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

Shopping fair trade

Shopping fair trade

Morgan Womack, Co-Editor-In-Chief February 19, 2018

A seven-year-old girl sits on the floor in the scorching heat of a factory in Indonesia, making the Adidas shoes you are wearing right now. Her hands begin to shake in fear that if she takes a break, she...

Black Panther is more than just a superhero movie

Black Panther is more than just a superhero movie

Xavi Golden, Reporter February 16, 2018

Imagine a superhero. Not any specific character, just the image that comes to your mind when you think about costumed do-gooders. You see, in your mind’s eye, a white guy who’s wearing his underwear...

Junior Esther Byington attacks the hoop and puts it off the glass. Not many students were there to witness this great play by the junior.

No excuse not to support girl’s sports

Ashton Voorhees, Reporter February 14, 2018

It’s the chilly January Friday of first semester’s dreaded exam week. Grand Haven students rejoice over a weekend with no homework--a rarity for high schoolers. The excitement turns to the doubleheader...

Top 5 Super Bowl LII commercials

Top 5 Super Bowl LII commercials

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief February 5, 2018

Groupon: “Who Wouldn’t” Good Super Bowl commercials have always thrived on shots below the waist or to the gut. Groupon’s is no different as a PAT kick to the gut produces an immediate laugh....

Jan. music releases pave way for 2018 to be hip-hops year

Jan. music releases pave way for 2018 to be hip-hop’s year

Maddie Brockmyre, Co-editor in chief January 29, 2018

As this month winds down, take a look at some of the more memorable song and album releases in the hip-hop genre, and what's to come.

Fellow junior Trevor Holleman and I playing against rival Spring Lake freshman year. That was my last season of basketball. Due to my size, I saw limited playing time, but I made sure to always have a positive impact in every opportunity I got.

Slaying the size-demons

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief January 19, 2018

Let’s take it back in time. Friday, Nov. 7, 2014. I was in the eighth grade at Lakeshore Middle School and there was only one thing I could think about during that fall day: did I make the A or...

Super Bowl LII logo

Super Bowl draws nearer with all eyes on Minneapolis, experience wins championships

Jack Reus, Sports Editor January 19, 2018

After a regular season full of injury, upsets and cinderella stories, and what’s been a bizarre postseason there are only four teams left, all fighting for the same goal, a Super Bowl victory.   This...

Marijuana is not a schedule one drug.

Marijuana is not a schedule one drug.

Carlos Rappleye, Photo editor January 10, 2018

Marijuana is undoubtedly, inarguably illegal. There’s no wiggle room in that statement because under federal law it’s considered a schedule I drug, the same classification as heroin and ecstasy....

Cuphead introduces an original idea with classic influence

Cuphead introduces an original idea with classic influence

Gabe Rutherford, Reporter December 13, 2017

“Cuphead” is a lively, upbeat run-and-gun platformer video game made in the style of early 1930s-esque animation, with large inspiration from early cartoons such as Betty Boop, Popeye, and Mickey Mouse....

The Grammy Awards: the nominees, the snubs and the potential winners

The Grammy Awards: the nominees, the snubs and the potential winners

Caitlyn Cooling, Reporter December 4, 2017

The 60th annual Grammy awards are one of the most anticipated ceremonies of the year. Pulling in upwards of 26 million viewers every year. So who’s going to take home a win this year? Tune in January...

Junior Mitch Bosgraaf dodges down the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb. This mountain is located in Whistler, Canada and is one of the largest ski resort in North America.

Two feet is better than one

Ryan Tongue, Reporter December 1, 2017

Imagine you're standing on the summit of a mountain in the Rocky’s, snowboard in hand. With the wind howling, you sit down and start to buckle your board to your feet. While you do this, you contemplate...

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Avengers: Infinity War trailer provides an exciting glimpse of what’s to come

Sam Woiteshek, Co-Editor-In-Chief December 1, 2017

When I saw the Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 trailer pop up on my YouTube feed the other day, there was no hesitation as I excitedly tapped on it. Within the first few seconds, my heart rate was racing...

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