Focus

    Transcending Gender


    Growing up and going to school, being transgender


    By Anya Deering

    When most baby girls are born and their rooms are filled with “it’s a girl!” balloons and pink stuffed animals, they never again question their gender, but for a few Garfield students like Cayden Harmon, their birth certificates don’t tell the whole story.

  • Walk Out


    Garfield students skip class to make their voices heard on state education funding


    By Celina Jackson

    On Nov. 28, Governor Christine Gregoire held a special session to discuss potential cuts to education in the new budget. Beginning with the walkout on Nov. 30, Garfield students have been active in protesting these cuts.

  • Voting Vicariously


    Garfield students create their own political voice


    By Caitlin Chambers

    Voting becomes a rite of passage at eighteen, but before then, high school students are stuck in limbo between blissful ignorance and the freedom and responsibility of a political voice.

  • Explore Garfield's Clubs


    Get involved at GHS


    By Celina Jackson & Anya Deering

    A look at some of the best and less well-known clubs Garfield has to offer.

  • Does Garfield Remember?


    By Ava Lewis

    8:46:30 am. The north world trade center exploded into flame, as American Airlines Flight 11 penetrated through the north face of the tower, severing all stairwells, leaving no escape for those above.

  • Animal House


    Two sides of theft


    By Ben Geyman

    Alan tells me that he never goes to parties intending to steal. “The opportunity just comes. I’m never like looking for stuff.”

  • Middlepage(s)


    By Matt Cerf, Andy Boelter & Ian Zapolsky

    A new take on the humorous and legendary back page with double the fun and twice the adventure. This unique masterpiece was formed, molded, and shaped specially for this April Fool's Issue. Enjoy!

  • March Madness


    By Adam Stansell

    The Garfield Messenger is proud to present the March Madness Tournament. Where destinies are fulfilled, and dreams are shattered. Enjoy the excitement and heartbreak that the sport of basketball offers to Garfield.

  • The New World of Talking Heads


    By Will Luna

    America has never before seen a time when the role of the personality and the politician have looked so identical. But only with the internet’s rising domination of American media does this concept reach a peak.