Amanda Baker

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Lost Treasures of Garfield High


You win some you lose some [sobbing noises]


By Amanda Baker & Celia Gurney

At the end of last school year, the Garfield community said many tearful goodbyes to teachers leaving the building.

Published November 6, 2009 - Features

Get Up, Stand Up


Knowing your rights is never wrong.


By Amanda Baker

Without the information, it’s easy to feel slighted by the law. Preserve your sense of power by knowing exactly where your rights lie.

Published November 6, 2009 - News

Footloose Freshmen


Kick off your Sunday shoes!


By Amanda Baker

For those a bit flustered at the thought of entering the real world, fear not. Here are a few tips to keep you in line. Trust me: we’ve got your back.

Published October 16, 2009 - Features

Sleeping Arrangements


The Doghouse is missing houses


By Amanda Baker

This fall, many freshman were confronted with an unexpected issue. Due to an overstocking of incoming students, the UW had difficulty supplying everyone with dorms.

Published October 2, 2009 - Features

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

We Drink, We Drive, We DUI


Triple Ds have never looked so bad


By Amanda Baker

An overwhelming fraction of teenagers still drink and drive. People don’t plan for it, but it does happen.

Published May 15, 2009 - Features

Teacher Beef!


Mock AP's generate a startling amount of hate


By Amanda Baker

A few righteous teachers have put their feet down and said no to the mock.

Published May 15, 2009 - News

Scientology Without the Science


Why do they believe?


By Amanda Baker

I don’t know about you, but “hello, all humans have reincarnated alien souls” doesn’t sound too truthful to me.

Published April 24, 2009 - Opinion

Quest for the Best: SkyMall Product


By Amanda Baker

I consider myself quite an expert on the godly merchandise ready to be purchased 30,000 feet above the ground.

Published April 24, 2009 - Arts & Entertainment

Can We Live?


Without cell phones, life is a little bit harder


By Amanda Baker

Almost every household has a home phone. but what happens to those without cell phones? Can they survive in this new world?

Published March 27, 2009 - Features