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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

Promposal contest voting

Promposal contest voting

Maddie Brockmyre, Co-editor in chief May 3, 2016

Prom is around the corner and now is your chance to pick which lucky couple had the best promposal of the year. Use the poll below to vote for the promposal of your choice. Winners will recieve free tickets...

LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE: Library media specialist Gloria Klinger places a book on the shelf. After 30 years of working in the district, Klingers retiring. “Even though I love my job, it’s time to take off and do some travelling, Klinger said. I will miss a lot.

Klinging to adventure

Aliyah Austin, Reporter March 28, 2016

Under the yellow light of the library, media specialist Gloria Klinger slips past stacks of books. After gently placing tattered novels back in their homes, she meanders through the room and pauses at...

DEFYING DISEASE: Junior Izzy Villanueva lives with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic, progressive disease involving damage to sheaths of nerve cells in brain and spinal cord. Villanueva doesnt want to be defined by her disease.

More than MS

Abby Reyenga, Reporter March 27, 2016

On a warm summer day, junior Izzy Villanueva rolled over on her fluffy white comforter and groggily looked around her room with light pink walls and beige carpet, she glanced quickly at her beloved blue...

KALE CRAZE: Students and staff enjoy the health benefits of kale. It is a source of vitamin A, K, B6 and C, fiber, calcium and iron. But many are unaware of kales possible negative effects.

Jump on the kale train

Karianne Turner, Arts Editor March 26, 2016

Hop on the kale train. Kale has been viewed as the ‘super food.’ While it turns all your smoothies green, it does wonders for your body. Or so they say. Kale has fantastic health benefits....

Mentally Ill Media

Mentally Ill Media

Marisa McElrath, Reporter March 22, 2016

It’s strange that though we live in a country full of variety, we can’t seem to dispel stereotypes. Do the words “mental illness” trigger anything in your mind? Most likely, if you haven’t...

Von Zimmer album review

Von Zimmer album review

Kaysi Abbatoy, Reporter March 17, 2016

Von Zimmers album “Freddies Extra Teeth” has me confused. While the lyrics are a fresh look on social and political problems facing the world, the combination of hectic sound and hard to understand...

Netflix movie of the week: A League of Their Own

Netflix movie of the week: “A League of Their Own”

Jess Ashburn, Reporter March 15, 2016

If you are ever scrolling through Netflix having binge watched all of your favorite T.V. shows and are left with nothing to watch you should check out the movie “A League of Their Own”. The 1992...

Promposal contest submitting begins

‘Promposal’ contest submitting begins

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief March 14, 2016

It’s that time again, first it was coming up with the perfect homecoming proposal, but now the stakes are higher, it’s prom season. Girls are spending their time looking for the perfect dress and guys...

Five members of the boys basketball team dominate sidelines

Five members of the boys basketball team dominate sidelines

Brianna Moynihan, Sports editor March 14, 2016

When senior guard Tyler Wiedeman knocked down a three-pointer two minutes into the first quarter of the Muskegon game, the fans attention was dragged from the court to the extravagant celebration occurring...

Athletes battle more than just physical injuries

Athletes battle more than just physical injuries

Brianna Moynihan, Sports editor March 14, 2016

Two athletes missed practice last week. Upon return, one wore a cast. The other, wore no cast. From the outside, nothing appeared wrong, but on the inside, he is fighting a battle with himself just...

Senior forward Zac Sinke goes up for a shot over a West Ottawa defender. The Bucs claimed a share of the conference title after defeating the Panthers  61-51 on Feb. 28.

5 Things to do this weekend

Connor Weber, Senior Staff Writer March 11, 2016

Fans should travel to Kenowa Hills High School to cheer on the boys basketball team as they face the Knights. The game starts at 7 p.m. Stop by the Grand Haven performing arts center this Friday at...

Michigan primary preview

Michigan primary preview

Maddie Brockmyre, Co-editor in chief March 8, 2016

The 2016 presidential election has been a whirlwind of debates, insults, and conflicting policies. Many seniors will be able to vote in the November general election, and a few will meet the age requirement...

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