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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

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Lifelong Learning at UW

Ibrahim Coker (He/Him) November 22, 2024

From October to May, the University of Washington hosts a series of lectures open to the community. These free seminars deliver insights into a broad range of topics otherwise inaccessible to the general...

News Briefs

Pressed Prez- On Friday November 8, 2024, a group of Seattle community members and parents filed a petition to recall current Seattle School Board President Liza Rankin. Amidst the displeasure of school...

It’s Gonna Be Huuuge.

It’s Gonna Be Huuuge.

Al Feigin, Romy Steen (she/her), and Hannah Muse November 22, 2024

Project 2025: When Trump takes office in January, sexual and reproductive rights will face threats at the federal level. Guided by Project 2025, the Trump-Vance administration’s ideas of blocking...

Central Cina-Must

Morgan Watters November 22, 2024

Four blocks North of Garfield on 21st Avenue, is an old brick building with a red neon sign outfront, sitting atop a glowing marquee. Under that marquee is a colorful mosaic archway framing double doors,...

Shh... Keep It Down!

Shh… Keep It Down!

Dahlia Huang (She/Her) and Gabryella Sanchez November 22, 2024

Seattle Public Library (SPL) branches throughout Seattle are cornerstones for art and education. Recently SPL has expanded with new locations, a bigger catalog, all while overcoming challenges.   This...

People’s Pop-Up Pantry Provides Positivity

Seán Kelleher (He/Him) November 22, 2024

People’s Pop-Up Pantry has been running a food bank outside the Garfield Community Center every Tuesday for two and a half years. 40 to 50 families are served each week, most of whom are regulars who...

Baller or Bawler?

Baller or Bawler?

Benny Smith-Roberts (he/him) November 22, 2024

For many GHS students, sports are a huge part of their lives. As the fall sports season comes to an end, many athletes find themselves cut loose from their in-season routine. For volleyball player and...

Making a Pointe

Making a Pointe

Widely considered as the “modern gateway” to classical ballet, The Nutcracker tells the story of a young girl, Clara, and her dream-like experiences after receiving a toy nutcracker for Christmas....

Blocking the Ski Slope

Kian Naeemi (he/him), Business Editor November 22, 2024

With the snowy seasons of the Northwest rapidly approaching, cost is a major barrier that keeps many students from joining winter sports. Gear, transportation, training, and information/safety costs add...

Trotting Around Seattle

Trotting Around Seattle

Annabelle Wall (she/her), Staff November 22, 2024

Long ago in the distant land of Buffalo New York, the first ever Turkey Trot was held. The year was 1896 and only six participants competed in the race at the local YMCA–only four of them finished the...

From Gyros to Community

From Gyros to Community

Arush Talasila (He/Him) November 22, 2024

In 1999, Med Mix was founded in the heart of Pioneer Square by owner Otmane Bezzaz. Bezzaz then decided to open a new location on 23rd and Union in the spring of 2012. The new location left as fast as...

Litter-ally on a Mission

Keegan Averill November 22, 2024

Founded in the spring of 2024 by Junior Brandon Teh, Sea Garbage is a group of Garfield students that collects garbage around the city and posts it to the instagram account @theseagarbage. Teh said that...

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