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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

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the adequate savior of Marvel's fourth phase

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the adequate savior of Marvel’s fourth phase

Alexandra Bakker November 22, 2022

The opening weekend of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has passed, and Marvel has scraped by yet again. A lot of pressure rested on this movie following the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman, who played...

Lack of focus makes show confusing and irrelevant

Lack of focus makes show confusing and irrelevant

Misgana Deur, Life Editor March 14, 2022

Who here likes psychological thrillers? What about thriller parodies? The Netflix original series “The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window” is exactly that which has caused...

Fry Nation, located off of US-31 between Mancino's Pizza and Platenga's cleaners.

Fry Nation boasts flavorful options and excellent customer service

Sarah Mayer, News Editor January 18, 2022

LOCATION: 13040 US-31, Grand Haven MI 49417 HOURS: Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. WHAT TO ORDER: With Fries crisped to perfection, a generous drizzle of potato cheese sauce, and...

Emma Becker, Elena Yu, Morgan Wezeman, Zoe Spoelman and Meredith Tysman enjoy Botello's Tacos.

Botello’s Tacos: the hidden gem

Elena Yu, Reporter November 4, 2021

Here's a hot take for you: Arturo’s Tacos is not the best joint in town.  Botello’s Party Store is a Mexican grocery store located on the corner of US 31 and Lake Michigan Drive. It is frequented...

Greta Van Fleets most recent album cover.

Greta Van Fleet doesn’t disappoint with newest album

Violet Kemperman, Reporter November 2, 2021

Greta Van Fleet is straight out of the 70s. The Outfits and music alike, it’s almost like a flashback in time. Many have related the band to Led Zeppelin, after listening to both bands the resemblance...

'Soul' searches depths with humor and passion

‘Soul’ searches depths with humor and passion

Misgana Deur, Life Editor February 15, 2021

Several people suggested the movie “Soul” to my family and me. They said it was moving and excellent. So we decided to view it and see for ourselves how fantastic it is.  And they were right. Every...

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‘drivers license’ becomes hit for more reasons than one

Sarah Mayer, News Editor February 10, 2021

As a teen, I need to have playlists for every situation. I usually rotate through rap and hip-hop, but recently my mix has been interrupted. My new favorite song is called “Drivers License'' by Olivia...

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“Schitt’s Creek” embraces subtle comedy that makes show binge worthy

Sarah Mayer, News Editor December 22, 2020

  While scrolling through Netflix, searching for my next excuse to procrastinate, I came across the series, “Schitts Creek”, and boy is it binge-worthy.  The series is about the wealthy...

The Rise of Skywalker a satisfying end to the three year saga

The Rise of Skywalker a satisfying end to the three year saga

Sophia Jaeger, Feature Editor January 16, 2020

The Rise of Skywalker was everything I hoped for, everything I  dreamed of and my heart is filled to the brim with emotions. As the credits rolled I couldn't distinguish if my tears were of utter sadness...

Cats is so bad its good

Cats is so bad its good

Sophia Jaeger, Feature Editor January 16, 2020

CGI has always unsettled me, I find it terrifying. Frankly, it's the reason I’ve never watched “Avatar”. So I can't tell you why I let my family convince me to go see the new creation of “Cats”,...

Finest Yet

Adrienne Parcheta, Reporter January 14, 2020

The one and only former One Direction star Harry Styles released a new album on Dec. 13 called “Fine Line.” Not only is Styles divine looking, but his vocal abilities are also through the roof!  His...

Impossible Whopper

Adrienne Parcheta, Reporter January 14, 2020

This weekend on one of my frequent commutes around town, I decided to make a quick side stop to Burger King to get a taste of the new Impossible Whopper.  The typical Whopper consists of the meat patty,...

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