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How Garfield’s Deck Got Shuffled

Kian Naeemi (he/him), Business Editor • October 28, 2024

October’s staffing adjustments resulted in Garfield High School losing one teacher and having some schedules shuffled after the district determined it needed to take away two full time positions from...

Scary Movies for the Halloween Season:

Keegan Averill • October 28, 2024

Smile Normally we associate smiles with joy, with laughter, and with fond memories. However in Smile, directed by Parker Finn, this idea is turned upside down. Dr. Rose Cotter, a trauma therapist begins...

Beyond the Bruises

Josephine Cunningham (she/her), staff • October 28, 2024

For many athletes, strenuous preparation and attention to detail are key for them to feel confident in their sport. Countless hours spent training can unfortunately be accompanied by injuries, which can...

Inspired by Ilona

Morgan Watters • October 28, 2024

If you’ve opened Instagram this summer, chances are your feed has been blessed by the unapologetic, broad shouldered presence of Olympic rugby player and influencer Ilona Maher. She is loved for her...

Disc-ipline and Hard Work

Minhie Fulton (she/her) • October 28, 2024

The Garfield boys varsity ultimate frisbee team has concluded an impressive season, finishing undefeated for the first time since 2016. With the support of a dedicated new coach, a strong senior class,...

Rage Against The Machine

Ibrahim Coker (He/Him) • October 28, 2024

A minute after midnight on September 13, the International Association of Machinists, or IAM, voted to go on strike. The unionists make up about 20% of Boeing’s workforce and stretches from Seattle to...

Got Me Going Wild

Al Feigin • October 28, 2024

Last month, on September 27th, DreamWorks released its most recent film, The Wild Robot. Directed by Chris Sanders who’s famous for his work on How To Train Your Dragon and Lilo and Stitch....

Can You Smell What the Staff is Cooking?

Benny Smith-Roberts (he/him) • October 28, 2024

It’s October now, and the leaves are changing color. The weather’s growing colder, and the season of having a cozy night is about. Another thing that changes for many with the season is what’s on...

Early Decision Inhibition

Mabel Dunham (she/her), Staff • October 28, 2024

Most colleges that offer early decision claim to provide equal admittance opportunities to all students—but many Bulldogs argue that applying early isn’t a decision that everyone can make. As the...

Prized Proteins

Annabelle Wall (she/her), Staff • October 28, 2024

On October 9, 2024, American biochemist, computational biologist, and Garfield alum David Baker was awarded a Nobel prize for his research in protein structures. Baker along with Demic Hassabis and John...

Studious Sips

Romy Steen (she/her) • October 28, 2024

As fall rolls around and homework amps up, students search for a quiet space abundant in pumpkin spice and charging outlets. Seattle cafes are just the place to find it, within the bustling of the city,...

Apple Pie and DIY

Gabryella Sanchez (any pronouns) • October 28, 2024

Fall is the time for family, meaning awkward family gatherings filled with “How are you doing in school?” “Are you dating anyone?” and frustrating forced political discussions. When you aren’t...

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