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A Legend in the Making

A Legend in the Making

Ali Merz (she/her) March 24, 2023

From the moment he stepped onto the court, Legend Smiley was destined to be – well, a legend. Smiley’s dad, Roydell Smiley, was a co-coach for the Girl’s Varsity team this past season. He is also...

Sticking to it

Unity Jirkovsky-Gual March 24, 2023

It’s a common misconception that there is a Garfield lacrosse team. Although a lacrosse team practices at Garfield, students from Franklin, Bush and other Seattle high schools make up the team. While...

Graphics by Michelle Tong and Mia Andreeva

Not Too Sweet

Michelle Tong, Mia Andreeva, and Leo Carlin March 24, 2023

All items were obtained at Uwajimaya in the Chinatown/International District (CID) unless otherwise noted.   Pineapple cakes are a Taiwanese dessert consisting of buttery shortbread pastry...

3 Years Later…

Kennedy Greenfelder and Fiona Real March 24, 2023

Covid comes to America: There had been stories of a scary virus infecting people in Wuhan, China, but when the first case of the COVID-19 was reported in Washington January 10, 2020, the virus became...

$tipendous $ports

$tipendous $ports

Olivia Thompson, Avalon Doll, and Havana Hakala March 24, 2023

Behind each and every sporting event is an array of logistics. Each Super Bowl, World Cup, and highschool football game involves a great deal of planning. And with this planning comes debate on hot topics...

Newest on the Bulldog block

Imbie Jones March 24, 2023

The Garfield Superblock (GSB) is a park and promenade improvement project that is set to begin construction early 2024. The Garfield Superbock coalition led by Robert Stephens Jr. and eight other members,...

Art by Kailyn Shaw

Tv to Text

Lea Shaw and Lillian Small March 23, 2023

When the world falls to ruin, will humanity prevail? Reading about surviving the apocalypse is just as captivating as Pedro Pascal. If you liked Last of Us try out: Parable of the Sower (Parable series)...

Your health on your terms

March 10, 2023

Medical care, nutritional services and mental health counseling are just a few things the teen health center provides! The Garfield Teen Health Center (GTHC) is located on the first floor of Garfield to...

Fatal Fungi, Ferocious Felines, Fighting Ants

Fatal Fungi, Ferocious Felines, Fighting Ants

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’, released on December 21, 2022, has accrued overwhelming popularity. The Last Wish has a star-studded cast, with Antonio Banderas as Puss,...

Dumplings Not Displacement

Leo Carlin, Staff March 10, 2023

In the early spring of 2022, Sound Transit, Seattle’s public transport authority, released plans to extend the Link Light Rail system by building a new route from Ballard to West Seattle. These plans...

Tragedy in Turkey

Unity Jirkovsky-Gual March 10, 2023

On Monday February 6, 2023, the first of two quakes struck the southeast corner of the Turkey/Syrian border followed by aftershocks on February 20 and 27. With the current death toll at 50,000 and over...

Power-Packed Performance

Power-Packed Performance

Nikhil Choudhury March 10, 2023

For all types of athletes, nutrition is vital for performance and progression. So, what can you do to make sure you have a healthy diet? The number one thing to remember is to eat all your meals. “I...

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