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Carpe Diem
Garfield’s not as far gone as you think
By Hannah Rusk
Throughout my illustrious career as a writer for the Garfield Messenger, I’ve written many an article railing against our school and the district. In a state of nearly perpetual irritation with Garfield policies and decisions, I’ve taken advantage of every opportunity to voice my displeasure. This, my final article for the Messenger, would be a perfect opportunity for me to really dig into Garfield.
Published May 21, 2010 - Opinion
So Money
Messenger's favorite high-paying jobs for teenagers
By Hannah Rusk
Most teenagers are constantly in need of money. Whether the occasion is going to the movies with your boo, eating out with friends, or paying for unreasonably expensive prom tickets, cash is always an issue, and unless you have a job, you’re basically living on whatever money you have leftover from Christmas or your birthday most of the time. So how do you get a job that pays enough to cover your numerous expenses? After thorough research, Messenger guides you through the highest paying jobs a teenager can get, while ignoring some of our peers’ less than helpful suggestions, which included “babysit horses” and “become a hooker.”
Published April 30, 2010 - Features
Now Everybody Say “choices…”
Assembly speakers are the wrong voices when it comes to relationships
By Hannah Rusk
I have been haunted by missing the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day assembly in my freshman year where the guy bent the frying pan into the burrito throughout my four years at Garfield.All appeared to be well as we filed into the gym, endured a horribly misguided attempt at Y-E-L-L, and waited for Keith Davis, “inspirational, motivational speaker,” to begin. Unfortunately, I started to dislike him almost immediately after he began talking.
Published April 16, 2010 - Opinion
Teacher Horror Stories
The stuff our teachers have gotten away with...
By Hannah Rusk
Oh, teachers. We know they mean well (or at least, most of them do). Unfortunately, they are human like the rest of us, and so even the best of them make mistakes.I have compiled student stories of these traumas, from the humorous to the “Oh god, what just happened?” Enjoy, and perhaps take warning. This could happen to you too.
Published March 26, 2010 - Features
Who’s Not Going to Graduate?
Freshman year class choices come back to haunt ‘010
By Hannah Rusk
Recently, a sizeable group of second-semester seniors was called to the counseling office, just before five-week grades were due to be published. They were told that, oops, turns out the district has decided that certain theater classes they all took freshman year from one teacher doesn’t actually count for fine arts credit, because the teacher wasn’t “certified” to give it. Now they are all missing a graduation requirement.
Published March 12, 2010 - Opinion
You Gotta Fight for Your Right
…to choose your school board representatives
By Hannah Rusk
Throughout America’s 234-year history, getting the right to vote has always been a struggle for minority groups. In this day and age, one of the most consistently underrepresented groups is America’s youth, as those who are under the voting age get little to no say in policies that affect them. Now, challengers of the status quo are rising up as a growing group of students in Washington State is pushing for lowering the voting age in school board elections.
Published February 26, 2010 - News
Big Changes, Big Questions
By Hannah Rusk
In a November 20, 2009 School Board meeting, Seattle Schools Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson stated, “we all want a district where every school is an excellent school.” These significant changes include the district’s “New Student Assignment Plan.” The new systems are designed to overhaul public education in Seattle for years to come.
Published January 15, 2010 - Focus
Running Start Blues
Garfield seniors struggle to meet health class requirement.
By Hannah Rusk
One of the last things seniors want to hear when they’re trying to fix their schedules is that a graduation requirement isn’t available. The other is that the classes they need are filled up with freshmen.
Published December 11, 2009 - News
Happy Belated Eid al-Adha!
Shamelessly politically correct agenda has everyone worked up again.
By Hannah Rusk
Earlier this year, I read an article proclaiming that because Obama was elected, racism and intolerance are officially dead. One only has to look at the recent backlash against Best Buy to see that intolerance is alive and totally crazy.
Published December 11, 2009 - Opinion
They’ve Got Some Splainin’ to do
New study brings questionable district spending to light.
By Hannah Rusk
The Seattle Public School District (SSD) has cited budget problems as justification for many unpopular decisions over the past few years, such as laying off popular teachers and denying students transportation.
