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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

Love is in Air

First Date Spots:   For a perfect first date, the ideal go to spot should always be the Pike Place Fish Market. Romance blossoms in this heartwarming atmosphere where love and a fishy aroma...

Dear Dawgs… (Issue 8)

Al Feigin February 14, 2025

Dear Dawgs, I accidentally called my teacher “dad” in class, and now he brings it up every time he sees me—literally every time. I can’t even look over at him without hearing, “Hey, son, need...

Behind the Seams

Samrawit Newton February 14, 2025

On January 31, 2025, the Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) reimagined the beloved and fantastical tale of Sleeping Beauty. Based in Seattle, Washington, PNB is widely recognized for its production of The...

Opportunities through Work Exchanges

Morgan Watters February 14, 2025

Many of us dream of traveling the world, backpacking for months and exploring off the beaten path. However, we simply can’t afford it. Enter work exchanges: a sustainable method of travel in which you...

From Chilly to Chill

Keegan Averill February 14, 2025

Down on your luck? The icy waters of Lake Washington are ready to heal you. A mundane, typical day at Garfield can transform into a marvellous experience with a chilly pre-first period dip. The medicinal...

Adulting 101

Adulting 101

Kelan Sato (he/him), Unity Jirkovsky-Gual January 17, 2025

Congratulations! You’ve made it through high school, and now the world is your oyster. You could go to college, trade school, or get a job, or you could take another path to financial freedom. Here’s...

Handy Helping Hands

Handy Helping Hands

Dahlia Huang (She/Her) January 17, 2025

As the second semester creeps to an end, many students have still yet to fulfill the graduating requirement of sixty hours of service. For seniors rushing to complete this task last minute, juniors who...

Keep An Eye Out 2025 Concerts

Keep An Eye Out 2025 Concerts

Sunshine Teplitsky (she/her) January 17, 2025

Go into 2025 with tickets to see all your favorite artists! With a variety of artists coming to Seattle, keep an eye out and make plans with friends and family. Compiled is a master list of festivals and...

Dear Dawgs… (Issue 6)

Annabelle Wall (she/her), Staff January 17, 2025

Dear Dawgs,  I have recently enrolled in my local badminton tournament to impress the future college emissions officer at Grand Canyon University. Only problem is: I’ve never played. Everytime I...

Short King Advice 2.O

Al Feigin January 17, 2025

As everyone knows, short men are the most overlooked members of society. Whether it’s the long hours they have to work around christmas time or the fact that they will never be good at basketball, short...

Graphic by Mabel Dunham

Is It In?

Mabel Dunham (she/her), Staff January 17, 2025

INS: Balaclavas and scarves Wearing these items inside the school building might be a stretch… but otherwise, these fun accessories are a great way to keep warm during the winter months. Not only...

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