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One Last Secret
The Lincoln building's final mysteries revealed
By Mario Buty
The last bell of the school year had rung fifteen minutes ago, but I was in another world, seemingly fifty years earlier. I shined my flashlight on the century-old art deco ceiling four feet above my head and the hastily-built plywood platform, both covered in dust.
Published September 12, 2008 - Features
Straight Shooting: Alex Yuly
By Mario Buty
Senior Alex Yuly is a classic overachiever — a 4.0 student with a 2330 SAT, which he somehow managed to balance with his participation in swim team, Jazz Band A, Messenger, art, and website design.
Published May 30, 2008 - News
Want the Truth?
Honesty Box crushes confidence and destroys egos everywhere
By Mario Buty
After Trent had a lousy day at school, he really needed to blow off some steam. Bored and exasperated, he logged on to Facebook and booted up his favorite application: Honesty Box.
Published May 30, 2008 - Features
Pink Slip Blues
The Garfield attendance policy changes yet again
By Mario Buty
Once again, the attendance policy has been changed and students now have to fill out a two-page form in order to get an excused absence.
Published May 2, 2008 - News
The Day the Music Died
GHS marching band protests their director’s removal
By Mario Buty
At the Spring Sports assembly four weeks ago, several members of the marching band made a bold statement when they decided to protest the administration’s decision to not rehire their teacher, Tony Sodano, next year.
Published May 2, 2008 - News
The Changing Face of College
Fewer applicants and more minorities figure in the future
By Mario Buty
For everybody but seniors, getting into college is about to get a little bit easier.
Published March 28, 2008 - News
Imagination
You left a lot more than spelling tests behind in elementary school
By Mario Buty
While you were out having fun, enjoying adolescence, a small part of you died. You probably didn’t notice it. I’m talking about your imagination.
Published February 15, 2008 - Opinion
Beef is Gone
This cafeteria meat is no longer a mystery
By Mario Buty
As of about three weeks ago, Garfield has stopped serving hamburgers, and other menu staples because the farms where some of the beef comes from contain ‘downer’ cows — cattle that are too fat to stand.
Published February 15, 2008 - News
Occ Ed Expands
Students relieved after new certifications
By Mario Buty
As of January 4, AP Studio Art, Symphony Orchestra, Messenger, Annual, and Jazz Ensemble have all been certified as Occupational Educational classes.
Published January 25, 2008 - News
Dance Dance Dance
New rule means three dances per year
By Mario Buty
After a long tradition of having the hyphiest dances in the city, Garfield will have to come to terms with new district limitations.