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Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

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Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

So Much For Gardening EP (2021)

Feng Suave utilizing old methods to create new sounds

Ben Pease, Arts and Entertainment Editor September 17, 2021

One heavily reverbed guitar, a bass line dancing out of the root notes, a soft yet steady progression played on keys and the dry, vintage drum rhythm tapping beats as if tossing stones upon a lake and...

HARD AT WORK: Future PREPd members collaborate to finish the slideshow for an upcoming presentation. I think it is important to be in this club because it gave me a lot of chances to work on a group project that isnt school, Ritter said. Learning how to work well with others is important.

Future PREP’d collaborates with Health Pointe to revise virtual health care system

Grace Montgomery, Editor In Chief May 21, 2021

A room filled with eight upperclassmen might not seem like enough to revise a virtual health system. But as juniors Cambelle Cleveland, Alison Doerr, Gavin Hubner, Samantha Ritter, Zoie Russell, Brooke...

WINDING UP: Lexi Thompson takes the ball back in her stance in her competition at Fairlanes alley.

Senior Bowler Lexi Thompson continues to excel despite Covid-19 limitations

Sarah Mayer, News Editor May 7, 2021

Senior Lexi Thompson closes her eyes and takes a deep breath. A hush falls over the alley as she prepares. Her eyes open and narrow in on the pins. She brings the ball back in her stance, lined up to...

ALL SMILES: English teacher Angel Dean lightens the mood during a round table discussion in order to create a welcoming environment that provokes thoughtful discussions. Kids want to be seen, they want to be understood and they want to be cared about and you cant get them to do the things you want them to do until they know that theyre safe and cared about, Dean said.

Teachers John Josephson, Angel Dean and social worker Katie Havey work to mend mental health following periods of virtual learning

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief April 1, 2021

You lost interest in the lesson five minutes in. Your camera and mic are clicked off, you’re still laying in bed and you haven’t changed out of the clothes you slept in. Although you’re well aware...

GREENHOUSE GOD: Glass shows different types of plants that students are growing in his Greenhouse Biology class whether it may be different types of vegetables or houseplants. I get pumped up when I see somebody enjoying stuff in the greenhouse. Later they might say Hey, Im gonna build a garden this year. You [then] know that theyre taking away something from the class, Glass said.

Science teacher creates change in everyday lives

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor March 18, 2021

Laughter fills the air as science teacher Roger Glass struggles to spit out his famous fish story while he gags on his words. He pauses from time to time to keep himself from vomiting like he’s...

A FOOT ABOVE: Keefe gets her hands on the basketball as Hudsonville point guard goes up for the shot. Even at 58 which is relatively short for her power forward position, Keefe is a strong defender.

Sole senior Avery Keefe sets example for entire basketball program

Grace Ostric, Editor in Chief March 18, 2021

Intermittent squeaks of shoes on the shiny hardwood floor, the overpowering sound of Lil’ Wayne’s “Uproar” blasting through the loudspeaker and harsh iridescent lights overwhelm the senses when...

Who is Ceramic Animal?

Who is Ceramic Animal?

Ben Pease, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 12, 2021

Psychedelic rock continues to be revolutionized and modernized as different artists add their take to the continually changing and developing genre. Ceramic Animal is one band that is putting their own...

BIRDS EYE VIEW: Schaub poses in BDG black jeans with a yellow long sleeve shirt and a pair of Nike shoes. I dress the way I feel comfortable. I like fashion because it makes me feel confident, Schaub said.

Senior Karlee Schaub shows uniqueness through fashion

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor February 26, 2021

From Urban Outfitters to thrift stores, senior Karlee Schaub collects pieces of clothing to add to her unique collection of clothes. “I think those places have the most unique clothes,” Schaub said....

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Senior Theo Moleski raises bees

Misgana Deur, Life Editor February 17, 2021

   

Photo courtesy Geffen Records

‘drivers license’ becomes hit for more reasons than one

Sarah Mayer, News Editor February 10, 2021

As a teen, I need to have playlists for every situation. I usually rotate through rap and hip-hop, but recently my mix has been interrupted. My new favorite song is called “Drivers License'' by Olivia...

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