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The End of Test Optional?

Yale, Dartmouth, and Brown reinstated standardized test requirements in admissions applications within the last month, citing studies that claim these tests predict who will excel in college and give an...

Black Lives Matter Week at School

In 2024, Garfield High School was the only high school in the Seattle Public Schools system to plan a week of action honoring the Black Lives Matter movement in its strive towards racial justice and the...

Not Your Stereo-Typical Radio

Salem Bill (he/him) March 8, 2024

Radio is unfortunately a dying entertainment industry. Due to applications with more autonomy and options, like Apple Music and Spotify, tuning in has become increasingly unpopular. If you are one of the...

Ramadan at Garfield

In anticipation of Ramadan beginning on March 10, Garfield students share their experiences observing the ninth Islamic month. During Ramadan, people exercise their faith by fasting, reflecting, praying,...

Hopped Off The Plane At LAX

Hopped Off The Plane At LAX

Seán Kelleher (He/Him) February 16, 2024

Boys lacrosse is a great opportunity for bulldogs looking for a varsity sport that’s fun to learn and comes with minimal competitive pressure. The club, which represents both Garfield and Franklin, is...

Crucial Course Consideration

Crucial Course Consideration

It’s that time of year again. Class registration season can be stressful, and hard to navigate but we’re here to help! As members of the Class of ‘24 and ‘25, we’ve put in the time and are ready...

Year of The Dragon

Year of The Dragon

Lunar New Year is a major festival celebrated in several Asian countries and widely celebrated by diaspora in communities worldwide. Though it is commonly perceived that all Asian cultures celebrate this...

We Raid Sephora at Dawn

We Raid Sephora at Dawn

Ibrahim Coker (He/Him) and Tia Lam (she/her) February 16, 2024

The infamous  – 10-year-old “Sephora kid” raiding makeup and skincare isles while picking fights with innocent employees and fellow customers – has become a topic of viral story time videos on...

The Truthful Take on True Crime

Havana Hakala (she/her), Staff February 16, 2024

From Jack the Ripper to the Cleveland Torso Killer, the world seems to be fascinated with serial killer gore. Restrictions and content filters have led to this online niche dwindling, but nothing can stop...

Situationships: Whats the Sitch?

Situationships: What’s the Sitch?

Taz Nunn February 16, 2024

“What are we?” The question no one wants to ask, but everyone wants the answer to. Talking stages and situationships: the gibberish jargon of our generation. What does it all mean? As one Garfield...

Mastermind Macdonald

Mastermind Macdonald

Luc Robbins (he/him), Staff February 16, 2024

This NFL offseason marks the end of an era as long-time Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has agreed to step down from his coaching duties. While this may be a sad fact for many Seattle fans, it provides...

Hot or (Dough)Not

Hot or (Dough)Not

Al Feigin February 16, 2024

General Porpoise:   With locations in Pioneer Square, Laurel Hurst, Capital Hill, and even the Amazon spheres, General Porpoise has left its mark on the Seattle bakery scene. The Capital Hill...

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