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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

True love shines through in Jenn Bennetts Starry Eyes

True love shines through in Jenn Bennett’s “Starry Eyes”

Macayla Cramer, Reporter December 5, 2019

After reading Starry Eyes you’ll never see romance the same way ever again.  I mean bathing in rivers by campfires and hiking up mountains and through caves is more Bear Grylls, an expert survivalist,...

West plunges into spiritual  failure

West plunges into spiritual failure

Gabi Nadeau, Reporter November 26, 2019

Kanye West's new album, Jesus is King, is a disappointing release. Not only did it lack culture but it was a completely new genre of music and appeal for his household name.  Kaynes fame started from...

Twisting music beyond mainstream

Twisting music beyond mainstream

Adrienne Parcheta, Reporter November 26, 2019

Two years ago was the first time I listened to Rex Orange County when my younger brother played one of his first singles, “Best Friend” in the car and I’ve been in love ever since. Alex O’Conner,...

Starbucks mango dragon fruit refresher will grow on you

Starbucks mango dragon fruit refresher will grow on you

Mercedes Mancilla, Reporter September 17, 2019

After a dozen photos and a car ride home, the inevitable had come. I had to take a sip of that bright fluorescent pink drink.  The mango dragon fruit Starbucks refresher.  I’ll have to admit...

Nick reviewing the  menu in the colorful shop.

Small Town Sandwich Shop goes beyond

Alexis Tater and Nick Rice May 29, 2019

Lexi: Just over the bridge in Spring Lake, Small Town Sandwich Shop is a family-owned business that has been up and running since 2015. They are open every day from 11 a.m. to two p.m. It was satisfying...

Starbucks holiday hiccup

Starbucks holiday hiccup

Mercedes Mancilla, Reporter November 28, 2018

As the seasons change, so does Starbucks’ seasonal drinks. Every year the winter season drinks are the star of winter. Forget the Pumpkin Spice Latte, peppermint and white chocolate are taking over....

Black Panther is more than just a superhero movie

Black Panther is more than just a superhero movie

Xavi Golden, Reporter February 16, 2018

Imagine a superhero. Not any specific character, just the image that comes to your mind when you think about costumed do-gooders. You see, in your mind’s eye, a white guy who’s wearing his underwear...

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...

Von Zimmer album review

Von Zimmer album review

Kaysi Abbatoy, Reporter March 17, 2016

Von Zimmers album “Freddies Extra Teeth” has me confused. While the lyrics are a fresh look on social and political problems facing the world, the combination of hectic sound and hard to understand...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens brings fresh characters to a classic story

Star Wars: The Force Awakens brings fresh characters to a classic story

Scott Bays, Reporter January 5, 2016

From the moment John Williams’ classic score picked up and the iconic yellow text of the opening title crawl started rolling it was clear that “Star Wars” was back. But not in the same way it returned...

The End of The Tour review

Jacob Wencel, Reporter November 23, 2015

Many of you might remember when production for a movie was filmed in Grand Haven early last year. That film, entitled The End of the Tour, is out now on DVD and Blu-Ray. Based on David Lipsky’s memoir...

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