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Post-New Zealand Massacre

Post-New Zealand Massacre

Milena S. Haile April 23, 2019

On March 15th, a terrorist entered two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand murdering 50 civilians and injuring 50 others. 34 people are hospitalized and 12 are in critical condition making this New Zealand’s...

Green Thumbs

Green Thumbs

Téa Fortune April 23, 2019

When you walk down the hallways, there is a cut out corner that is hard to ignore. This is the Garfield greenhouse: a relaxed and clean atmosphere for students to experience a new shade of nature and grow...

Budget Cuts

Sophie Reichert and Izzy Lamola April 18, 2019

A few weeks ago, questions about the proposed Garfield budget began to spread around school. Is my teacher getting cut? Why are they doing this? What will next year at Garfield look like? The Garfield...

A New Science Pathway

A New Science Pathway

Camryn Soo April 18, 2019

Starting next year, Garfield High School, along with many other schools throughout the district, is implementing a new three-year science track. One of the biggest changes students will see will be the...

Educating the Masses

Educating the Masses

Simone Cielos April 18, 2019

On March 14th, in front of all Seattle Public school health teachers, Garfield’s own Sexual Assault Awareness Club, better known as SAAC, presented what could be the new standard for consent education...

International News Briefs

Valerie Barreto April 18, 2019

Europe Bans Single-Use Straws The European Union has voted to ban single-use plastic straws as part of its effort to decrease water pollution and the deterioration of marine environments. The decision...

Get to Know: Lucy Berliant

Get to Know: Lucy Berliant

Devon Ling-Efird April 18, 2019

To most people, a selfie is just a casual photo: a quick Snapchat reply or another post to your Finsta. For Lucy Berliant, a senior at Garfield, her “selfies” are best described as works of art. Combining...

Photo courtesy of Malini Williams

Victory at the Orca Bowl

Devon Ling-Efird April 2, 2019

Ahoy! Sporting tricorne hats, fearsome bandannas, and the skull and crossbones, the Garfield Bulldogs swashbuckled their way to victory at this year’s Orca Bowl. Over twenty high schools compete in this...

Lacrosse Across Garfield

Simone Cielos April 2, 2019

Purple flashes down the field, lacrosse sticks in hand, players feet pouding the turf. For the first time in Garfield history, the lax ladies are an official spring sport. Many students are gearing up...

Art by Sophia Chrysanthakopoulos

Iced Out

Ke'Von Avery April 2, 2019

This past February, Seattle had a huge and semi-unexpected snow break. The entire city was buried in white, virtually shutting everything down— the roads, workplaces, and schools. Now for a lot of us,...

Spring Sports Preview

Sophie Reichert, Valerie Barreto, and Téa Fortune April 2, 2019

Soccer With spring sports peaking through classroom windows like the sun does on a regular Friday, the men’s soccer team is ready to show out and win another championship for Garfield after taking home...

Photo by Sam Treat

Treat’s Eats

Sam Treat April 2, 2019

Fish Guys 411 23rd Ave S Fish Guys is located very conveniently, kitty-corner from the Starbucks on Jackson. While poké is not for everyone, those who do enjoy the raw fish dish will love Fish Guys....

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