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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

WWG… I Mean E

Hannah Muse February 14, 2025

While wrestling may not be known as Garfield’s biggest sport, the ever-expanding team is transitioning into a new era and most importantly looking to cement a strong reputation. “We started off not...

Graphics by Ella Kimura

JV Warriors

Girls Soccer: Starting the season strong, Garfield Girls Soccer begins practices two weeks before the first day of school. Junior Dana Potter described the tryouts as competitive and the practices as...

No Change Needed for Change

No Change Needed for Change

Annabelle Wall (she/her), Staff February 14, 2025

With devastating news everyday and a constant bombardment of terrible laws being passed, many may feel like they have no voice, no power, and no ability to change things whatsoever. However, there are...

New Class, Bright Future

Josephine Cunningham (she/her), staff February 14, 2025

Not sure what social studies class to take next year? Consider AP African American Studies! It offers solid course rigor, a GPA boost and is comparable to courses such as AP United States History, and...

Super Bowl

Super Bowl

Benny Smith-Roberts (he/him), Staff February 14, 2025

Preview/Predictions: This year’s Super Bowl is the most hotly anticipated (and hated) thing in the country right now, and everyone on the internet is making their predictions for what will happen....

The New Era

The New Era

Sworn in on January 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump represents a pivot from Biden era politics. In his first term, Trump ushered in policies that involved stricter immigration policies, a tariff heavy...

Superstitious Students

Keegan Averill January 17, 2025

Whether preparing to step up to bat or warming up for a soccer game, many athletes have superstitions that they practice ritually before their big moment. It could be as simple as eating a banana before...

Hoop to Heal

Hannah Muse January 17, 2025

On New Year’s Eve, Black boys and men from the greater Seattle area sacrificed their kickbacks and fireworks to play basketball in honor of victims of gun violence. Kent’s Emerald City Basketball Academy...

Sweat Now, Shine Later

Meredith Johnson (she/her) January 17, 2025

As the new year kicks off, many make hopeful fitness resolutions but keeping them can be difficult for many reasons. While working out is mentally and physically rewarding, it can be hard to commit to...

Opinion: The Balancing Act

Jordana King (she/her), Sports Editor January 16, 2025

Being a student-athlete in today’s world is a balancing act, especially when everything from school to sports takes first priority. It can be difficult to find breathing room in a non-stop schedule that...

Chasing The High

Romy Steen (she/her) December 20, 2024

Runner’s high, by definition, is a euphoric feeling experienced by runners that can give the athlete a “second wind” of energy, pushing them to continue. However, the so-called “high” is a feeling...

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,...

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