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Staff editorial: Stronger in solidarity

Staff editorial: Stronger in solidarity

Staff December 15, 2016

Religion has become an increasingly complex and touchy subject to talk about. In 2016 there have been bombings, hate speeches and even riots in the name of religious beliefs. It is not just one group either....

Taking on Tolerance: Millennials changing views on religion

Taking on Tolerance: Millennials changing views on religion

Sarah Jane Chrysler, Co-editor in chief December 13, 2016

Millennials and Generation Z have grown up in the fastest period of change the world has seen. When teenagers have questions it is likely they will turn to Google rather than their parents. Between news...

TECHNICOLOR THEATER: Senior Ben Lutz strikes a pose as Joseph from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Lutzs is the lead in this years musical. He has previously starred in three musicals and worked as a student director and a techie.

Senior Ben Lutz stars in musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”

Karianne Turner, Arts Editor November 17, 2016

Antsy, he waits for his cue. He appears on the stage, the spotlight catching his every movement. He is in the moment. He is no longer senior Ben Lutz; He is now Joseph. Lutz was chosen to play Joseph,...

Final thoughts on the election

Final thoughts on the election

November 8, 2016

On Nov.7, four Bucs’ Blade staff members attended both the Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton rally in Allendale and Grand Rapids. After 12 hours, 22 Snapchats, 10 Tweets, four Instagram posts and 60 miles...

CORNFIELDS, COSTUMES AND CULTURE, OH MY: Throughout the year, and especially on Halloween, people don clothes and styles of cultural significance to minorities. Wearing these styles, like cornrows, and treating them as costumes is cultural appropriation.

Culture is not a costume

Aliyah Austin, Reporter November 1, 2016

Sitting at my aunt’s feet, I slouched against the stained brown couch. Her dark hands tugged at my kinky curls. She detangled each ringlet, prepping my hair for cornrows. Once I was tangle-free, she...

Art Prize 2016

Isabel Bird, Reporter October 19, 2016

                   

The Chamber Choir sings the GHHS School Song. Each choir held a concert in the Performing Arts Center on Oct. 17, mixing medleys like Lean on Me and Prayer of Children.

Choir thanks supporters after performance on Oct. 17

Karianne Turner, Arts Editor October 18, 2016

The choir performed on Oct. 17. in the Performing Arts Center. Each choir sang a mixture of songs such as “Lean on Me” and “Prayer of Children.” Junior Chelsey Robertson recognizes the encouragement...

New Staff Member: Chelsea Bender

New Staff Member: Chelsea Bender

Alexis VanSingel, News Editor September 20, 2016

What brought you to Grand Haven? I’m from West Michigan originally, from Montague. We used to live in Denver and we wanted to be closer to home. When I saw there was an opening here, Grand Haven’s...

New Staff Member:  Jason Tester

New Staff Member: Jason Tester

Chris Hudson, Editor in Chief September 20, 2016

Where are you from? Originally, I grew up in Muskegon. Went to Muskegon Catholic Central, graduated from there a long time ago, class of ‘91. Went to Grand Valley, graduated from there and then moved...

Pre-senioritis

Pre-senioritis

Sarah Jane Chrysler, Co-editor in chief June 8, 2016

  As my junior year draws to a close and most of my friends graduate, my mind is anywhere but the class I am sitting in. It is outside with my friends who are done with school and hammocking or...

Sibling duo Jennifer and James Harding receive their diplomas together. Jen worked to graduate a year early to walk with her brother.

420 seniors graduate in 2016 commencement ceremony

Alexis VanSingel, News Editor May 27, 2016

What Happened? Last night, family and friends came out to the 140th graduation ceremony for the class of 2016. 420 seniors walked across the stage to receive diplomas commencing their high school career. The...

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