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
"I just want student to know to not give a crap about what people are saying," a sophomore who wished to stay anonymous said. "You have to be very brace and I feel like if you don't have what it takes to stand up to people giving you dirty looks, then it's not worth it. I have been hiding in the dark for too long and I'm ready to be out to this high school."

Despite policies aimed at inclusiveness, LGBTQ students still report harrassment

Camille Berko, Editor In Chief • February 1, 2022

“Tranny!”  "It!”  These are the words hurled at freshman transgender male Cas Wunder by a group of eight students as he headed into White Pines Middle School for a band event last year. They...

GSA is a welcoming place for straight or queer teens.

GSA: a safe environment for everyone

Lei Murphy, Reporter • October 12, 2021

  GSA, the gay-straight alliance club, is a club for members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies. They meet every Wednesday at 3 pm in Mrs. Walters room.   Everyone at GSA is so sweet and gives...

Community member Jennifer Stuppy presents to the GHAPS school board on Monday, March 9. She was there requesting the board create a new policy that would require parents to sign a consent form allowing their children to have access to sexually explicit content in district libraries.

Parent group pleads with school board to implement new policy at board meeting

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor • March 10, 2020

The Grand Haven Area Public School Board drew a large audience to its monthly meeting at Ferry Elementary on Monday, March 9. 31 individuals shared their thoughts with the board during the public commenting...

GHAPS leaders respond to parent group's criticism of literature

GHAPS leaders respond to parent group’s criticism of literature

Caleb Berko, Managing Editor • March 9, 2020

On Jan. 13 at the Grand Haven Area Public Schools Board of Education Meeting, a concerned parent, Jenifer Stuppy, brought to attention a list of books she deemed were “sexually explicit”. In particular,...

Lack of gender neutral bathrooms causes anxiety

Lack of gender neutral bathrooms causes anxiety

Emily Bruch, News Editor • November 23, 2015

Sophomore Faeren Converse stands in between the men’s and the women’s restroom, filling with nerves and anxiety as students rush past on the way to class. No one knows about the internal struggle Converse...

Day of Silence to give LGBTQ community voice

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief • April 17, 2014

On April 11, schools across the world recognized the Day of Silence, a non-violent protest against discrimination of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Because of spring break DOS will...

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