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Grand Haven's student publication of community significance since 1927

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School district takes slow and steady path in mental illness initiative

School district takes “slow and steady path” in mental illness initiative

Aliyah Austin, Reporter February 16, 2017

“I’ll start,” a woman across from me said after a moment of silence. She sat upright and rested her arms on the round table. “I’m here because, in 2014, my brother took his life.” The man...

GIVING UP GABBY: Senior AJ Melton snaps a selfie with his friend Gabby.  Gabby died by suicide in 2015. “Not having her here feels like there’s a missing piece of my heart,” Melton said.

Surviving suicide

Aliyah Austin, Reporter February 16, 2017

After he read the text message, senior AJ Melton’s bird-like frame crumpled on the sidewalk in front of Jumpin’ Java Coffee House. His sobs sliced through the calm June air. Memories of Melton’s...

Jan. 9 Town Hall on Suicide updates community on state of mental health

Jan. 9 Town Hall on Suicide updates community on state of mental health

Aliyah Austin, Reporter January 13, 2017

Non-profit social lab Extended Grace hosted a Town Hall meeting on suicide on Monday, Jan. 9 at the Community Center. This was the fourth Town Hall on Mental Illness. “Last year, the community was...

Mentally Ill Media

Mentally Ill Media

Marisa McElrath, Reporter March 22, 2016

It’s strange that though we live in a country full of variety, we can’t seem to dispel stereotypes. Do the words “mental illness” trigger anything in your mind? Most likely, if you haven’t...

Barbie body: re-imagined

Barbie body: re-imagined

Sarah Jane Chrysler, Co-editor in chief March 2, 2016

An open letter to Society, I have never been a Barbie-girl, this is not a Barbie world and quite honestly, life in plastic does not sound fantastic. People like drama. People like to play off of insecurities...

At the end of the tunnel

At the end of the tunnel

Emma Dale, Reporter March 2, 2016

*last names omitted to protect identity     Long dark hair rests on freshman Bella’s shoulders as she sits indian style on her bed, surrounded by walls plastered with posters of surfers,...

MOREYS MOTTO: After a suicide attempt, freshman Faith Morey discovers how to deal with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme mood swings, suddenly fluctuating between high and low emotions.  Though shes struggled and some days are still a battle, Moreys motto has become to stay positive.

Another side of me

Abby Reyenga, Reporter February 19, 2016

In the still hospital room, freshman Faith Morey’s heart monitor beeped in a steady rhythm while her mind raced with confusion. She had attempted suicide earlier that day. “That was the scariest...

24-hour basketball game proceeds go to mental health campaign

Maddie Brockmyre, Co-editor in chief January 29, 2016

Over Thanksgiving break, the boys basketball program hosted their first ever 24-hour basketball fundraiser at Lakeshore Middle School. According to varsity boys coach and physical education teacher...

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