Emily’s Mixtape
By Emily Fletcher
Emily’s music picks.
Published May 30, 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
Chew on This
Eckstein Middle School teacher takes a stand against our favorite standardized test
By Hannah Zieve
A week before WASL test day, Carl Chew composed an email to the Eckstein staff that said he was going to refuse to give the test.
Published May 30, 2008 - Features
Winners Who Lose
Despite a tough season, the lacrosse team remains upbeat
By Eric Nelson
Lacking the overpowering talent that has been a common characteristic of recent Garfield teams, this year’s team got by on heart and their undying confidence in their long rigid titanium sticks.
Published May 30, 2008 - Sports
Crazy Crash
The most exciting thing for the softball team in years
By Bianca Giaever
It was April 16, and the girls’ softball team gathered up their bats after a 10 – 0 loss to Lake Washington. The quickest route was through the Arboretum, under a pedestrian bridge with a sign prominently displayed: CLEARANCE 9’ — 0”. The bus, however, was slightly taller than nine feet.
Published May 30, 2008 - Sports
Goodbye Bobby Earl
Longtime music master lays down his baton
By Anna Miller
If you want to know just how Garfield’s jazz program is so great, it isn’t enough to find out what songs they play, or how long they practice, or even who teaches them. To find out, you have to leave Garfield.
Published May 30, 2008 - News
Leave Miley Alone!
A picture doesn’t make Hannah Montana the next Britney Spears
By Kaitie Marshall
Miley Cyrus, just like all other teenagers, is going to grow up some day.
Published May 30, 2008 - Arts & Entertainment
School’s [Not] Out!
Colleges offer fun, educational classes for high school students
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By Laura Baron
There are many different places you could go this summer. You could go to the beach. You could go purchase a refreshing push-pop from the ice-cream truck. Or you could go someplace even better: summer school.
Published May 30, 2008 - Features
Straight Shooting: Alex Yuly
By Mario Buty
Senior Alex Yuly is a classic overachiever — a 4.0 student with a 2330 SAT, which he somehow managed to balance with his participation in swim team, Jazz Band A, Messenger, art, and website design.
Published May 30, 2008 - News
Moving On
Baseball team puts a displeasing season behind them
By Jack Saver
It was a long, arduous journey for the baseball team this year, consisting of few times of celebration to go along with the numerous times of frustration.
Published May 30, 2008 - Sports
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
A glance at the life of a bright Seattle icon
By Isabel Sitcov
You may have seen her stalking the streets of Seattle, under the cover of her large rainbow umbrella. She’s Dee Dee Rainbow, better known as the Rainbow Lady.