Archives for March 2009

Kaiti, You’re Not a Slut


Why Michael Funetta deserves a vasectomy


By Celia Gurney

Guest writer Michael Funetta’s column “Kaiti, You Slut” was both offensive and under-researched.

Published March 27, 2009 - Opinion
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Quest for the Best: Late Night Hangout Spot


By Nick Thompson

When you want to go out and have a night on the town, it can be tough to decide where is the best place to have fun. Here are some options.

Published March 27, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment

Pump It Up


The pristine Garfield Weight Room awaits


By Sam Koelle

In the basement of the gym, tens of thousands of dollars of brand spankin’ new exercise equipment is sitting virtually unused

Published March 27, 2009 - Sports

The Curious Tale of Darek Mazzone


The mysterious life of a radio DJ revealed


By Johannes Harkins

An interview with Darek Mazzone, the voice of Wo-Pop on KEXP and conveyer of Tuesday world music to Seattle.

Published March 27, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment

You Have to See This


Garfield’s talent can’t be missed


By Nick Thompson

The difference between Talent Show and other Garfield performances is that anyone can go up on stage and do whatever they want (as long as they audition first). It’ll feature a variety that can be found in no other event at Garfield.

Published March 27, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment

They Do What They Want


Turns out it is just that easy for teachers to take your stuff


By Hannah Rusk

Teachers are allowed to do random things like (true story!) confiscate your energy drink and get you in trouble because they, for some reason, think you stealthily put alcohol in there.

Published March 27, 2009 - News

Managing Success


The faces behind Garfield’s favorite sports teams


By Sonia Giebel

A team manager is basically responsible for whatever a coach isn’t. They keep things running smoothly, keep scores, get equipment ready, and as boys basketball manager Crystal Holloway puts it, are a “personal support system.”

Published March 27, 2009 - Sports

Get Stupid


Lyrics that make you say “Wait…what?”


By Kelley Hargus

Some songs, despite having every other facet of greatness, lack lyrical genius.

Published March 27, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment

Found in Translation


Tokyo Sonata portrays worldly family issues


By Kelley Hargus

Tokyo Sonata delves into a terrifying world. However, this particular horror film doesn’t involve chainsaws or machine guns, instead it’s a much more realistic scary movie: family life.

Published March 27, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment

Teachers Win, We Lose


The teachers’ union perks are only burdens for the students


By Olivia Alsept-Ellis

It is hard homework to begin with, made harder by the fact that I just don’t understand pottery.* I stare at the assignment, contemplating giving up now or continuing my melodramatic attempts.

Published March 27, 2009 - Opinion