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

Jan. music releases pave way for 2018 to be hip-hops year

Jan. music releases pave way for 2018 to be hip-hop’s year

Maddie Brockmyre, Co-editor in chief January 29, 2018

As this month winds down, take a look at some of the more memorable song and album releases in the hip-hop genre, and what's to come.

Music department prepares for 5th annual “Holiday Spectacular”

Morgan Womack and Gabe Rutherford December 8, 2017

Band- Grand Haven’s band program will be giving its fresh take on some beloved pieces. The band will be featuring the Percussion Ensemble, the Wind Ensemble, the Brass Quintet, and the Buccaneer Big...

Logic’s “Everybody” tries hard to be enlightening but falls short of mediocre

Logic’s “Everybody” tries hard to be enlightening but falls short of mediocre

Spencer Sortman, Reporter May 24, 2017

Logic has been one of my favorite rappers, however, his most recent album Everybody is extremely disappointing. Every aspect of the album is a failure, even if it was made with good intentions. Just because...

More Life showcases Drakes unique talents

“More Life” showcases Drake’s unique talents

Spencer Sortman, Reporter April 10, 2017

More Life, a title that completely embodies Drake’s new album. More Life, an extremely varied showcase for the adept artist and his signature voice. At first listen, the album sounds a lot like Drake’s...

J. Cole’s album “4 Your Eyez Only” explores race in new way

J. Cole’s album “4 Your Eyez Only” explores race in new way

Aliyah Austin, Reporter December 19, 2016

J. Cole’s album “4 Your Eyez Only,” released a week ago, is a purposefully artful, raw depiction of what it means to be black in the 21st century. Simply put, Cole’s first release since 2014’s...

OneRepublics Oh My My: A Unique Step

OneRepublic’s “Oh My My”: A Unique Step

Spencer Sortman, Reporter December 13, 2016

In their most diverse sounding album, OneRepublic offers a new taste for fans who seek varied types of music while also providing the same familiar tunes that made the band popular. While the variety gives...

5 Christmas song remakes

5 Christmas song remakes

Sarah Jane Chrysler, Co-editor in chief December 17, 2015

Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone in a flash, and the same old Christmas music is out and on the loose again. While some songs have only changed ever so slightly over the years, others have undergone...

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...

Best of the Bucs: senior Natalie Hix

Best of the Bucs: senior Natalie Hix

Marisa McElrath, Reporter November 19, 2015

Coming from a musical family, it’s no surprise that senior Natalie Hix is an active member of the school’s chamber orchestra. Hix is second chair, in the first violin section and also holds a position...

Party playlist

Party playlist

Elizabeth Tibbe, Co-editor in chief April 30, 2015

Prom puts a lot of trust in a DJ to entertain rowdy high school students three plus hours, sometime it works out great, sometime not so much. This year, no matter the remixes played, be sure that your...

Swains Train volume one

Swain’s Train volume one

Kevin Swain, Senior staff writer April 16, 2015

  My Anaconda don't... My Anaconda don't... My Anaconda don't want none unless you got buns hun   Oh my gosh, look at her butt Oh my gosh, look at her butt Oh my gosh, look at her butt Look at...

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