Afrofuturism. “Art that envisioned a more joyful, liberated future for black people and all people,” Rachel Edleman, a 10th grade Language Arts teacher at Garfield, defined. It’s “reimagining either...
Seattle and New York are both cities known for their amazing food scene. While we have the Seattle dog, New York has bagels and schmears*. Instead of catching a 6 hour plane ride, The Messenger headed...
Women in the pop world have always used their music to uplift womens’ voices and change the face of the music industry. In 2024, many pop stars seemed to shoot to stardom almost overnight. However,...
Twenty-five times since their inaugural 1985-86 season, the Seattle Thunderbirds have qualified for the Western Hockey League (WHL) playoffs—and they’ve done it again in 2025.
Seattle’s rough-and-tough...
Recapping 2024, Sportico, a sports news publisher released their list of the year’s top 100 highest-paid athletes. The list included competitors across eight different sports including but not limited...
Mickey 17 is a science fiction dark comedy set in a universe that is years ahead, yet eerily similar to the current state of our world. The movie is directed by Bong Joon Ho, a South Korean filmmaker best...
Dear Dawgs,
Every single time I walk through the hallway I’m assaulted by slow walkers. Idiots just stand in the middle of intersections and I fight the urge to punch them and start a full out brawl...
On February 20, the US and Canada men's hockey teams faced off in the Four Nations championship game, with Canada coming out on top.
Ignited in 1920, the fierce competition between the U.S. and Canada...
Dear Dawgs,
My friends keep saying I have a doppelganger walking around the hallways. Like, everywhere I go, they’re like, “Whoa, I didn’t know you had a twin!” I can’t deny the...
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...
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...
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...
