Celia Gurney

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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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She’s the Man


Two brave women cross over to the dark side


By Amanda Baker & Celia Gurney

Last year, two then-sophomore girls infiltrated the University of Washington dressed as boys.

Published March 27, 2009 - Features

When in Moscow


The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival is always a party


By Celia Gurney

Every winter, members of the Garfield A Band, B Band, and Vocal Jazz pile into two excursion buses and settle in for the long ride from Seattle to Moscow, Idaho.

Published March 13, 2009 - News

Everyone’s a Little Bit Nudist


Show yourself, you little textile!


By Celia Gurney

Some people see nakedness as a lifestyle. They go without clothing in the belief that the practice nurtures the mind, body, and soul.

Published February 27, 2009 - Features

Why I Should Never Become a Psychologist


I would probably go crazy


By Celia Gurney

I’ve heard that people become psychologists so they can figure themselves out. They want to know why they can’t seem to trust anyone, or why they only date men who have full beards.

Published February 27, 2009 - Opinion

Paper Bag Boyfriend


Why so bland, New Garfield?


By Celia Gurney

Appearances do matter, in both the dating realm and the architectural scene. That being said, attending the new Garfield is kind of like dating a fun, open-minded technological genius who looks like a piece of plywood glued to a brick.

Published January 16, 2009 - News

Surprise!


Garfield’s own progressive strategy rocks the debate scene


By Celia Gurney

Two members of the Garfield Debate Team made it to the quarter-finals at the debate tournament in Auburn on December 5, once again demonstrating Garfield’s ability to dominate in all competitive activities except football.

Published January 16, 2009 - News

If You Take Off That Shirt One More Time…


Boys, girls, and comedy


By Celia Gurney

I spent most of the Homecoming Assembly wishing I could burst into the gym waving a purple and white flag, wearing only a cape and shorts. Instead, I watched longingly as several junior boys did exactly that.

Published January 16, 2009 - Opinion

Wimpy and Her Son, Wimpy


The true purpose of Disney movies revealed


By Celia Gurney

This summer I spent some time talking to the mother of Joey*, a boy I occasionally babysit. We were discussing Joey’s love of computer-animated dinosaur movies when I decided to casuallyshift the conversation to Marine Science, as most self-respecting former sophomores would do.

Published December 5, 2008 - Opinion

Sweaty Cheeks


Hot girls use hot toilets


By Celia Gurney

Girls using the first floor bathroom last week were in for a surprise when their rear ends were greeted by a steam bath. In a seemingly unprovoked fit of rebellion, the toilets near the commons had started flushing and filling with hot water.

Published November 14, 2008 - Features