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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

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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...

Christmas decorations are starting to be put up for the holiday season, but it's too soon.

Is it too early to decorate for Christmas?

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor November 26, 2019

Every year after Halloween people begin to talk about Christmas and everything related to the holiday season. I understand why people are excited for Christmas, but that doesn’t mean they should push...

Local Craft Show is a hit

Local Craft Show is a hit

Lucy Toppen, Reporter December 13, 2017

White Pines Intermediate was bustling with holiday cheer this past Saturday Dec 9. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. local vendors marketed their goods to shoppers at the Happy Elves Craft Show. Items including...

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...

Senate Santas

Connor Weber, Reporter December 18, 2014

Student Senate president Devin Merz reflects on a cold December day when a car full of Senate members pulled up to a small run down house near downtown Grand Haven. They piled out of the car and cautiously...

5 things to bake over break

5 things to bake over break

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief December 17, 2014

If your holiday goody bags are getting to be a bit of a bore, there are plenty of alternatives to the cookie cutter options. All recipes are linked at the end of the list. Strawberry brownie santas For...

5 ways to pay it forward

5 ways to pay it forward

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief December 16, 2014

The holiday season should be the most wonderful time of the year. That is, according to Christmas carols. But the season also comes with it's own kind of stress and sadness. To lift the spirits of those...

5 D.I.Y decorations

5 D.I.Y decorations

Sarah Jane chrysler, Co-editor in chief December 15, 2014

Decorating a tree is a given, but the rest of your house shouldn't get neglected this holiday season. Try any of these easy D.I.Y decorations to get yourself merry while making them and to add some festivity...

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