Due to a lack of student interest, The Bucs’ Blade does not have sufficient staffing to perpetuate the program at this time.
No new articles are being written or will be published for the foreseeable future.
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
Due to a lack of student interest, The Bucs’ Blade does not have sufficient staffing to perpetuate the program at this time.
No new articles are being written or will be published for the foreseeable future.
Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade
Due to a lack of student interest, The Bucs’ Blade does not have sufficient staffing to perpetuate the program at this time.
No new articles are being written or will be published for the foreseeable future.
Savor the Flavors of Grand Haven: Top 10 Essential Restaurants

Savor the Flavors of Grand Haven: Top 10 Essential Restaurants

Mara Bessinger, Reporter • January 10, 2025

Grand Haven is not just known for its beautiful beaches, but also as a hub for culinary delights. Whether you're craving authentic Mexican, indulgent breakfast dishes, or delicious smash burgers, this...

Taco Jalisco: A Flavorful Journey Through Mexican Cuisine

Taco Jalisco: A Flavorful Journey Through Mexican Cuisine

Mara Bessinger, Reporter • December 13, 2024

As a returning visitor to Taco Jalisco in Grand Haven, I find myself continually impressed by the restaurant's dedication to delivering authentic Mexican flavors. This charming eatery has become one of...

A barbecue bacon burger and chili dog from the Blue Porch. Burgers come with a side of chips, while chili dogs require sides to be ordered separately.

Taste of the Blue

James M. Beahan, Reporter • November 26, 2024

The Blue Porch restaurant recently opened at 21 North Beacon Boulevard, Grand Haven, MI, the previous location of Stan’s Tacos. When going to the restaurant, I first noticed that parking was severely...

Tyler, the Creator's newest album Chromakopia, released on Oct. 28 of this year. The album cover art and the release date of the album were announced on Oct. 17.

Dormant Potential: The Disappointment of Chromakopia

Morgan Butcher, Reporter • November 15, 2024

From the strange mind of an even stranger man, Tyler, the Creator’s latest, Chromakopia is another serviceable album that gives listeners plenty to chow down and ruminate on. Chromakopia comes with grand...

From the Shadows of Gotham: An In-Depth Look at Batman: Arkham Shadow

From the Shadows of Gotham: An In-Depth Look at Batman: Arkham Shadow

Mara Bessinger, Reporter • November 4, 2024

For fans of Gotham’s gritty underworld, Batman: Arkham Shadow is a thrilling new addition to the iconic Arkham video game series, offering an immersive storyline, stunning visuals and innovative mechanics...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007: Kanye West at the in-store signing of his new release 'Graduation' held at the Virgin Megastore Hollywood & Highland in Hollywood. Courtesy of PopularImages.

Where to Draw the Line between the Art and Artist?

Reegan Cook, Reporter • May 10, 2024

One of my classmates recently shared that their favorite artist is rapper Kanye West. As a Taylor Swift fan, I knew about their drama, but I didn't think West was a horrible person. Then, I searched ¨Kanye...

The cover from Swift's most recent album : The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. Originally just a 16 track album, it turned into a double album with 31 tracks 2 hours after release. "I'd written so much tortured poetry in the past 2 years and wanted to share it all with you," said Swift in an Instagram post.

Taylor Swift albums ranked

Reegan Cook and Peter Ver Duin • May 2, 2024

UPDATED 4/30/2024 Most fans anticipated that Taylor Swift would release reputation TV as her next album. Instead, she announced her brand new album, The Tortured Poets Department, on Feb. 4, 2024,...

Social media is something most every teen has on there cell phones. But, have we stopped to think about the consequences social media may have on young growing minds?

Rise in Teen Depression Caused by Social Media

C Kelly, Reporter • April 30, 2024

According to analytics, I spend six hours daily on my phone, which is 20 hours and 13 minutes for the week. Specifically, I distribute about three hours and 52 minutes on Instagram, one hour and 32 minutes...

Dueling Blades: Accuracy vs. Effort Based Grading

Dueling Blades: Accuracy vs. Effort Based Grading

Taylor Pokorski and Reegan Cook • February 27, 2024

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy is a heartwarming story with many hard themes for all ages.

“The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse,” warms the heart

Taylor Pokorski, Reporter • January 22, 2024

From its illustrations of ink, watercolor, tea stains, or dog prints, to its beautifully inconsistent unorthodox writing style, "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse," by Charlie Mackesy is nothing...

Opened in 1954, Lakeshore Middle School would be replaced by a new building if the bond issue passes. The new building would be located at Lincoln and 152nd .

YES VOTE ON MILLAGE BENEFITS STUDENTS, COMMUNITY

STAFF • May 1, 2023
Those opposed to the plan argue the cost is too high for the outcome. Some believe that instead of building a whole new middle school we should just renovate the one we currently have. In actuality, this is not cost-effective. It would be band-aids over bullet holes. Studies indicate fixing up older buildings leaves an immense amount of continuous upkeep and maintenance, ultimately suggesting that a new building would be the more economically rewarding option. 

Restricting Books = Restricting Knowledge

Sage Jarmosco, Reporter • January 9, 2023

School is a place where we all expect to learn and grow. We depend on our education to broaden our horizons and lead us to new knowledge in the real world. How can we trust schools to do this when some...

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