Jeffy’s Photo Tricks
Jefferson Ashby
December 20, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Here are two photo tricks to easily improve your shots. 1. Macro lens -You will need: A camera with interchangeable lenses -Something s...
Volunteering for a Better Seattle
Molly Chapin
November 19, 2018
Filed under Features
For the last 40 years, dedicated volunteers have been gathering at the Broadway Campus of Seattle Central College to help tutor people who are learning english or trying to strengthen their academic skills before applying for college level courses. By design, the tutoring program specifically serves...
Get to Know Ms. Shirude
Tsion Belgu
November 19, 2018
Filed under Features
One word you would use to describe Garfield? Active, there’s a lot going on at this school all the time, we have some really amazing programing happening. We also acknowledge a lot of the issues that happen in our society, and the students are really active in their communities talking about the issues...
GHS Thrift Shop
Camryn Soo
November 19, 2018
Filed under Features
This fall, Garfield students can save their wallets and support their peers by donating clothes to the GHS thrift shop. Organized by the class of 2021’s Vice President Maxine Embry and Senator Claire Balcom, Garfield has a trendy and practical way for students to buy inexpensive clothes, especially...
LGBTQ Athletes
Arlo Van Liew
November 19, 2018
Filed under Sports
Whether it’s bonding over a loved activity, or connecting over a similar identity, Garfield’s LGBTQ and sports communities love the sense of belonging that comes with these groups. Even though this is true, there is also the reality that some students who intersect these identities feel alienated,...
Garfield’s New Homelessness Policy
Izzy Lamola
November 19, 2018
Filed under News
On October 23rd, 2018, Seattle Public Schools district staff received an email from the Mckinney Vento assistance program declaring that all students and families experiencing homelessness must re-register every year. The Mckinney Vento program, as defined on the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction...
Greater Than the Sum of its Parts
Millan Philipose
November 19, 2018
Filed under News
This September, two of Garfield’s most difficult junior-year classes were combined into the school’s first ever AP humanities block. Proposed and taught by Garfield teacher Nathan Simoneaux, the new block combines AP United States History and AP English Language in a two-period class. This allows...
The Calling Of Psychology
Hailey Gray
November 19, 2018
Filed under News, Uncategorized
TW: Discusses societal stigmas surrounding mental illness. Recently, talk of an AP Psychology class has floated among our classrooms and hallways. Several students have advocated for the creation of AP Psych in order to ignite more discussions centered around the mind, human behavior, and mental health....
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Sara Javkhlan
November 19, 2018
Filed under Sports
It’s a pleasant fall afternoon on the Jefferson Golf Course, where a high school golf match commences. You may see your typical group of players decked out in sophisticated polos in their school colors. Look to your right and you may see another group of players proudly sporting their goofy Hawaiian...
Winter Sports Spotlight
Ava Klubberud
November 19, 2018
Filed under Sports, Uncategorized
Boys Swim and Dive: Following an amazing run for the Lady Bullfrogs, the Garfield boys swim and dive team is ready for their turn. Captain and senior Connor Zhang cannot wait for his final season with his team. “I want to make [this season] as cool and as fun as I’ve had it these past thr...
Book Talks
Julia Lin
November 16, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
For many high school students, after nine or more years in public schools, reading can become more of a chore than an enjoyable or educational experience. But reading can also be an escape and a chance to learn from a variety of different voices. Seattle is a city with an especially rich histo...
Student Submissions
Various
November 16, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Photos by Hattie Sanders Art by Liam O'Leary ...