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Appraisal for Ms. Rachel

Appraisal for Ms. Rachel

Lily Porter October 12, 2023

Rachel Conrad, Garfield High School's resident superhero, is the best athletic trainer a school could ask for. Ms. Rachel, or just Rachel, for regular visitors, spends her workdays seeing students, wrapping...

War of the Word Games

War of the Word Games

Felix Allor October 12, 2023

Over the past few years, The New York Times’ daily games have snuck into the lives of people all over the world, nestling themselves into their routines. Something about these seemingly dull, yet cutesy...

Fresh Air with a Twist of Hard Labor

It has been a hectic start to the year for many at Garfield, with changing lunches and schedule confusion piling additional chaos on top of the usual madness that a new year brings. You might have questions...

Garfield Teachers: Who Were They Back in the Day?

Garfield Teachers: Who Were They Back in the Day?

Mr. Saunders’ college experience included a first look into parenthood– starting with a raccoon hit and run. From his off-campus house, he witnessed a raccoon being hit by a car. Thankfully, Mr. Saunders...

More Than a Business

More Than a Business

Tia Lam (she/her), Kelan Sato (he/him), and Leo Carlin October 12, 2023

Introduction:  Seattle’s Asian American restaurants offer much more than just their products and yummy food. Many of them carry a long legacy of resilience through times of racism, Japanese Internment...

Bulldogs & Ballet: What are the Benefits?

Bulldogs & Ballet: What are the Benefits?

Addie McLaughlin, Staff October 12, 2023

With football season upon us, many evenings are spent watching the hulking players complete tackles and sprint down the field. Comparing such a physical and brutal sport to the delicacy and grace of ballet...

In Pursuit of a Ho(co Dat)e

In Pursuit of a Ho(co Dat)e

Keegan Averill October 12, 2023

Here at The Messenger, we bear the great responsibility of ensuring every student gets their dream homecoming date. But we’re not interested in any boring homecoming proposals. The key to success is...

The Tiffany Epiphany

The Tiffany Epiphany

Luc Robbins October 12, 2023

Tiffany Bigham, fondly known as Ms.Tiffany to students, is the new athletic director at Garfield, bringing an original plan to Garfield’s athletic and school wide events. The Garfield community is welcoming...

Volleydawgs Secret to Success

Volleydawg’s Secret to Success

Jordana King, Staff October 12, 2023

The Garfield volleyball team has had an incredible start to their 2023 season as they compete for the Metro League title. Led by Coach Jonny Sloan and captains Nicole Kwatinetz and Taya Poydras, the Volleydaws...

We go to Higo

We go to Higo

Kelan Sato (he/him) October 12, 2023

Seattle’s Japantown has a vibrant and storied history, and nothing else tells the story of this history better than the businesses of the Japanese Community. One of the most notable businesses is Higo,...

Best Birthday Bargains

Unity Jirkovsky-Gual October 12, 2023

          We’ve all seen various advertisements for free treats available on your birthday. They plague your phone screens describing the various products that are at your fingertips. Unfortunately,...

Press Record

Press Record

Sela Harrison October 12, 2023

In recent years, the music industry has substantially shifted to make room for an influx of independent artists. This growing platform for original music has inspired many to produce and share their own...

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