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Symbols of Palestine Resistance

Watermelon Artists and civilians use the native Palestinian fruit watermelon, which shares the colors of the Palestine Flag, as a form of protest. In 1967 the Palestine flag was banned in Israel, including...

Wok Dont Run

Wok Don’t Run

Seán Kelleher (He/Him) January 19, 2024

  Wok Racing Some winter sports have to be seen to be believed. Such is the case with Wok Racing. Every year, athletes, TV personalities, and other minor celebrities meet in Germany at the annual...

Love Advice from Dr. Yunita Hotte

Sela Harrison (she/her) January 19, 2024

The Messenger presents advice from Garfield alum and expert of romantic psychology, Dr. Yunita Hotte. As a gift to the Garfield community, Dr. Hotte offers her guidance to Garfield students. Dear Doctor...

Queer People Pee Too

Queer People Pee Too

Salem Bill (he/him) and Jae Kinskey (They/He) January 19, 2024

Recently, students may have noticed that the girl's bathroom on the second floor, across the hall from Mr. Firman, Mr, Z, Ms. Young, and Mr. Lovre’s rooms now has a gender-neutral sign on it. Students...

Caring Clubs Create Closets

Maeve McArdle (she/her) January 19, 2024

This chilly winter, Garfield’s Asian Pacific Islander Student Union (APISU) and many other clubs organized a winter gear and necessities drive here at school that started on Thursday, January 11. The...

Graphic by Violet Pody

Phone Bad?

Violet Pody January 19, 2024

As second-semester approaches, some teachers are turning to stricter phone policies to crack down on excessive in-class phone use. Along with fellow Garfield teachers Ms. Savoie and Mr. Gish, Mr. Lovre...

Happy Haulidays?!

Happy Haulidays?!

Meredith Johnson (she/her), Staff January 19, 2024

The holidays bring a magical sense of excitement. There is of course family time, but more importantly, the joy of presents–especially for teenagers. However, once the holidays end, that excitement can...

Absence of BIPOC Representation in Education

Absence of BIPOC Representation in Education

Kelan Sato (he/him) January 19, 2024

Garfield’s student body is diverse, but some students feel that the topics they learn in the classroom and the community that teaches them doesn’t represent Garfield’s diversity.  Senior Gisselle...

The Pointe to Prix

The Pointe to Prix

Olivia Thompson (she/her) January 19, 2024

At the end of this month, 88 dancers from around the world will compete at the prestigious 52nd annual Prix De Lausanne for a chance to win scholarships and contracts with some of the biggest names in...

New Vice Who Dis?

Keegan, Averill January 19, 2024

After Mr. Barnes’ abrupt departure last fall, Ms. Manuel has been appointed as interim vice principal. Manuel shared her goals in the position and experiences as a long-term Garfield teacher.  “There’s...

A Slippery Slope

Al Feigin December 15, 2023

Ski season is incoming and hopes for fresh powder and endless runs are rapidly increasing, but if the last few years tell us anything, you may be in for a lack of snow, rising prices, and lines that seem...

A Merry and Bright Market

Meredith Johnson (she/her), Staff December 15, 2023

For the first time, from November 24 to December 24, the new Seattle Christmas Market at Seattle Center will be open. The market is inspired by traditional German Christmas markets and hosts over 60 vendors...

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