Archives for May 2009

Nam’s Mixtape


By Nam Ngo

“A Change is Gonna Come”  —  Sam Cooke Cooke’s most famous work. This is a beautifully uplifting song that exemplifies the civil rights movement. “Ridin”  —  Classic and 86 Off of the first Harold & Kumar movie, I;m sure you can guess what it’s going to be about (hint: ’09 stereotype). Perfect for bumping when speeding down 31st (siiiike, […]

Published May 15, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment

Krod Mandoon & the Flaming Sword of Yawn


Comedy Central’s new show is the definition of average


By Johannes Harkins

“Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire” has all the ingredients of a good television show.

Published May 15, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment

Quest for the Best: Way to Get Into an R-Rated Movie


By Kelley Hargus

Though many of you readers have passed the necessary age requirement to see an R-rated movie, most Garfield students are still prohibited from viewing such mature films.

Published May 15, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment

But I’m a Big Kid Now


The best of our childhood games


By Zoe Storck

These are just a few of the greatest games of my childhood.

Published May 15, 2009 - Sports

An Unexpected Oasis


Hot yoga: significantly less wussy than you'd think


By Danny Schwartz

It wasn’t wacky, it wasn’t adventurous, it wasn’t action-packed. Rather, it was an oasis, fruitful and relaxing.

Published May 15, 2009 - Sports

Back in the Day


The class of ’58 tells their story


By Amanda Baker & Olivia Alsept-Ellis

The Garfield class of 1958 has come back to give a little to the school that gave them so much.

Published May 15, 2009 - Features

A Jolt of Junk


“Crank: High Voltage” tazed me into boredom


By Nick Thompson

Anything that pushes the boundaries of Hollywood conventions and film trends can help create variety and change in the style of future movies.

Published May 15, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment

Funkyzeit Mit Bruno


Sacha Baron Cohen’s third and most fabulous alter ego


By Marie Dohrs

“Bruno” comes out in theaters July 10. It will be crass, coarse, and completely offensive.

Published May 15, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment

Two-Oh-Homesick


Seattle, I’ll miss you


By Rebecca Cohen

Come September, I’m blowing this proverbial popsicle stand and heading off to college, and I can already tell you the weather forecast for that day: cloudy, with a 100% chance of showers from Rebecca Cohen’s eyes.

Published May 15, 2009 - Opinion

A World of Film


SIFF showcases movies from across the globe


By Thomas Huston

Returning for its 35th year, the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) will feature over 400 movies from around the world

Published May 15, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment