaeger, Feature Editor • January 16, 2020

The Rise of Skywalker was everything I hoped for, everything I dreamed of and my heart is filled to the brim with emotions. As the credits rolled I couldn't distinguish if my tears were of utter sadness...

Twisting trends

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor • January 16, 2020

As I look through my closet, I wonder what I’ll choose to wear for the next day. As I do that, I think “should I wear this or that?” Clothes express who I am and what my mood is for that day....

Cats is so bad its good

Sophia Jaeger, Feature Editor • January 16, 2020

CGI has always unsettled me, I find it terrifying. Frankly, it's the reason I’ve never watched “Avatar”. So I can't tell you why I let my family convince me to go see the new creation of “Cats”,...

Portenga testing the waters with marine biology

Mike Baldus, Reporter • January 16, 2020

Staring through the glass protecting the beluga whales at Shedd Aquarium, Steffanie Portenga’s marine biology class is mesmerized by them. The class was supposed to visit the sea lions, but they were...

The future of politics is on the horizon

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor • January 14, 2020

The creaks in the floor of the Ottawa County Democratic Party Headquarters Office echo off the wood floor and block walls. Every sound is amplified. The walls are decorated with various campaign...

Finest Yet

Adrienne Parcheta, Reporter • January 14, 2020

The one and only former One Direction star Harry Styles released a new album on Dec. 13 called “Fine Line.” Not only is Styles divine looking, but his vocal abilities are also through the roof! His...

Impossible Whopper

Adrienne Parcheta, Reporter • January 14, 2020

This weekend on one of my frequent commutes around town, I decided to make a quick side stop to Burger King to get a taste of the new Impossible Whopper. The typical Whopper consists of the meat patty,...

Senior discovers passion for video

Morgan Womack, Co-Editor-In-Chief • December 5, 2019

Senior Oscar Sipe never goes home. It’s 4:00 p.m. on a recent Friday night and Sipe isn’t out with his friends or unwinding at home like most high schoolers. No, you can find him at the LC Walker...

Fashion: stylish streetwear

Gabi Nadeau, Reporter • December 5, 2019

Fallen Order on chart for game of the year

Grant Engelsman, Reporter • November 26, 2019

Recently, the action-adventure genre of gaming was changed forever with just one unique game. On November 15, Respawn Entertainment teamed up with EA to release their newest game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen...

Bad breath(alyzing)

Caleb Berko and Sam Woiteshek • November 26, 2019

Senior Olivia Striegle strolls through the brisk autumn air, swings open the shiny, metallic doors to the athletic entrance and immediately becomes log-jammed by a thick line of people. But there is...

Smaka earns 500th win in volleyball

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor • November 26, 2019

The match reaches an end, the Bucs have won against Reeths Puffer and the players rush to the court. As the Bucs feel great about the win and Reeths Puffer is at a low, the opposing teams begin to line...