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Haters Gonna Hate
The Administration promotes rivalries and fights
By Jake Kennelly
If you miss the days of heated competition, long-hated opponents, or bragging rights, then the administration is working in your favor. In order to boost school spirit and increase income, the Garfield Administration announced that they would begin to condone and encourage rivalries between Garfield and other schools.
Published April 1, 2011 - News
But He Did That…
Why collective punishment fails
By Jake Kennelly
I hate getting in trouble. I’m not talking about being framed or arrested, but about being a victim of collective punishment, a flawed system of discipline. This form of reprimand is used by Garfield’s administration, and it flops.
Published March 11, 2011 - Opinion
Six Languages + Six Subjects
A look at some incredible teachers you didn’t know existed
By Jake Kennelly
One of the hardest teaching positions at Garfield is one you probably haven’t heard of. About ten percent of Garfield students are taught by those who hold the position, with only two instructors that work full time. The department is English Language Development, and the position is an Instructional Assistant.
Published February 18, 2011 - Features
Sign Out
By Jake Kennelly
At school, our interactions with each other are face-to-face and public. We are visible, and when we speak or comment, we can see who is talking. We do the same online. It is here that we have begun to lose ourselves.
Published January 14, 2011 - Focus
I’ll Let You Off This Time…
How do we get an MIP? How are we so lucky?
By Jake Kennelly
How many people do you know that have gotten a “Minor in Possession of Alcohol” charge? Maybe one or two? Okay, now how many people do you know have almost gotten one? It’s most likely that the second number is far greater than the first.
Published December 3, 2010 - Features
Garfield’s Guard Dawg
A chat with our security guard, Lando Wynter
By Jake Kennelly
Some may know him by his basketball-sized biceps, large stature, deep voice, or Old Spice aroma. Others know him by his name, Lando Wynter. He is our security guard; he’s big and he makes sure we’re safe.
Published December 3, 2010 - News
Be the Same
There's too much that's expected of us, so let's slack off
By Jake Kennelly
“Change” is the keyword of our generation; it has begun to define us. Our president used the word broadly in his campaign and it was repeated and feared and discussed by both parties.
Published November 19, 2010 - Opinion
Help Us Help Them
Peer Mentors struggle to establish their curriculum
By Jake Kennelly
Our Freshmen are mere minnows in the Garfield Sea; small in size, large in class, and squeaky in voice. They are sometimes afraid and most often unaware. While most upperclassmen would assume a disregarding attitude towards the younglings, a group at school has continued a program that intends to help and guide the freshmen in school and social settings.
Published November 19, 2010 - Features
Can We Kick It?
Cracking down on hanging out at Spruce
By Jake Kennelly
Spruce Street has recently grown in popularity as more upperclassmen park there, meet there, and most often socialize during lunch. Reports of a heavier police presence on the street have sparked complaint amongst its frequent visitors.
Published October 22, 2010 - Features
Mom and Pops and Booze Shops
Initiatives 1100, 1105 aim to privatize the sale of liquor
By Jake Kennelly
Initiatives 1100 and 1105 aim to amend the state’s liquor laws by proposing the privatization of liquor sales.
