Whether you’re punting, passing, putting, or pulling, every sport lends itself to a different dynamic motion. “Look good, feel good, play good” proves not to be just an expression, the perfect hairstyle...
High school is a moment of independence and freedom for many. However, finding that independence can be difficult without a source of income. Many high schoolers struggle to get a foot in the professional...
This year the Seattle School District has required Garfield to reinstate a two-lunch policy. This splits the student body into two separate lunch periods that have been decreased from 40 to 30 minutes...
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...
On October 9, 2024, American biochemist, computational biologist, and Garfield alum David Baker was awarded a Nobel Peace prize for his research in protein structures. Baker along with Demic Hassabis and...
You’ve just woken up to a crisp breeze blowing through your bedroom window. Peering outside you notice that the trees are still and shrouded in fog much like the big stall of the gender neutral bathroom....
As the school year starts, surviving Garfield’s social scene can be a dangerous and difficult task. Luckily, The Messenger has put together some helpful tips specific to every grade!
Freshmen...
On Monday, September 24, Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones announced that he would be changing the Well Resourced Schools plan to close 5 schools instead of up to 21 schools. The cuts, which were going to...
In the Chinatown-International District, community is the utmost priority. There is no better place to make small talk with friends or listen to elders’ stories than over, well, tea, at Seattle Best...
After a year of high-profile incidents, including two where students were shot just outside Garfield High School, change to the current crime prevention policy would seem inevitable. Just a few years ago,...
Ohanapecosh (Mount Rainier National Park)
Located around 125 miles (a 3-ish hour drive) from Seattle, the Ohanapecosh campground in Mount Rainier National Park is a great choice for campers who want it...
Trigger warning: This article discusses sexual assault. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, go to rainn.org or contact (800) 656-4673 for support from trained staff.
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