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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

Living With Intention

Minhie Fulton (she/her) January 17, 2025

In a world with so much isolation and division, Jackson Place Cohousing offers a refreshing alternative. Originating from Denmark in the 1960s, cohousing made its way to Seattle, where Jackson Place was...

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...

A Canuck & Change

Ibrahim Coker (He/Him) January 17, 2025

On the morning of January 6, 2025, Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party of Canada announced his resignation from both offices. Having held the Prime Ministership...

Opinion: CTRL+C

Opinion: CTRL+C

Hannah Muse December 20, 2024

Generation Z collectively shares one major factor in their upbringing: the internet. Terms such as “digital natives” or “born digital” refer to Gen Z being the first generation to grow up with...

Humans of Garfield 2024

Humans of Garfield 2024

Seán Kelleher (He/Him) December 20, 2024

“I was nice this year like I was a good kid this year. I had to lock in, you know, to get them presents because last year, I was a hella naughty kid and like, I didn't believe in getting coal,...

The Jazziest Band in the Land

The Jazziest Band in the Land

Early mornings, busy weekends, and hours of practice culminated last weekend as Garfield’s Jazz ensemble 1 finished recording for the Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival. “This band is the strongest...

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Skating For Dummies

Mabel Dunham (she/her), Staff December 20, 2024

Calling all beginners! There are two types of people at the ice rink: those who know what they’re doing, and those who should leave. Everyone starts somewhere, but if you’re looking to start off the...

I Take My Coffee Black

I Take My Coffee Black

Hannah Muse November 8, 2024

On July 31, 2022, the Starbucks on Jackson, a Central District staple, closed permanently in response to “safety concerns” as gun violence and violent crime spiked in the neighborhood. Nearly three...

Early Decision Inhibition

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...

Know Your Place

Know Your Place

Seán Kelleher (He/Him) October 4, 2024

Since its debut in 2022 at the Seattle International Film Festival, Know Your Place has won over a dozen awards in 5 countries, and has been embraced by the members of the Garfield Community. The film...

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