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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

Effort Based Grading

February 27, 2024

I got a B- geometry second semester. I also happened to get 85% or better on every test. So, how did I get 81% in the class? My geometry teacher graded our homework based on accuracy, not effort. To this...

Accuracy Based Grading

Taylor Pokorski, Reporter February 27, 2024

As a student it is easy to side with effort-based grading, all you have to do is try your best and get points for it. As an anxious student, it’s even easier to pick a side, you don't have to speak to...

Jody Mahoney works with senior Japhy Myraad in his first hour class. She helps Japhy through all of his classes to enable him to succeed.

Fresh Faces: Jody Mahoney

Katie Snyder, Editor October 12, 2023

Jody Mahoney is a new staff member this year. She's a teaching assistant who works with Japhy Myraad, a student in Mrs. Murray’s special education class as a one-on-one aide. She follows Japhy’s schedule...

HELPING HAND: A student prepares to give blood. Doing so can save up to three lives. The blood drive will take place tomorrow in the Auxiliary gym.

First Blood Drive of the Year Scheduled for Tomorrow

Reegan Cook, Reporter September 25, 2023

The first blood drive of the year will be on Sept. 26, and it will be held in the Auxiliary gym. Tony Snyder and the National Honors Society will be taking over after Todd Diedrickson retired last year....

FULLY STOCKED: The food pantry is filled to the brim after the Give and Glow food drive in February. Student volunteers Ava Prieditis and Graci Chittenden work to keep it that way.

One Buc Helps Another Buc

April 24, 2023

“One Buc Helps Another Buc.” This simply yet impactful mantra for Bucs Care Food Pantry helps to build safe and quality meals and bathroom bags for hundreds of struggling homes throughout the district....

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Participate in Spartan Sunday: An event geared towards brightening up the MSU campus

Hailey Neely, Reporter February 18, 2023

Following the recent events at MSU, one of the school’s alumna, Emily Dannam decided to host an event called Spartan Sunday in hopes to lighten up the campus as students return back to campus following...

In Focus with Lucy Roop

In Focus with Lucy Roop

Hailey Neely, Reporter February 8, 2023

Junior Lucy Roop, along with several other students, was recently recognized for her outstanding performance as part of the State Honors Choir at the Michigan Music Conference. The event took place from...

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5 Topics other than politics to talk about at Thanksgiving

Alexandra Bakker November 22, 2022

Saying “let’s talk about politics” at Thanksgiving is the suburban equivalent of shouting “fire” in a crowded theater. Chaos will ensue. This is especially true if the cousins, aunts, uncles...

5 questions with Maddie Schopf

October 9, 2022

Who’s your role model?  My role model will have to be my dad. He taught me the game of golf and got me into it. He’s at every match and he walks in as my inspiration and motivation to just do...

Makayla Perrault

Makayla Perrault

Annabelle Waterman, Reporter September 30, 2022

Who is your role model? “My mom, she’s not embarrassed easily” What do you do in your free time? “I like to sing, I’m a choir kid. I also go to CrossFit with my whole family.” What...

Nick Miller

Nick Miller

Annabelle Waterman, Reporter September 30, 2022

Who is your role model? “If I could pick anyone ever, it would be Kobe Bryant. He has that mentality that he's the best, and he always strives to be the best and I feel like that resembles me very...

Megan Voorhees

Megan Voorhees

Alexandra Bakker, Reporter September 30, 2022

Who is your role model? “Mr. Williams, he’s a really cool guy. He’s just really been a big figure in my life recently. He’s really empathetic and he’s always willing to listen to me.”  What...

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