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Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

The Bucs' Blade

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Boys swimming sport update

Luke Blauvelt, Senior staff writer February 12, 2016

The water is still. Time slows and silence spreads as the swimmers take their positions on the starting blocks. The swimmers each go through their routines as they concentrate and prepare for diving into...

Down by the sea

Down by the sea

Emma Sachteleben, Reporter January 26, 2016

Last year, the chilly months of winter prompted three teachers to take a spring break vacation to Puerto Rico. Their tropical getaway lead to an unexpected jewelry business. On the trip to Aguada, Puerto...

Lack of snow affects skiers

Jordan Deklyen and Luke Blauvelt January 21, 2016

Due to the lack of snowfall this winter, the ski team has had to improvise and come up with new training methods to make up for the time they’ve lost on the slopes. Mulligan’s Hollow, where the...

7 Books to read in the new year

7 Books to read in the new year

Abby Reyenga, Reporter January 8, 2016

Looking for a book that you can dive into the new year? Well look no further. These seven books are of wide variety and genres that any book lover would enjoy. Media specialist Gloria Klinger and fellow...

5 Christmas song remakes

5 Christmas song remakes

Sarah Jane Chrysler, Co-editor in chief December 17, 2015

Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone in a flash, and the same old Christmas music is out and on the loose again. While some songs have only changed ever so slightly over the years, others have undergone...

Winter formal: An opportunity to step out of your comfort zone

Emma Dale, Reporter December 11, 2015

A gym filled with sweaty adolescents wearing sparkly Christmas colored dresses, dress shirts, and khakis, looked at by some as the epitome of a bad night, but for others it’s the night of the season:...

Mental health campaign chosen as recipient of 100+ Women Who Care Donation

Connor Weber, Senior Staff Writer December 11, 2015

Principal Tracy Wilson sat anxiously in her chair Thursday, December 3, head quietly bowed, clenching the hands of the women to the left and right of her. 100+ Women Who Care member Wendy Creason made...

Top 5 worst movie adaptations

Top 5 worst movie adaptations

Marisa McElrath, Reporter December 10, 2015

These days if there is a young adult novel series, there is a good chance that it will be turned into a movie franchise with more movies than books. Maybe you’ve been waiting months for the movie’s...

Annual Holiday Spectacular takes place Dec. 11

Kevin Swain, Senior staff writer December 8, 2015

The third annual Grand Haven High School Holiday Spectacular will take place on Friday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets, are $7 and on sale under the Seat Yourself icon on ghaps.org and will also be available...

Rolling towards acceptance

Rolling towards acceptance

Abby Reyenga, Reporter December 7, 2015

When I first laid eyes on my bright yellow and pink rolling backpack, I wanted to crawl into a hole. The thought of all the judgmental stares mixed with the discouraging words from friends made me sick....

Netflix movie of the week: In Your Eyes

Netflix movie of the week: In Your Eyes

Lily Ives, Reporter December 7, 2015

Can two strangers live on opposite sides of the country and fall in love? In the film “In Your Eyes” by Brin Hill, Rebecca (Zoe Kazan) and Dylan (Michael Stahl-David) Have a unique relation that...

Album of the week: The Vamps

Album of the week: The Vamps

Jess Ashburn, Reporter December 2, 2015

Boy bands are always a teenage girl's favorite obsession, especially when they come out with a new album. The Vamps have recently come out with a new album, “Wake Up”, named after their single...

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