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The Garfield Messenger

The student news source of Garfield High School

The Garfield Messenger

The student news source of Garfield High School

The Garfield Messenger

Flowers Just 4 U

Unity Jirkovsky-Gual (she/her) February 7, 2025

Nestled on the corner of 23rd diagonal to the Garfield Community Center lives local flower shop, Flowers Just 4 U. Its bright neon signs hang in the window reading “Bouquets” and “Balloons” while...

The Cost of Fair Pay

The Cost of Fair Pay

Gabryella Sanchez and Romy Steen (she/her) January 23, 2025

On January 1, 2025, Seattle welcomed the new year by increasing the minimum wage to $20.97 an hour. Although the increase can benefit workers, many small businesses are closing or are affected by the raise....

Living With Intention

Minhie Fulton (she/her) January 17, 2025

In a world with so much isolation and division, Jackson Place Cohousing offers a refreshing alternative. Originating from Denmark in the 1960s, cohousing made its way to Seattle, where Jackson Place was...

A Canuck & Change

Ibrahim Coker (He/Him) January 17, 2025

On the morning of January 6, 2025, Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party of Canada announced his resignation from both offices. Having held the Prime Ministership...

The Death of Advisory?

Minhie Fulton (she/her) December 20, 2024

As Garfield prepares to transition into 2nd semester, administrators and teachers are grappling with the future of the advisory period. Once seen as a vital time for academic support, catching up on work,...

Slowly, Steadily, Safer?

Kian Naeemi (he/him), (Business Editor) December 20, 2024

After the tragic death of Amarr Murphy-Paine, Garfield High School implemented several new school safety initiatives. While some programs have gotten funding and are moving along, others have been slowed...

The Jazziest Band in the Land

The Jazziest Band in the Land

Early mornings, busy weekends, and hours of practice culminated last weekend as Garfield’s Jazz ensemble 1 finished recording for the Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival. “This band is the strongest...

Unforgotten Children

Unforgotten Children

Morgan Watters December 20, 2024

Christmas is a magical time of year, however, for families struggling financially it can also be heartbreaking. One organization in Seattle is working to change that. The Forgotten Children’s Fund (FCF)...

News Briefs

Pressed Prez- On Friday November 8, 2024, a group of Seattle community members and parents filed a petition to recall current Seattle School Board President Liza Rankin. Amidst the displeasure of school...

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Lifelong Learning at UW

Ibrahim Coker (He/Him) November 22, 2024

From October to May, the University of Washington hosts a series of lectures open to the community. These free seminars deliver insights into a broad range of topics otherwise inaccessible to the general...

It’s Gonna Be Huuuge.

It’s Gonna Be Huuuge.

Al Feigin, Romy Steen (she/her), and Hannah Muse November 22, 2024

Project 2025: When Trump takes office in January, sexual and reproductive rights will face threats at the federal level. Guided by Project 2025, the Trump-Vance administration’s ideas of blocking...

Shh... Keep It Down!

Shh… Keep It Down!

Dahlia Huang (She/Her) and Gabryella Sanchez November 22, 2024

Seattle Public Library (SPL) branches throughout Seattle are cornerstones for art and education. Recently SPL has expanded with new locations, a bigger catalog, all while overcoming challenges.   This...

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