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Alex Ferry March 27, 2017

Most freshmen come into GHS pretty lost in the sauce, just trying to find their place. However, freshman Ezra Angelou-Lysaker has his path laid out for him. He has moved about nine times throughout...

A Citizen’s Duty

A Citizen’s Duty

Charlotte Gong March 14, 2017

In our current political climate, it’s easy to feel like the country is turning upside down and that the gap between Americans is wider than ever. In response to many of the actions of the current administration,...

The Athletic Body Image

The Athletic Body Image

Sydney Santos March 14, 2017

It isn’t new information that people suffer from body images established by modern culture. From comparing stomach rolls to envying thigh gaps, idolizing a certain appearance has become a societal habit....

Upstander  of the Issue

Upstander of the Issue

Quinn Sullvan March 14, 2017

What is the Five Girl Powers Project? My mom and a group of other girls and women created this website that has stories, videos, and activities where you can try to create your own girl positive power...

You Cant Stop the Beat

You Can’t Stop the Beat

Cipher Goings March 14, 2017

If you like to create your own music and beats, the new Music Production class is the place for you.This year Garfield has received a sponsorship from Microsoft to fund this new elective, creating a space...

Viva Vera

Viva Vera

By Susana Davidson March 14, 2017

The Vera Project - a non profit music venue, screenprinting studio, art gallery, recording studio and audio training facility - has set itself a complex task: provide a safe space to foster creativity,...

The Hunt is Over!

Cipher Goings March 14, 2017

You may have noticed the absence of a booming presence among the halls and wondered who the new figure is in office 222. In Mr. Westering’s absence, Vice principal Katrina Hunt has filled the shoes of...

Inspired Natives, Not Native Inspired

Inspired Natives, Not Native Inspired

Hannah Tacke March 14, 2017

Deep within the heart of Seattle stands Native-owned and operated flagship retail store Eighth Generation -- a company that defies categorization. Located in the historic Pike Place Market, the store seeks...

13th

Delphi Drake-Mudede March 14, 2017

In 2016, Netflix dropped an eye-opening documentary about the history of mass Incarceration in the US. The film includes shocking facts beginning with the statistic that  America currently only makes...

Bulldog Love

Bulldog Love

Alex Fairy March 13, 2017

Valentine’s Day has been commercialized as the most romantic day of the year. It’s the one day you’re told to celebrate with those you love (and show them with lots of chocolate and cards). This...

Anticipating the Academy Awards

Lily Laesh March 13, 2017

As the pinnacle of awards season rapidly approaches, we must mentally prepare ourselves for questionable red carpet choices, shocking results and, as always, unnecessarily drawn out acceptance speeches....

Upstander of the Issue

Quinn Sullivan March 13, 2017

An Upstander is someone who acts to make positive change. Senior Hannah Phelps is working with elementary school students to educate them about aquaponics and develop a working system within their school....

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