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Running Routes Refresh

Mia Andreeva, Staff January 20, 2023

Running. Some describe it as exhilarating, fulfilling, even fun! To most however, it is complete and utter misery. If you are one of those people, prepare to change your mind with these running routes,...

Art by S. Avalon Leonard

Athletes under attack

S. Avalon Leonard, Staff January 20, 2023

The discussion around athletes and injury is one that occurs time and time again. And I want to know: why are athletes continuing to push themselves to the point of severe injury? Some may say that it...

Live Like Theres Snow Tomorrow

Live Like There’s Snow Tomorrow

Jeremy Cogswell and Eli Silver December 9, 2022

Skiing (and snowboarding) is back and this year’s conditions look more promising than ever. Scientists are predicting a 76 percent chance of a La Niña Winter, which means more cold weather systems and...

Art by Ali Merz and Coco Palmer

Foul Figure Skating Fits

Michelle Tong, Staff December 9, 2022

Figure skating is a sport that values aesthetics as much as dexterity. While a botched lutz can tank a skater’s score, so too can a garish costume.  The rules of figure skating fashion are as follows:...

Winner Takes All

Winner Takes All

Ali Merz (she/her) December 9, 2022

Last year, the Garfield Girls’ basketball team was at the top of their game. They easily took the Metro League in a clean sweep, moving on to the 3A Washington State Championships with high hopes. They...

City Strolls

City Strolls

December 6, 2022

Imagine a hike where you don’t have to center your entire day around making the trek to a remote location. Urban hiking is an alternative type of hiking, defined  as a “walk through the city with...

Graphic By: Mia Andreeva

Flag Football gets Feminine

S. Avalon Leonard and Mia Andreeva December 5, 2022

Garfield has become the latest school to join Seattle Public School’s Girls’ flag football league. This comes after a huge $250,000 commitment from the Seattle Seahawks and an additional $100,000 commitment...

Lets workout!

Imbie Jones December 5, 2022

  The gym is a place where many people go to get stronger, build their bodies, and stay healthy by being active. But getting started at the gym can be quite intimidating, as it’s hard to know...

Fall Sports Recap

Marisa Valenzano and Asmaa Bah November 4, 2022

Volleyball: With a strong winning record and solid team dynamic, volleyball’s outstanding performance in the second Ballard game showed the great amount of chemistry and energy the girls have. Even if...

Favorite Snacks, Favorite Sports

Amirah Melvin November 4, 2022

POPCORN A classic snack to fulfill your sodium cravings. The only disappointing part of eating this food is finding that a huge box is suddenly empty after sharing with friends and family. However, sharing...

From Pitch to Poll Booth to Politics

Leo Carlin, Staff November 4, 2022

With the 2022 midterm elections right around the corner, promoting voter turnout nationwide is a top priority. The federal government, individual cities, and local advocacy organizations are all involved...

Art by Fiona Real

Out with the Old, In with the New

Lea Shaw and Fiona Real November 4, 2022

Seattle Krakens You may know the Seattle Kraken’s as the team who opened the new environmentally-friendly arena just last year. But fans know them as the team with the most confusing mascot...

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