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The Garfield Messenger

The student news source of Garfield High School

The Garfield Messenger

The student news source of Garfield High School

The Garfield Messenger

Where Are We Heading…

Where Are We Heading…

Meriyem Roba May 22, 2026

On April 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled six to three in Louisiana v. Callais, a decision that eviscerated Section Two of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA). Section Two serves to prohibit voting...

Graphic by Miel Duryee and Jasper Lee-Meyers

Stunt Casting on Broadway

Mona Bezzaz, Staff May 22, 2026

Peyton List’s Off-Broadway debut in the revival of Heathers: The Musical sparked new conversation about the phenomenon of celebrity stunt casting. List, who plays a lead, admitted to having no musical...

The foundations of Degradation

Samrawit Newton, Staff May 22, 2026

As the effects of AI generators spark environmental awareness, it's important to fully understand the historical roots of current environmental issues to move forward in the name of environmental justice....

Inflating the Times

Ava Stewart (she/her), Staff May 22, 2026

It’s getting more and more difficult to be a “good” runner.  Open your phone to Instagram and you’ll see some 16-year-old break ten seconds in the 100-meter dash, or a middle schooler run 48...

DON’T TAKE A SIP

Sonia Kuykendall, staff May 22, 2026

This October, 17-year-old Larissa Rodriguez  died due to an enlarged heart caused by over consumption of caffeine. Rodriguez had no pre-existing heart conditions and no alcohol or any kind of drug in...

Mind-altering Solutions

Mind-altering Solutions

Arush Talasila (He/Him) May 22, 2026

On Saturday, April 18, President Trump issued an executive order that aimed to hasten and provide funding for research into the therapeutic effects of psychedelic compounds. Psychedelics are a group of...

Train Your Brain

Train Your Brain

Nor Luloff (she/her) May 22, 2026

Every athlete knows that training is key to success. Between the gym, eating well, and recovering properly, athletes are taught to prepare and strengthen their bodies. However, sports don’t just test...

The ULTIMATE Team

Ash Jones May 22, 2026

While many Garfield sports have struggled to meet high expectations this year, one program has quietly stood out from the rest. One team’s achievements have gone unnoticed for far too long: Garfield's...

60 Dollar Story

Zach Dvorkin May 22, 2026

What can you get for sixty dollars? That’s over seventy dinner rolls at Ezell’s, almost half a year of Netflix, or even an air fryer. Some Garfield students, however, spend their sixty dollars on prom...

Breaking Down the Budget

Meredith Johnson (she/her), Staff March 20, 2026

On Tuesday, February 24, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) announced their budget for the 2026-27 school year. The district’s predicted enrollment for Garfield next year is 1,289 students while, in the 24-25...

Buzzing Baseball Bonanza

Buzzing Baseball Bonanza

Tavi Fetz Stallings March 20, 2026

On February 20th, the Mariners kicked off their first game of Spring Training with a 7-2 victory. Every year, MLB teams meet in Arizona and Florida for a preseason, where each team plays dozens of low...

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