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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

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”,...

Ed Sheeran shows a different style in his new singles

Ed Sheeran shows a different style in his new singles

Caitlin Shampine, Life Editor January 15, 2017

Sheeran has a reputation of slower heartfelt music, but in these new singles “Castle on the Hill” and “Shape of You,” he challenges that idea. His choice of releasing each song separate was met...

Formation Review

Formation Review

Jessica Ashburn, Reporter February 24, 2016

The queen has done it again. Beyoncé’s new single and music video “Formation” has caught the people's attention, not only because it is Queen B but because of its controversial message. Much like...

Top 5 best movie adaptations

Top 5 best movie adaptations

Scott Bays, Reporter December 14, 2015

Directors and screenwriters have long struggled to make the jump between books and the big screen, some movies have bridged this gap more gracefully than others. Whether it be a faithful retelling or a...

Random reviews

March 23, 2015

              MOVIE : Camp Takota I’ve seen the movie with a twenty some year old who has it all: the perfect fiance, a job that will...

Movie Review: The Amazing Spiderman 2

Movie Review: The Amazing Spiderman 2

Drew Hewitt, Photographer June 2, 2014

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Who will it appeal to:  Superhero loving teens and college students, because they can relate to some of the events happening in Peter Parker’s life and also enjoy the action...

Reviews: The Fray: Helios

Reviews: The Fray: Helios

Dallas Eslick, Reporter March 11, 2014

There are different moments that require certain types of music, at least that’s how it goes in my life. When I’m angry I listen to either hard core music that will infuriate me further, or calming...

Reviews: Switchfoot: Fading West

Reviews: Switchfoot: Fading West

Dallas Eslick, Reporter January 23, 2014

For some people, change isn’t something preferred. For others, its welcomed. And for most it just happens. Personally, change just confuses me. It’s not easy trying to decide between what was and what...

Reviews: American Authors- American Authors EP

Reviews: American Authors- American Authors EP

Austin Schouman, Entertainment Editor November 20, 2013

Artist: American Authors Album: American Authors EP Genre: Alternative/ Indie Rock If you can only buy one song buy: Believers Rating: A Raise your hand if you went to the movies sometime in the past...

Reviews: Eminem- The Marshall Mathers LP 2

Reviews: Eminem- The Marshall Mathers LP 2

Schaefer Thelen, Sports Editor November 14, 2013

Artist: Eminem Album: The Marshall Mathers LP 2 Genre: Rap If you can only buy one song, buy: Rap God Rating: A Using a formula that includes samples from three different decades, a guest appearance...

Reviews: Scott & Brendo- And Away We Go

Reviews: Scott & Brendo- And Away We Go

Austin Schouman, Entertainment Editor October 2, 2013

Album: And Away We Go Artist: Scott & Brendo Genre: Hip-Hop/Pop If you can only buy one song buy: Kitten Air Rating: A+ It's not often that I give an album a perfect 5/5.  For that to happen,...

Random Reviews: Royal EP

Random Reviews: Royal EP

Austin Schouman, Entertainment Editor September 30, 2013

In this weekly series, Entertainment Editor Austin Schouman picks a random album from an artist he has never heard of before and reviews it. Album: Royal EP Artist: The Royal Concept Genre: Alternative If...

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