The Bucs' Blade

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: 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...

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

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

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...