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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

The Struggle to Find Harmony

The Struggle to Find Harmony

Meredith Johnson (she/her) February 16, 2024

On February 1, Universal Music Group (UMG) removed their music from TikTok leaving the users of the app frustrated. This means that all the videos containing music from artists signed to that label have...

Hopped Off The Plane At LAX

Hopped Off The Plane At LAX

Seán Kelleher (He/Him) February 16, 2024

Boys lacrosse is a great opportunity for bulldogs looking for a varsity sport that’s fun to learn and comes with minimal competitive pressure. The club, which represents both Garfield and Franklin, is...

Crucial Course Consideration

Crucial Course Consideration

It’s that time of year again. Class registration season can be stressful, and hard to navigate but we’re here to help! As members of the Class of ‘24 and ‘25, we’ve put in the time and are ready...

We Raid Sephora at Dawn

We Raid Sephora at Dawn

Ibrahim Coker (He/Him) and Tia Lam (she/her) February 16, 2024

The infamous  – 10-year-old “Sephora kid” raiding makeup and skincare isles while picking fights with innocent employees and fellow customers – has become a topic of viral story time videos on...

Year of The Dragon

Year of The Dragon

Lunar New Year is a major festival celebrated in several Asian countries and widely celebrated by diaspora in communities worldwide. Though it is commonly perceived that all Asian cultures celebrate this...

The Truthful Take on True Crime

Havana Hakala (she/her), Staff February 16, 2024

From Jack the Ripper to the Cleveland Torso Killer, the world seems to be fascinated with serial killer gore. Restrictions and content filters have led to this online niche dwindling, but nothing can stop...

Graphic by Maysun Dawahare

Situationships: What’s the Sitch?

Taz Nunn February 16, 2024

“What are we?” The question no one wants to ask, but everyone wants the answer to. Talking stages and situationships: the gibberish jargon of our generation. What does it all mean? As one Garfield...

Hot or (Dough)Not

Hot or (Dough)Not

Al Feigin February 16, 2024

General Porpoise:   With locations in Pioneer Square, Laurel Hurst, Capital Hill, and even the Amazon spheres, General Porpoise has left its mark on the Seattle bakery scene. The Capital Hill...

Mastermind Macdonald

Mastermind Macdonald

Luc Robbins (he/him), Staff February 16, 2024

This NFL offseason marks the end of an era as long-time Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has agreed to step down from his coaching duties. While this may be a sad fact for many Seattle fans, it provides...

Pinning Down State

Pinning Down State

Felix Allor and Arush Talasila (He/Him) February 16, 2024

As the wrestling season comes to a close, several Garfield wrestlers are preparing to compete in the state tournament. One of those wrestlers is senior captain Lily Collet. This year, she placed 1st in...

Dominating the Lanes

Dominating the Lanes

Bowling: As one of Garfield’s newest sports, bowling has picked up momentum in the last few years, with bowlers thrice consecutively qualifying for state championships. However, it’s not just these...

Hey, Macklemore? Can We Go Thrift Shopping?

Keegan Averill February 16, 2024

Thrifting has exploded in Seattle, but with such a wide array of thrift stores, the experience can be quite different depending on where you go. Here’s a review that highlights some of the best (and...

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