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

Jekyll and Hyde cast prepares for Thespian Festival

Jekyll and Hyde cast prepares for Thespian Festival

Jess Ashburn, Reporter December 2, 2015

Director of Theatre and Drama Club Adviser Rita McLary did not think she was going to get a follow up call, but when she did she was thrilled. “Jekyll and Hyde”, the play she had been directing, was...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens Dec. 17 at Grand Haven 9

Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens Dec. 17 at Grand Haven 9

Scott Bays, Reporter December 1, 2015

The highly anticipated seventh installment of the space opera saga “Star Wars” will be opening Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Grand Haven 9. The forthcoming sequel trilogy was announced after Disney bought...

Put the phone down at the dinner table

Put the phone down at the dinner table

Savannah Vickers, Reporter November 25, 2015

Smells of pie and baking rolls in the air. In the kitchen, the aunts laugh with grandma and mom, while your uncles and grandpa reminisce about childhood. But then there's you and your siblings and your...

New graduation gowns to solidify one team mentality

Alexis VanSingel, News Editor November 23, 2015

As the graduating class of 2016 walks across the stage to accept their diplomas and close a chapter in their life, they will be sporting newly designed graduation gowns. Previously, there were gold gowns...

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Pumpkin spice overload

Emma Dale, Reporter October 20, 2015

You hear about it, you see it everywhere you go...it’s becoming an epidemic, some could say. Yes- the pumpkin spice phenomenon. Walking into the lunchroom, I decide to check out what the snack bar...

So the flies dont come album review

“So the flies don’t come” album review

Scott Bays, Reporter October 14, 2015

Wisconsin based rapper Milo’s latest release takes rap in a unique direction. “So The Flies Don’t Come” is characterized by jazz influences and esoteric lyrics. Instead of standard hip-hop trappings,...

5 Things that happened this week

5 Things that happened this week

Kevin Swain, Senior staff writer October 11, 2015

South Carolina’s weather disaster intensified early in the week, as the region faced what the National Weather Service called “mind-boggling rain amounts.” Though Hurricane Joaquin didn’t make...

Drama Club to host techie petting zoo

Micala Carpenter, Reporter October 2, 2015

The Drama Club is presenting the Techie Petting Zoo Friday, Oct.2 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. In an afternoon full of lots of fun and excitement, students will learn how to use a...

5 Things to know this week

5 Things to know this week

Kevin Swain, Senior staff writer October 2, 2015

Pope Francis’ plane departed for Rome on Sunday night, ending his historic six-day visit to the United States. Pope Francis, the first pope ever to give an address to Congress, spent time in Philadelphia,...

Guys guide to pre-prom

Guy’s guide to pre-prom

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief April 28, 2015

Make sure you try on your tux before the 11th hour Most places you rent a tux from will not only be meticulous with measurements, but also  have you come in a day or two in advance to try it on and make...

What is a FAFSA?

What is a FAFSA?

Aliyah Austin, Reporter January 27, 2015

FAFSA is a form that stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. One must be filled out in order to receive financial aid for college. Counselor Douglas Klemm says if you want any assistance...

Increasing the minimum: good intentions with bad outcomes

Vlasia Niotis, Web Editor October 6, 2014

On Sept. 1, Michigan workers saw a minimum wage increase from $7.40 to $8.15. This increase will continue until the wage reaches $9.25 per hour by 2018. For a lot of teenagers this sounds like a pretty...

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