The Garfield Messenger

Adult Insecurities

Kennedy Greenfelder (She/Her), Managing Editor December 15, 2023

Talk of violence in schools is at the forefront of media and a cornerstone of many political campaigns in America today. Conversations within the school and the media often revolve around the student experience,...

Turnover (Not the Dessert)

Teachers, administration, social workers, an athletic director, an orchestra director, 504, and testing coordinators: all positions at Garfield that have had an increasing number of staffing changes, leaving...

Map of current Israel-Palestine region and surrounding areas

Israel – Palestine

On October 7, 2023, Palestinian Hamas militants launched an attack on southern Israel, killing over 1,200 Israelis and taking over 240 hostage, according to Israeli officials. Israel responded with an...

Hollingsworth vs Hudson

Hollingsworth vs Hudson

Seven of Seattle’s nine city council members are up for reelection on November 7, less than two weeks away. Garfield is located in City Council District three, which covers the Central District and Capitol...

Teenage Insecurities

Kennedy Greenfelder (She/Her), Managing Editor November 21, 2023

On October 4, Garfield was put into a shelter-in-place after a shooting near school property, sparking conversation about safety at school. Students recall the numerous security threats Garfield has experienced...

Are There Solutions to Vaping? It’s Up in the Air.

Addie McLaughlin and Keegan Averill November 17, 2023

Current situation at Garfield It’s no secret that many Garfield students vape. English and AP Human Geography teacher Mr. Firman reported seeing “10 or more” students vaping together in the bathroom...

Israel & Palestine Update

Ali Merz, NFO Editor November 17, 2023

This update is from No15. On October 7, Hamas, the governing body of the Gaza Strip, who haven’t held a re-election since 2006, launched an attack against Israel. Following this, Israel declared war...

Contaminated by Confusion

Contaminated by Confusion

Kelan Sato (he/him) and Leo Carlin November 17, 2023

Many rumors have been spread across Garfield’s student body regarding the quality of the water coming out of Garfield’s water fountains, fixtures, and faucets. Most assume it is not contaminated while...

A New Look into the Associated Student Body

Violet Pody and Luc Robbins November 17, 2023

During the 2023 Garfield student body elections, poor outreach led to a low voter turnout and a high number of candidates who ran unopposed. A deeper look into ASB and its relationship to the leadership...

Graphic by Violet Pody

Dia de los Muertos

Lea Shaw (done), Violet Pody, and Sela Harrison October 27, 2023

A Word from Razas Unidas Razas Unidas, Garfield’s Latinx affinity club, serves as a place for students to connect and learn about Latinx culture. The club meets every Wednesday during lunch and welcomes...

This’ll Keep You Up at Night…

Addie McLaughlin, staff October 27, 2023

Home to Starbucks, the Seahawks, the Space Needle, scrumptious seafood…Seattle has it all; including some pretty sinister tales. Various buildings in Seattle have chilling histories and are known to...

The Messenger Makes its Mark

Established in 1922, The Garfield Messenger has hosted generations of Bulldog writers, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in the field. Ann Dornfeld, Eli Sanders, and Pauls Toutonghi are professional...

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