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Contents
Volume 95 Issue 2 October 28, 2016
NEWS News Briefs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Trick or Treat, Eat my Beet! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
What’s at Stake on November 8th. . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Viewer Discretion Advised. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
A Month of Awareness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
A Seat at the Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
by Esther Chien by Lily Laesch
by Susana Davidson, Kiki Manning, & Allani Seals
by Paulette Argeres & Claire Boudour by Alex Ferry
by Allani Seals
Culture not Costume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 by Delphi Drake Mudede
FEATURES
The Pen is Mightier than the Sword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Welcome to the THC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 by Cipher Goings
Unsung Heroes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 by Susana Davidson
Creating Community in Classrooms. . . . . . . . . 8 by Julia Lin
Upstander of the Issue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 by Quinn Sullivan
How to Get a Free Fireman Suit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 by Sydney Santos
Living in Fear: Three Horrors Explained. . . . .10 by Charlotte Gong & Ann Shan
by Kiki Manning
A&E Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 by Elena Orlando
Look Back at it. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 by Alex Ferry
SPORTS Chess We Can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
by Jessica Morales
Red Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 by Bella Rowland-Reid
Winning Streaks To Championships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 by Emma Cooper & Bella Rowland-Reid
Running with the Big Dogs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
A&E
by Claire Boudour
P(Odd)casts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
by Josh Chestnut
Fassion Passion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
by Messenger Sports Staff
Fail-gating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
by Cora Andersen Bicknell
Fall Sports Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
by Flora Taagen
Writing Executive Bella Rowland-Reid Graphics Executive Cora Andersen Bicknell Graphics Editor Elliott Hoppe Section Editors Hannah Tacke • Quinn Sullivan Elena Orlando • Emma Cooper Business Executive David Willner Webmaster Miraya Horton Advisor Corey Allan Martin
Writers Alex Ferry • Allani Seals • Ann Shan • Charlotte Gong • Cipher Goings • Claire Boudour • Delphi Drake-Mudede • Esther Chien • Flora Taagen • Jessica Morales • Josh Chestnut • Julia Lin • Kiki Manning • Lily Laesch • Susana Davidson • Sydney Santos Photographers Freya Wiedemann • Peter Kubiniec • Ruby Seiwerath Illustrators BriAnna Kleckner • Ana Matsubara Business Staff Paulette Argeres • Julia Reguera
Cover by Elliott Hoppe
Winning Streaks To Championships p. 17
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News Get To Know Declan Murray
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eet freshman Declan Murray. He’s hard to miss with his Photo by Elliott Hoppe bleached blond hair and his radiating smile. Outside of school he takes on the identity of an avid gamer, nationally ranked in Super Smash Brothers Melee. In order to be globally and nationally ranked, a gaming organization called Melee It On Me, better known as MIOM, rates each person based on their skill level. From there on, anyone who wishes to compete in a tournament can do so. As of March 2016, Murray places #9 in Washington for Super Smash Bros. Melee, ranked around #87 globally for a solid two months, yet is very humble about his beginnings. “I really love playing games casually but for the most part I’m awful at [it]. I’ve never been ‘good’ at videogames but Smash was always my favorite one to play with friends as I was growing up,” Murray said. Other than gaming during his free time, Murray is an active live streamer, and had the fortunate opportunity to work with the famed Fung Brothers this past summer. Andrew and David Fung, two Asian-American brothers, are entertainers who share music videos and lifestyle advice on YouTube. When the duo announced they were moving back to their hometown of Kent, Washington, Murray immediately seized the opportunity to intern with them. “After getting accepted, I started working with them nearly everyday, helping with shooting, writing, editing, wherever they needed an extra hand, even social media, and it’s an experience that I’ll never forget,” Murray said. Although electronic sports composes a significant portion of his life, Murray also cherishes his family’s culture and background. Born in the Philippines and moving here to Seattle when he was 3, he struggled with a problem most immigrants face - the challenge with being bilingual. At home, Murray rarely spoke English with his mother, and almost lost the ability to speak it entirely. His mother decided to have her son re-learn English from scratch without the heavy accent he had brought along with him from the Philippines, and so by no longer conversing with him in their original language, English soon became Murray’s dominant language. That was ten years ago. Now, after returning to Philippine dialects just two years ago and also taking Spanish in an immersion school, he is multilingual. Because he moved to the States at an early age, Murray admits that he has lost a part of Filipino culture, but also believes that his family has retained a different element of being Filipino: generosity. “I like to think that the way I think of family is very Filipino. Our families are big and have a lot of love, we give a lot,” Murray said. -EC
News Briefs By Esther Chien Trump or Clinton?
With the general election less than two weeks away, most Americans are very anxious to see which presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, will make it to victory. A recent CNN/ORC poll on 916 registered voters shows that almost 7 in 10 voters think that Clinton will win the presidential election, and out of the same voters, 75% think if Clinton loses, she will concede, but for Trump on the other hand, only 35% think he will accept the results if he loses. Also according to CNN, 93% of Clinton’s own supporters believe she will win the presidency, and only 57% of Trump’s advocates believe he will be able to secure the position. On November 8th, the results for the United States presidential election will be announced nationwide.
Say Goodbye to the Great Barrier Reef Over the course of the last 30 years, the Great Barrier Reef has been losing bits of itself to environmental problems caused by human activity, such as coral bleaching, the complete whiteness of coral triggered by change in temperature and light, and runoff pollution from fishing and burning of fossil fuels. As one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the reef is home to over 1,500 fish species, and covers a great distance of 133,000 square miles, the size of around 275 football fields. In early October, Outside Magazine claimed the death of the Great Barrier Reef had occurred during what was viewed as the “worst, mass bleaching event in its history.” While the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies reports that 93% of the coral is on the verge of extinction from coral bleaching, it has not yet been entirely destroyed by human activity, which means that there is still time for recovery.
Showing Support For #BlackLivesMatter On October 19, 2016, thousands of Seattle Public Schools teachers and students wore “Black Lives Matter” t-shirts to spread the message of racial equity in society and more specifically, within the education department. The Black Lives Matter movement is about more than just police brutality- it also has to do with minimizing the amount of racial division and inequality within public institutions, like schools. At Garfield, teachers and students showed their support for this movement by holding rallies and giving speeches regarding institutional racism outside the school. However, this public display faced opposition from the Blue Lives Matter, a nationwide movement that supports the actions of the police, as they deemed this message should not be pushed. In response, the Seattle Education Association made it clear that Seattle’s education department is making it their mission to provide a racially equitable quality of public education.
Google’s First Phone Ever Earlier this month, Google released its first phone, Pixel. With Apple’s launch of its new iPhone 7, many consumers have upgraded to the new edition. Google’s Pixel, similarly, was sold out within minutes on the Google Store. One main feature the Pixel boasts is its camera; Google claims it is “the best camera we’ve ever made.” One challenge Google faces is that satisfied Android users don’t necessarily see the reason to switch to the Pixel, a relatively unknown device. Google’s main competitor on the Android market is the Samsung Galaxy S7, which has remained as one of the best Android smartphones out there. Both phones feature similar designs, as well as priced within the same range.
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How To Get a Free Fireman Suit
Navigating the SPS Skill Center. By Sydney Santos o you ever spend your first period with your eyes half-open and a small droplet of drool dangling from your mouth? Do you ever look out the window and wish you weren’t learning for the thousandth time how to construct a thesis? Does the thought occasionally pass through your mind that school might be a waste of your time? Shockingly enough, these things do happen to students, including senior Hank Halfaker. Halfaker has known for awhile that his future occupation wouldn’t necessarily require the tools one gains in high school, tools such as the quadratic formula or MLA formatting. “I want to be a fireman; I see my purpose on this earth is to help people,” said senior Hank Halfaker. He also added that his desire to join fire services stemmed from the job security attached with being a fireman: “People are never going to stop being stupid [and start fires].” Upon arriving at his junior year meeting with Mr. Lee last spring, Halfaker found a way to get out of the high school doldrums; the Garfield counselor instructed Halfaker to pursue his firefighting dreams through the Skills Center. Now what is the Skills Center, you may ask? “Skill centers are places where students during the regular year take very advanced career and technical educational courses...in fields that we have determined can create a career after high school,” said the principal of the Seattle Public School’s Skills Center, Dan Golosman. Thirteen programs make up the Skills Center, and each provides an intensive level of education in certain professional fields, which range from aerospace science to multimedia broadcasting to culinary arts. Participating students are enrolled in daily, 2.5-hour-long classes taught by professionals, and can earn career and technical education credits through Skill Center classes.
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The opportunity for getting cross-credits is also available, which allow students to get two credits, like math or science, in one course. The Center also provides free, credit-earning opportunities for incoming ninth-twelfth graders in the summer, where students can study through the same programs provided during the school year. The programs are currently located at several different district schools, and while Garfield is not one of them, Golosman assures that transportation shouldn’t be an issue: “We have transportation going to and from locations... we make sure that you have a bus or a cab to get to the class and back to your home school.” But the b e s t part about the program is that they are all free, with
the exception of a few small lab fees. In Halfaker’s case, he has been gifted with a full-body fireman suit, after registering for and starting the Fire Science Skill Center this fall semester. Essentially, students enrolled in a Skill Center spend half of their day doing what they love, and the other half going to
school for only a few standard classes. “It’s the only class I’ve taken in high school that actually feels worth it...I genuinely enjoy getting up everyday,” said Halfaker. This senior’s weekly schedule consists of three days in his classroom at Rainier Beach, where Halfaker studies from firefighting and EMT textbooks with the two other upperclassmen in the program. The small class size allows Halfaker and his peers to get plenty of attention and high-quality learning from one of the six instructors, who all have been active firemen for at least a decade. On Mondays, Halfaker gets Halfaker saves a to have a little more fun at the helpless Garfield joint training facility in West student from a Seattle. fiery death. “[The facility] is used by fire, police and public services. We go there and do everything that someone in Drill School would do for getting on the fire services. This Monday, we learned how to tap a fire hydrant, attack a fire with a hose, and set up a supply line,” he said. Halfaker’s favorite moment in the Skill Center so far has also been in this facility. “They have something they call a confidence course, which is this maze through the walls...it’s super narrow and you can’t see anything, plus there’s wires draped all throughout it to snag you up. You enter through a
trap door and have to brush your way through without freaking out,” he explained. Participating in a Skill Center doesn’t necessarily guarantee a career, but it certainly gives students an advantage for their future. Golosm a n said that completing a Skill Center program allows students to begin working right out of high school. “You are handed a certificate at the end of the class, so you’re literally holding a document in your hand that says ‘I can do this job after high school’.” He added that the Skill Center gives students imme diate connections into industries: “Some kids [who participated in the aerospace program] have been hired straight out of high school and into aero space companies like Boeing ...and after one year of working, Boeing puts in money in case they want to go to college.” Overall, Halfaker highly recommends that students utilize the Skills Center. “They actually prepare you for the real world, outside of high school and college.” Visit http://skillscenter.seattleschools. org to find a skill you may be interested in learning or for more information.
Photos by Peter Kubiniec
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October: A Month of Awareness
Art by Ana Matsubara
Breast Cancer Awareness By Susana Davidson Even though breast cancer is very rare in women under 20 years of age, it is still important to begin familiarizing yourself with your own body so you can know what to look for later in life. Breast Self Exams (BSE) are a great way to begin doing this. How To Give a Breast Self Exam Step One: Lie on your back and place one hand, palm up, on your forehead or behind your head. Move your other hand in small circular motions around the breast on the opposite side Begin with light pressure, then medium, then deep pressure. Step Two: Examine the area under your arm up towards the nipple moving your hand up and down or in small, dime sized circles. Do this with each of the three types of pressure. Step Three: Remove your hand from your forehead or behind your head and continue your examination from the nipple to the middle of your chest. Continue moving your hand up and down, using each type of pressure. Step Four: Stand up and roll your shoulders forward, creating small depressions above and below your collarbones. Carefully feel inside of these. Relax your shoulders and check under your arms for any abnormalities. Your lymph nodes are located under your arms and sometimes, although again it is very unlikely for teenage women, breast cancer can spread to these, causing enlargement. Step Five: Check yourself out in the mirror, looking for any redness or unusual changes in the breast. Stand bending forward, with your arms by your side, hands on hips pressing down and with your arms raised above your head. That’s it! You’ve given yourself a breast exam. You should do these once a month and even though it is very rare to find cancer in teenagers, it is important to begin familiarizing yourself with your own body. If you see something out of the ordinary, don’t hesitate to ask a professional, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
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Domestic Abuse By Susana Davidson Behind closed doors, one in three women and one in four men in America fall victim to many forms domestic abuse. When one thinks of domestic abuse one generally pictures physical violence: bruises, black eyes, scars. This image is perpetuated by the media, who tend to only focus on one facet. The reality of domestic abuse is a broad spectrum ranging from severe physical violence to psychological trauma. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, or NCADV, notes that, “Every minute, 20 people come to emotional or physical harm by an intimate partner.” Every minute. Domestic abuse is a pattern that continues while the victim is isolated without support or help. The perpetrators of abuse thrive on maintaining the power imbalance between themselves and their victim. Without it, their system wouldn’t work. According to NCADV, “The one constant component of domestic violence is one partner’s consistent efforts to maintain power and control over the other.” This power imbalance is one of the reasons why victims of abuse are hesitant to report the crimes being committed against them. Fear of their partner’s retaliation stops many from speaking out. Many people can’t understand why someone in an abusive relationship won’t just leave, won’t just walk away. Unfortunately, it is much more complicated than it seems and there are many reasons why people stay. One of these is societal pressure, if the abuser is popular, people might think that no one will take their side. Another is embarrassment, many victims feel that the abuse is their fault. A third, and probably the most difficult one to understand, is love. Many victims believe their abuser will change, and will stop. Although this form of mistreatment often goes unreported, it is important to stand up and speak out. Challenge gender stereotypes that silence male victims, reach out to others you feel are in trouble, cultivate loving relationships, and most importantly, if you or someone you know is involved in an abusive relationship, please don’t hesitate to get help.
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LGBTQ History Month By Kiki Manning The beginning of the LGBTQ movement, the Stonewall riots were a major event in queer history. These riots, erupting within a popular gay bar in Greenwich Village, the Stonewall Inn, arose from police harassment. Although the bar was accustomed to police raids, on June 28, 1969 they decided to fight back. The riots continued for days and this marked the start of open queer expression. On the 1 year anniversary of Stonewall, Pride began with a somber march in Manhattan. Seattle’s first pride week was in June of 1974, during this time, Capitol Hill’s gay community began to flourish. South Capitol Hill became an ideal location for queer folk because of its low rent. This growing queer population soon developed into a community filled with businesses and restaurants run by the people living there. In the 70s there was a separation of gender in the community when young lesbians moved to the U District in order to escape the “gay patriarchy”. The gender divisions eventually came down when the AIDS epidemic hit Seattle’s gay community in the 80s. Seattle is home to many queer consoling and health centers such as the Ingersoll Gender Center, the first trans health/support center in the United States. There are many organizations specifically serving queer people of color such as Pride Asian, a Pacific Islander organization, and Entre Hermanos, a Latino LGBTQ health and resource center that is just down the street on 23rd. Nationally, the fight for same-sex marriage came to a close when the Supreme Court legalized the act in all 50 states. The movement isn’t over quite yet, there are still conversion centers across the country and LGBTQ youth are 4x more likely to attempt suicide than straight youth. Gay marriage has not fixed everything in the queer community, but it was a start. October should not be the only month we think about LGBTQ people in history. The narrative of queer people before today is not new, however, it is too often untold.
Filipino American History Month By Allani Seals What’s good, F.A.H.M? Little do people know, October is Filipino American History Month. Despite landing on American land 33 years before the Pilgrims, Filipinos are often overlooked when it comes to American history and being recognized as Asian Americans. In Seattle alone, Filipinos were some of the first Asians to help build the city up during the early 1800s. In 1903, the Pensionado Act was funded by the U.S., allowing Filipino students to go to American colleges and universities. Coincidentally, the University of Washington had the most Filipinos enrolled out of any other institution in the country. Despite the success of Filipinos in America, there was still widespread discrimination and segregation. In 1935, the Filipino Repatriation Act was passed. This act essentially pressured Filipinos to return home by enticing them with free passage back to the Philippines. Fast forward to the 70s, where Filipinos began to make monumental moves in Seattle. The 12th Avenue Bridge was renamed in 1974 after Filipino anti-colonial revolutionary Jose Rizal. In 1979 Dolores Sibonga was the first Filipino member of the Seattle City Council. The legacy of Filipinos continues to build everyday. To keep the visibility and culture alive, here are some ways non-Filipino Americans can help celebrate, even after October: -If you’re a foodie, support a Filipino restaurant or establishment. Delite Bakery, Jollibee’s, Kusina Filipina, and Espi’s are located on Beacon Hill and the greater Seattle area. If you’re unfamiliar with Filipino cuisine, try lumpia, pancit and halo-halo! -If you’re an intellectual person, go to your local library and research about Filipino history. Filipinos had a huge hand in creating workers unions and canneries in Seattle, so that would be a great place to start! -If you’re a social butterfly, learn some phrases in Tagalog, the national language of the Philippines. Here are a few of the basics: (Mahal kita: I love you!) (Salamat po: thank you! Salamat po, and happy Filipino American History Month!
Features Welcome to the THC
The Teen Health Center, not that other thing. By Cipher Goings think I got something from him back on for future issues that they may face. THC for a snack or other reasons can get Friday night,” said the concerned “As a nurse I’m allowed to assess, rec- mental and physical information from the teenager. If you relate, the Teen ommend, and council. I can provide infor- THC walls. These walls contain numerous Health Center may be the place for you. mation to put at the front of your brain so posters of information that give students Filled to the brim with contraceptives you can make more informed [choices] the run down of anything they need to know. and friendly wisdom from experienced that will affect your future,” said Sherling. “There’s stuff about mental health, our adults, the THC (Teen Health Center) can Rosie Moore is also on staff for con- confidential services such as birth conprovide for all of your adolescent needs. fidential mental health counseling trol, suicide prevention, drugs and alcoThe Nova and Garfield THC is a safe, confidential place where students can receive free mental and medical aid as well as nutritional consulting. The medical assistance consists of immunizations, sports physical exams, nutrition information, academic concerns, and aid to sports injuries. Appointments can be made and organized by the nurse coordinators who not only greet those who walk in with a smile, but also are the THC secretaries who make sure things run smoothly for the students as well as the staff. “Our official title is family service coordinators, this means we schedule and cancel appointments, fax over referrals, Photo by Peter Kubiniec write passes for students, keep up with the Teen Health Center display on depression. information on the walls for students to read, give snacks...the whole works,” said as she focuses on the more person- hol and monthly awareness,” said Benton. family service coordinator Jahtia Benton. al issues that students will deal with. One of the goals of the THC staff is to make Once appointments have been made, stu“Some of the major topics that come up in it a suitable place for all students and teachdents can consult Miller Sherling, Garfield’s my area are depression, anxiety, family prob- ers to come in any time they need service. school nurse. Sherling works as a medical li- lems, friends, and academics,” said Moore. “We want every student and staff brarian for students to come in need of reliAlong with the knowledge students re- member to feel welcome here and feel able information without diagnosis. This in- ceive from the school nurse and mental like we’re here to serve them to connect formation gives students something to fall health counselor, students who come in the them with resources even if we don’t have
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the resources ourselves,” said Sherling. A contributing factor to the THC is the confidentiality requirement pertaining to emotional situations. “Being able to confidentially receive information regarding someone’s mental or sexual life is a good thing especially when they aren’t comfortable talking about it with their parents,” said Benton. The aspect of confidentiality in the provided services makes the THC a more comfortable space for students to discuss and ask questions that they may not want to ask their family. “The nurse was really nice to me about my anxiety, she was very understanding and didn’t do anything to make it worse,” said student Jonny Sabath. The snacks of the THC attracts hungry teens from all corners of the building. “I go to the THC a lot and what brings me in is mainly the snacks and the tea,” said tenth grader Khabirah Weddington. To receive THC benefits, students must be registered; parents/ guardians must sign consent forms. All help requires consent forms with the exception of confidential cases such as birth control, STD’s, Hiv/ Aids, and any emotional or mental health services.The THC is here for all students when they are in need of anything. The jobs in the THC also include nurse practitioners, nutritionist, and psychiatrist. All it takes is a signed consent form and an appointment.
Unsung Heroes
Garfield teachers on their substitute pasts. By Susana Davidson What would you do if you walked into a classroom full of 20 to 30 high schoolers who you didn’t know and who certainly didn’t know you? Run? Scream? Cry? This daunting job is done nearly every day by hundreds of substitutes across the district. These men and women work tirelessly to make
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sure that your classes don’t self destruct. In order to sub for classes, a teacher must have a current teaching certificate - the same qualification for full time teachers. After getting his certification, Graham Ramsey, a science teacher here at Garfield, began working as a substitute in different schools. “Subbing allowed me to get a feel for several schools in Seattle and Renton during the window of time that I was applying for full time teaching jobs” said Ramsey. Because of the high demand for substitute teachers, many subs just have to improvise when teaching a subject they are not familiar with. Imagine having to walk into a class where you must be an authority for a subject you know nothing about. “As a sub, you have to be ready for
anything,” said Garfield history teacher Daniel Young. “I remember one day teaching AP Calculus, that was fun. It had been awhile since I’d encountered integrals and calculated the volume of a space created by a rotating curve… or something like that.” Despite how intimidating a task this seems, some subs enjoy a challenge. “It was actually a nice part of the job - you got an appreciation for what other teachers are doing and dealing with day-to-day,” said Young. Young also recalls getting ideas for projects and assignments from working in other teacher’s classrooms. Although there are positives to being a sub, you do encounter many surprising obstacles that must be dealt with in a moment’s notice. “The incredible variety of situations
that I encountered was ridiculous,” said Ramsey. “ No sub plans, elaborate plans for the most ambitious and sophisticated lesson of all time, no contacts in the building, no classroom keys, the list goes on.” Despite how difficult it might be, subbing can be a fulfilling job. Mr. Young says, “I enjoyed coming home at a normal time every day, getting to cook a nice dinner for my wife. She’d ask ‘So what did you teach today?’ and I’d say, ‘AP Bio,’ and she’d be like, ‘But you don’t know anything about Bio,’ and I could say, ‘I do now.’”
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Features Creating Community in Classrooms A student driven movement.
Upstander of the Issue
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t’s no secret that, while Garfield is schools she attended, Lowell and Thurgood that were created from separated classes known throughout the city as being the Marshall. “I don’t want to be in an AP or in elementary and middle school do not dis“diverse” school, many classrooms in honors classroom and not see other people appear. “None of the patterns were broken the school fail to demonstrate our varied like myself because that doesn’t really en- once APP kids got to Garfield; in my opinion demographics. Honors For All, a program courage me to learn,” said Seals. they only got worse. The superiority comthat started Even the community plexes and passiveness carried over. No one this year, puts has taken notice of this is- tried correcting the divide in elementary all freshman For us to claim that sue, evident by the “Abolish or middle school so everything is still the in honors we’re such a diverse APPartheid” stickers that same,” said Seals. h u m a n i t i e s school, I’d really like to decorated street signs near Honors for All begins to create more diclasses and see it in our classrooms the school last year. These versity in classrooms which will hopefully aims to give more. stickers allude to the idea help make classes at Garfield more repreall students that, while the APP program sentative of the whole school. the oppordoes provide higher learning “The idea around Honors For All really tunity to take higher level courses. Beyond opportunities, it is not equally accessible to excites me because I come from a private this school level change, some Garfield stu- people of different racial or economic back- school so I was the only person in my class dents are trying to bridge the gap between grounds. All of these factors contribute to who was a person of color. But when I came different groups at a classroom level. Garfield classes not being as unified as many to Garfield, it was like ‘wow I’m gonna be Recently, a group of students have begun teachers and students would like to see. around more people of color in a classroom’ to discuss ways to improve the lack of diverThe trend that APP classes in elemen- and it wasn’t exactly what I thought it was sity and sense of community in classes at tary and middle school cater more to white, going to be,” says Adams. “For us to claim Garfield. wealthier students directly relates to the di- that we’re such a diverse school, I’d really “The purpose of the club is to figure out vides that are apparent in Garfield classes. like to see it in our classrooms more.” ways to build community in classrooms “I think that some kids Seals and Adams, along because when you join honors and regular aren’t necessarily enwith other students, have classes together, there are often rifts in cul- couraged to stretch and been meeting at lunch to ture, language and learning divides. So [we take those classes. [The Let’s discuss try to come up with soluwant] to join all that together into one,” said APP program] starts suthe topics that are tions for the lack of diverAllani Seals, a junior who leads the group. per early and some kids pushed under the sity in classes at Garfield. Seals, who has been in the APP program are not ready to take table. But such a large topic it is since second grade, even recalls a simi- that jump yet. [Support] hard to solve with simple lar divide between people of different ra- needs to be there at an steps. Breaking down and cial and social statuses at the elementary earlier stage to encourage peo- rebuilding a culture rooted in years of habit ple of color to join and take the is not easy. classes that are more rigorous,” “It’s a very heavy topic here at Garfield. I said junior Leland Adams who think the more people we make aware of it, is also leading this movement. the better it will be,” said Adams. “As long as As kids come to Garfield, we get that support from the students that many groups are already we’re looking for, I have no doubts in my formed based on what class- mind that we can definitely push this cures kids were in in elementary rent topic forward and into the forefront of and middle school. Although the Garfield community.” students from different The group wants to get more people inprograms are sometimes volved in creating a student driven movemixed into the same ment. “Let’s have a discussion about it,” classes, the disaid Adams. “Let’s discuss the topics that vides are pushed under the table. It doesn’t make everyone comfortable but it’s the reality right now”. As students like Seals and Adams begin the movement to create a more diverse community in classrooms, they are taking an important step towards creating a more unified school that provides equal opportunity for all students.
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An Upstander is someone who acts to make positive change. Senior Emmett McCann is a computer science expert and talented artist who hopes to become an engineer. . Here is why McCann is an Upstander: Q: Why did you begin the website? E: “[The website] originally started as just a way for me to document things personally and then kind of it stemmed from there into sharing the different projects I’m working on.” Q: What other impacts have you made? E: “Through my work with computer visualization art I eventually got in contact with the national director of art curriculum about how to change up their submission guidelines and make them more inclusive and accessible for people doing all kinds of art - not just your typical drawing and painting. The national director said she’s currently trying to do that and using my art as an example.” Q: What else do you hope to accomplish? E: “There’s a stigma that engineers and math people can’t be artists too and that’s one thing I was trying to prove wrong when I combined them together. So not only changing the College Board standards, but changing people’s perception of what is acceptable as art, [ending] stereotypes that artists can’t do math and computer scientists aren’t creative.” Q: Why do you want to be an engineer? E: “I want to make things that make people’s lives better and that get people excited. Engineering was the easiest way to do that. And then through publishing all this art stuff on my blog, I’ve found that that’s another way to get people really excited about, not only the art itself, but about the engineering behind it. [I’m] trying to bring across the excitement and the beauty that engineers often find in their work and trying to visually display that and teach people about what it’s like for an engineer to love engineering.” To nominate a student at Garfield that you think is an Upstander, email garfieldmessenger@gmail.com.
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What’s at Stake on November 8th
A breakdown of the 2016 presidential election. By Lily Laesch hroughout the history of the United States, people have fought and suffered to be able to vote.Nevertheless, in the last twenty years, no more than sixtyfive percent of eligible voters cast a ballot in any presidential election. Historically, voting has occurred in person on election day, the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. However, today, dependent on the state, one can register online and vote early by mail. This increases convenience and opportunity for eligible voters. With this year’s election rapidly approaching, polls predict a record low voter turnout that is likely due to high disapproval ratings for both major party candidates. Now, more than ever, each vote matters. Garfield senior and eligible voter Hannah Phelps can not stress this enough.
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“It’s really important for people to vote. It’s the most basic level of civic engagement you can have,” said senior Hannah Phelps. “Something I can contribute is my vote and it makes me feel like I have a little bit of power in this big world where nobody knows my name.” The United States is on the verge of making history. If Hillary Clinton is the first woman elected as president, she will shift the patriarchal pattern that our country has held for the last two centuries. The Democratic nominee has inhabited the political sphere for more than three decades, occupying the positions of First Lady, Senator of New York, and Secretary of State. Because of her extensive experience and expertise, Clinton has the full-hearted support of many voters, and those ineligible alike. One
of these fans is sophomore Sam Patz. “She’s been in the government and the political system for her entire adult career,” says sophomore Sam Patz. “She has so much experience in terms of how the office works.” Hillary Clinton is currently in the position to win all the states President Obama won in 2012, and also has a probable chance of winning North Carolina and Arizona. This will put her well over the 270 electoral votes needed to win the entire race. Following the presidential debates and the release of the infamous “Trump Tapes,” Clinton has excelled in the polls, and currently has an eighty-five percent chance at winning. Regardless, the election has fluctuated greatly over the last few months.
sonal emails. However, these controversies pale in comparison to the threat of her opponent, Mr. Donald Trump. A tax evader. A sexual predator. A racist. A xenophobe. A liar. A misogynist. All words that have been used to characterize Donald Trump, who, in less than two weeks, could be chosen as the leader of our country. The businessman and reality television mogul demeans and insults women and people of color, instigates violence, and has vowed to ban all Muslims from entering the United States. The Republican nominee has come under fire throughout his campaign for his slanderous and dubitable comments. Most recently, he has insulted his opponent in the debates and has repeatedly said that he won’t accept the results of the election unless he is victorious. “Especially lately, Donald Trump has
proved that he’s not a good candidate,” said Patz. “He’s already made so many enemies before he’s even been elected. He’s not even the president yet, so just imagine how that could play out if he was actually in office.” The outlandishness of this election requires committed voter participation. The consequences for our country may be incomprehensible and irreversible should we find ourselves under the leadership of a man possessing no political experience and an uncontrollable temper. Disunity among civilians would reign, relations and agreements with other countries would dissolve, and the core principles of our country and government would dissipate. It is extremely crucial that people fulfill their duty as citizens and cast a vote for the president of the United States this November. Every vote makes a difference.
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The race was extremely narrow immediately following the conventions and right before the first debate. At this point, anything could happen. Some of Clinton’s most significant campaign promises include a gun control reform, complete access to reproductive healthcare for women, equal taxation, an increase of the minimum wage, ending mass incarceration, and investing in clean energy solutions. Despite her current advantage in the polls, she is commonly perceived and portrayed as dishonest and deceiving. Many general election voters in the primaries considered Clinton unfavorable. She possesses the lowest approval rating among Democratic nominees in the last ten presidential elections. Clinton carries the weight of her husband’s misdeeds, and has been the focus of an FBI investigation regarding her per-
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Living in Fear: Three
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People can be surprised in both good and bad situations. But when someone says that they are horrified, it would be hard to interpret that as anything but bad. Horror is a combination of fear, shock, and disgust, none of which are pleasant feelings. And yet a show like American Horror Story, built on the very idea of being scary and shocking, is popular enough to continue into its sixth season. How
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The white painted face with red cheeks, drawn eyebrows and a wide grin. The signature poofy red hair, colorful attire, and friendly attitude. Even though their appearance and nature may seem harmless, this character makes many people feel creeped out and uncomfortable. Thanks to a recent string of disturbing clown sightings and threats, this “creepy” feeling has escalated into pure terror. Creepy clowns have recently been trying to lure children into the woods in South Carolina, which has fueled a national epidemic. In LaGrange, Georgia, clowns reportedly invited young children into their vans. In Waukegan, Illinois, a clown with a knife, one with a handgun, and another with a briefcase stood at the edge of an elementary school and made threats towards the students. In Topeka, Kansas, a 13-year old girl was seen being chased by a clown with a knife. In Parsippany, New Jersey, a man dressed as a clown carrying a machete popped out and scared a woman outside a convenience store. These events and other sightings, paired with a great social media presence, have spread mass fear across the country and have left many to worry for their safety, espe-
is it that a genre built on such a repulsive sensation is so attractive to people? As contradictory as it may seem, the terror felt during a horror movie and other fake scares is actually part of the reason why people enjoy the genre so much. A building sense of terror helps create tension in the movie. Yet these suspense building terrors are often the exact things that would be disgusting or scary
cially at night. But what is it about clowns that can terrorize an entire population? Throughout history, clowns were found in almost all cultures, and their primary purpose has been to make people laugh. But movie directors, mystery writers, and even a mass murderer, have adopted this image for horror. One of the characteristics that makes these characters so scary is their everlasting cheery expression — a seemingly unnatural smile. A smile is generally associated with a happy mood and friendly persona. However, when these smiles are uninterrupted and don’t experience great variety, our brains start to wonder if something might be wrong. Yet not all clowns have evil intentions; to many dedicated, old-fashioned clowns, the latest “clown crimes” are hurtful and detract from their fun-loving occupation and their goal of bringing joy to children and the community. Most clowns have declined to be interviewed, but this quote from a Seattle Seafair Clown press release gets at the heart of their feelings. “It’s sad for us to see people turning what brings laughter and smiles to many into something scary where people are afraid,” said Jay Wood, chairman of the Seattle Seafair Clowns. “These aren’t real clowns… they are impersonating clowns.” Whatever your feelings may be in the midst of this clown craze, be cautious, and beware of the notso-friendly clown wandering your neighborhood streets past sundown…
to people in real life; so what’s the difference? The reason anybody can overcome thei natural fear responses is because of the aware ness that what is happening is not real. One can experience the thrill of being scared and on the edge of their seat without ever being in any real danger. It’s probably also why kids who have a harder time separating fact and fiction, tend to be more negatively affected by
Dol Dolls were created with the intention to serve as toys and companions to young children. But they are often the premise of horror films: proof that what soothes us can also terrify us. The man behind Chucky understands better than anyone the fear factor of a talking doll. This instinctive terror so many of us experience is largely because they look and act a little too much like us. “I think we have a primal response to something which seems a perverse distortion of the human form,” says Don Mancini, the creator, director, and producer of the Chucky series — a series of horror films about a doll with the soul of a serial killer trapped inside. “Dolls seem to exist in what we now call ‘The Uncanny Valley,’ that place where things are slightly off — and therefore super creepy.” Mancini started with “Child’s Play,” and has since created a successful franchise with the character Chucky — Chucky 7 comes out in 2017.
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the genre. Ironically enough, another factor in how likable horror is is how applicable it is to the people consuming it. The more one engages with what’s happening, while still remembering that it isn’t real, the more enjoyment is taken from it. This is an idea that Garfield student Lucy Yang, a fan of the genre, applies not only to movies, but video games.
“Horror games are a lot more effective [at scaring people] than movies because they’re interactive,” Yang said. “You’re not just watching an idiot stumble around on the screen… You are the idiot.” Of course, even when it is relevant, not everyone sees the appeal in purposely scaring themselves. While some fears have obvious origins, like being scared of a serial
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killer what about some of our less explainable fears? What exactly is it, for instance, that makes dolls so creepy? Below we identify the fine line between a kid’s dream and a kid’s nightmare, and how certain horrors have captured our imagination over the years.
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Based on appearance, Chucky’s “schoolboy” look should be cute and innocent. But there’s something a little too perfect about it; there are no flaws in his frozen existence. And certain enough, his creepy sweetness veils an evil truth. Chucky is one of the most universally recognized villainous dolls, but plenty of filmmakers and writers have modeled their stories around this terror technique. Some of the most memorable examples include Dead of Night in 1945, Magic in 1978, Dead Silence in 2007, and Annabelle in 2014. And they do it because it works. This “Uncanny Valley” theory holds that the closer something gets to our own distinct human qualities, the more creeped out we get. The “valley” is the space where things get too close for comfort; the undeniable resemblance between ourselves and this object makes our skin crawl. A motionless doll with babyish features and a soft expression doesn’t immediately spark fear, but the idea of the doll walking and talking, characteristics so unique to a living human, deeply disturbs us. Art by Brianna Kleckner
Human fear of the undead, like the beings themselves, has largely been buried. Ghosts, mummies, vampires, and the like just aren’t scary to most people anymore; where once we took inspiration from Dracula, we we have since replaced it with Twilight. Over time, we’ve forgotten why the undead were ever scary in the first place. Beyond their brain-eating and blood-sucking habits, the real reason humans have been fascinated by the concept of undead beings for hundreds of years lies in their name: the undead. The possibility of existence beyond death and even immortality has captivated the interest of humans since the earliest of societies, but it is also a topic that people find easier to avoid. In his 1973 Pulitzer Prize winning book The Denial of Death, Ernest Becker wrote about what would later be dubbed the Terror Management Theory, describing the human tendency to distract themselves with small, immediate problems instead. “But as soon as a man lifts his nose from the ground and starts sniffing at eternal problems like life and death, [...] then he is in trouble,” Becker wrote. While these concepts are generally associated with religion, human fear and uncertainty surrounding “the oth-
er side” manifests itself in subtler ways; for instance, the way we’ve imagined the undead. What scares us so much about them isn’t the undead beings themselves, but how similar they are to us, and the possibility that we’re doomed to the same fate. After all, ghosts, zombies, and vampires were all once human. The worst part is, undead beings are also usually immortal. Immortality sounds cool at first, especially when compared to the alternative, death. It’s how so many fairy tales end, with a happily ever after and a “the end.” But forever doesn’t have a “the end,” and it might not feel so happy. Eternity will outlast everything we know, and that uncertainty is what drives people’s fear of it. The fear of the undead, at its essence, is the fear of eternity, of the unknown. And so, this Halloween, look past the fake blood and jump scares, and think about the true horror of the undead. When you lie awake with only the ticking of the clock as company, think to yourself: would it be better for that clock to be counting down the seconds until the moment you die, or for it to be ticking towards infinity? Sweet dreams.
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LORE “Sometimes… seeing nothing at all… is just… as terrible... as seeing... everything….” is a truth that you will very quickly embrace while listening to Aaron Mahnke’s podcast Lore. With excruciatingly well chosen music and incredible... verbal… pauses, Manke manages to make 30 minutes of audio just as creepy as marathoning all of American Horror Story alone in a single night. What makes this podcast truly chilling is not so much the subject matter, which ranges from docile zombies to invisible killer nymphs, but the terrible and illuminating human truths revealed at the end of each episode. Lore is the perfect podcast to listen to when you’re feeling philosophical and ready to spend the night holed up in your room… just make sure to keep the lights on! The Black Tapes One-third mind-trip, one-third terror, and one-third mystery, The Black Tapes hosted by Alex Regan follows Alex’s journey to get to the bottom of mysterious Dr. Richard Strand’s recordings of paranormal phenomena, the “Black Tapes.” What makes Regan’s podcast so amazing (and so terrifying) is that the lines between reality and fantasy are heavily blurred. Because the podcast is a serialized audio narrative from the perspective of Alex Regan, you never know if Alex is a real person or simply a voice actor. Although it is the later, this continuous bending of reality mixed with increasingly intricate plot lines makes this a great listen. Thinking Sideways This podcast is partial to the idea that everything, even the unexplainable, can be rationalized by viewing it in a different light, at a different angle, or in a different context. For those of you who want to be the perfect amount of freaked out, while still satisfying your intellectual curiosity, Thinking Sideways is the podcast for you. Structured around a lively discussion based dialogue, the staff of Thinking Sideways leads you through true crime stories ranging from mass disappearances to the TJIPE tiles. Dark, interesting, and humorous in an entertainingly geeky way, Thinking Sideways makes any bus ride just a little bit edgier.
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ipped jeans, oversized tees, and color-coordinated sneakers. These are some of many items in GHS senior, Joshua Perine’s closet. “Fashion means expressing yourself in a different way.” Shares Perine. From a young age, Perine was interested in developing a unique wardrobe. As he got older and started truly delving into the world of fashion, he looked to his roots for inspiration, “My mom always knew how to dress, so she kinda passed it on to me.” With his mother’s inherited taste and his personal eye for style, Perine has created a stunning statement wardrobe for himself. “As of right now, my style is basic but different at the same time.” Says Perine, who blends current trends with his individualistic fashion approach. Perine often personalizes his clothes by changing the item itself to better fit his style. “I make my own ripped jeans [...] I just cut them up with scissors and wash and dry them.” When Perine’s not putting scissor to fabric, he likes to shop at name-brand stores, such as H&M, Pacsun, and Forever 21. He believes that anyone can create a statement wardrobe without exhausting their wallet, “A lot
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That’s what makes Garfield senior Rheana Dale so unique. Pairing bright graphic tees with citrus-shaped earrings, Dale manages to mix these seemingly contrasting items in an effortless fashion, creating a stunning statement style. “My style is hipster/streetwear/chic,” states Dale. “It’s very versatile, I’ll wear it if it looks different.” Although Dale is now known by her unique mom jeans and grid patterned socks, this wasn’t always the case. “My mom used to dress me when I was younger. I was really bad at dressing myself.” It wasn’t until Dale moved from South Carolina to Seattle in 8th grade that her individualistic style began to form. “Through 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th [grade] I started to experiment with different colors and wearing different things that made me feel happy.” “I choose the color that I want to wear the most and then group everything else together.” When picking which pants to pair with which top, and what hairstyle to match with what pair of shoes, Dale chooses a staple color and dresses in shades of it. To Dale, fashion means a lot, as she feels it is the major thing that sets her apart from
of people think fashion is just spending thousands of dollars on a pair of pants,” shares Perine, “but I think you can have fashion by just wearing a $5 shirt from Goodwill and putting some bomb shoes on to go with it.” Perine’s daily outfit inspiration often comes from within, “If I wake up thinking ‘today is a slay day’, then I slay.” However, when Perine’s having a ‘what to wear?’ moment, he looks to global style icons as models for his own outfits. “There are two people,” shares Perine. “Kim Kardashian and Kanye. I love how both of them dress, especially Kanye [...] it’s just really different.” Some of Perine’s favorite items are long oversized tees, a recurring style in Kanye West’s fashion line, Yeezy. Perine has a love for fashion that translates to more than just his own wardrobe, “I love dressing people up and putting stuff together.” Although he has a clear eye for style, he may not pursue a career in the industry. “On the side for sure. It’s not something I would want to do full-time.” No matter the path he follows, Perine will no doubt stun the style world with his unique fashion approach.
others. She takes pride in her unconventional style.“A lot of the times when I wake up I’m like, ‘How am I going to do my makeup?’” Says Dale. “‘How am I going to make sure that I look absolutely different from everyone else I encounter today?’” Dale can be spotted in the hallway wearing her classic octagonal-framed glasses and baby pink fluffy pom-pom earrings. “I just really love poofs and fuzz,” she shares. Dale often scores stylish finds at thrift stores, “I absolutely love Goodwill, I got some suede pants from there. They are so nice!” She also likes to shop off the online site, Etsy. “I imagine things in my mind and think ‘Oh that would be cute!’ and then look it up on Etsy.” To Dale, fashion is more than just self-expression, it’s liberating. “It makes me feel really empowered to dress the way that I do.” She finds style inspiration from numerous sources, one being 2016 Garfield graduate Hera Ford. After growing close to Hera, Dale’s view on the world of fashion was completely changed. “[Hera] totally flipped my perspective; fashion doesn’t have to be matching, you can wear whatever you want.”
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Last-minute Halloween costume inspiration. By Paulette Argeres and Claire Boudour Juju on that beet; Are you in with the cool kids? Do you know what’s hip? If so, this fun number is the look for you! All you need is a t-shirt, a marker, and a delicious ruby red beet.
Sexy ghosts; Trying to impress a certain someone, but nervous about showing too much skin? Do not fear! Find an old white sheet, and cut two holes Charlie Brown-style. Once your ghost costume is perfectly positioned, wear your favorite underwear over it to complete the look.
Math textbook model; Have you always aspired to reach SMG modelling fame, but never thought you were pretty enough? Well good news, your average looks will be perfect for this 90sinspired combo.
Brangelina: Everyone’s favorite celebrity couple is no longer with us (RIP), but that doesn’t mean you can’t immortalize them forever with this creative costume. Pair stylish clothes with as many baby dolls as you can find, and you’ll be the talk of the town.
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Spice girls; Possibly history’s most relevant girl gang, the Spice Girls have been inspiration for halloween costumes for practically forever. But if your budget won’t allow an exact replica of Posh Spice’s wardrobe, try this punny alternative.
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Urban Legends of the Greater Seattle Area. by Alex Ferry Steps to Hell, Maltby Washington At the Maltby Cemetery in Washington, a 16 year old boy and his friends decided they could handle the fright of the steps to hell. The steps descend underground from the cemetery, and supposedly lead to what was once the tomb of a local family. Witnesses have claimed that once you reach the bottom, it’s as if the world stops moving. The boy and his friends arrived just after midnight. Once they found these haunted stairs, they shined a light, but after the steps they could only see an expanse of darkness. The boy then descended the steps alone. He reported feeling sick after going down a few steps. As he continued down, he began to feel both lightheaded and nauseated. When he couldn’t take it anymore, he decided to flee, but as he began to run back
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up, he felt hands pushing him out, and muffled screams from the distance. Later, he found out that it was only his friends screaming to him. He had only gone down six steps...but his friends said he had gone out of sight…
Mysterious vending machine, Capitol Hill Washington Dare to press the mystery button? There is so much to explore in Capitol Hill, but if you’re feeling tired of the doing the norm, head to the corner of John street and 10th Ave E. There you will find an antique soda vending machine that looks like it could be over fifty years old. This machine may seem ordinary, other than the fact that it’s old, but there are many discrepancies to its history. There are only four different drink options for the consumer (Coke, Mountain Dew, Pepsi, and Barq’s) yet the machine spits out anything from Hawaiian Punch to Nestea. Not only that, but no one knows where the machine came from, who re-fills it, or who collects the money. It’s a mystery locals have been trying to figure out for years. The
next time you’re feeling thirsty for spookiness and wandering around Capitol Hill, slip 75 cents into the mystery machine, push a button, and receive a mystery drink. The bottomless pit, Ellensburg Washington Also known as Mel’s hole, this eery pit is found in Ellensburg, Washington, in the hills of Manatash Ridge. You can throw as much as you want in it, and you never hear it hit the bottom, nor does it ever fill up. A local hunter disposed of his dead into the hole. But, just hours later, the dog was seen trotting through the forest. There’s also a mysterious black pole that supposedly can only be seen coming out of it during certain hours of the day. It appears out of nowhere, witnesses say.
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News A Seat at the Culture Not Costume Table What not to wear. By Allani Seals Solange’s third-studio album, A Seat at the Table, has won favor in the hearts and minds of millions globally. Her Photo via Saint Records previous body of work, Sol-Angel and the Hadley Dreams, came out a lengthy eight years ago. Comparable to Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly, A Seat at the Table intertwines soul and funk to create a social dialogue of, in this case, the Black woman’s experience in America. Solange collaborated with Tony Toni Tone’s Raphael Saadiq and The Roots’ ?uestlove to create an eccentric, neo-soul record. The highlight of the album is Cranes in the Sky, in which Solange eludes to rejection and abandonment by dancing, buying and running from “metal clouds”; the pain inflicted by America. The hauntingly peaceful video showcases a variety of brown and black bodies, muted tones and architectural images that illustrate the song’s melancholic feelings perfectly. The wax and wane of strings in the background with the low bass contribute to the exhausted feeling of this painfully honest song. Mad, my 2nd favorite track, features rapper Lil Wayne and epitomizes the resistance Black women face when they grow angry with America. In the song, an anonymous girl asks Solange why she “always be complaining” about her situation in America.” Solange defends herself by saying she’s “got a lot to be mad about.” This song explores a common microaggression Black women face, being automatically coined “angry black women” because socially they are not allowed to be angry about the decimation and overall treatment of their people. The most upbeat song on this album is track sixteen, Junie. The synthetic guitar and drums are reminiscent of Chaka Khan’s Tell Me Something Good. Solange calls out culture vultures with the line, “Don’t wanna do the dishes, just wanna eat the food.” The rest of the song consists of repetitive choruses by Outkast’s Andre 3000 and verses in which Solange suggests squaring up with the enemy whenever they try and steal your culture. Although these are my favorite tracks, it’s important to keep in mind this is an album that is a cohesive piece of art with interludes and transitions. A Seat at the Table speaks to Black women everywhere, encapsulating their empowerment, anger, and need of healing in one.
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By Delphi Drake-Muede
With Halloween just around the corner, you might be making some last minute costume plans. bedsheet ghosts are always popular, as are black cats and classic witches. But here are a few costumes you should NOT take into consideration. Sexy native princess: Each year we see the cringe-worthy P o c a h o n t a s dress, and the falla cious Native headdress on Halloween. These types of costumes are offensive to native people, not only because of their inaccuracy, but also because of their dismissal of native culture. For decades, Native people have been making the statement that they are a culture and not a mascot. In Native culture, headdresses are generally restricted to powerful men from the tribes of the great plains region.
The feathers embedded in the headdress are not for the aesthetic appeal but rather because each time a native man would complete an action of bravery, he would earn a new feather. Rasta mon: Just because you might have taken a cruise through the Caribbean for a week, or you’ve listened to three of Bob Marley’s songs, doesn’t mean you should pop on your dreadlocked wig and your shades for Halloween. The Rastafarian religion began in Jamaica in the early twentieth century. It combines Christian and African traditions together to make an unique culture. When you decide to dress up as a Rastafarian for halloween, it boils an immense religion down to three things: weed, Reggae and dreads. Tequila bandito or Mexican shot girl: This type of costume is promotes the idea that all Mexicans are alcoholics. Mexican people already have to see themselves as Art by Cora Andersen Bicknell
hyper sexualized trophy-wives and mustached villians in Hollywood, they shouldn’t have to see their friends do it on Halloween. If you’re really keen on the whole Mexican idea, dress up as a tamale-delicious and inoffensive. Islamic terrorist: Dressing up as a terrorist is never a good idea. Dressing up as an Islamic terrorist perpetuates harmful ste- reotypes in an environment that is already unsafe for Muslim people. Each year, Muslim people are attacked, mosques are constantly defaced with white supremcist graffiti. These costumes make light of a serious issue facing a large group of Americans. While you may think that throwing a towel on your head and pinning some fake dynamite to your body is funny, trust me, no one else will.
The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword 79 years of creativity. By Kiki Manning
Garfield’s annual literary magazine, the Pen, is celebrating its 79th Birthday this year. The magazine, is published every June and is compiled of student writings and artwork. The club also hosts open mics, called Coffeehouses as a place for students to perform spoken word, stand up, original music, or to share written work. Junior Jonny Sabath joined the Pen his freshman year is now the head of the writing committee. “My committee does a lot of the editing of the writing, making sure that it fits in the magazine and making sure that it’s appropriate enough,” Sabath said. “We try to keep a lot of the original content from the writing, but making sure everything in our magazine is good is really important.” To Sabath, the Pen is a platform to showcase student expression and life. “I really like the commitment to student art, the fact that it is a snapshot of Garfield culture and really encompass what makes
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one specific year at Garfield special,” said Sabath. “Everything else that we see about students at Garfield is through their academics or their grades and the Pen wants to know what kids are doing.” The club aims to make their presence at Garfield more well known, as they have been around since 1938, yet are often overlooked or unheard of. “I want to get a lot of submissions, I want to see Garfield students want to contribute, I want to see people excited to read the Pen, I want to see people showing up to the Coffeehouses,” said Sabath. Senior Bella Rowland-Reid, this year’s coeditor in chief, thinks that there is a lot of untapped potential at Garfield, and hopes to collect a variety of student perspectives for this year’s issue. “This year we’ve focused a lot on making the Pen known, we’re talking to a lot of classes, we’re getting people involved. I think this year we’re going to have more
student voices and diversity than we ever have,” said Rowland-Reid. Sabath agrees and encourages students from across all grade levels and academic levels to submit work. “I think the coolest thing in the world is opening up a Pen and seeing your name in the table of contents and being able to flip to that page and there you are,” said Sabath. I think everyone should have an opportunity to feel that gratification that you get from being published.” The Pen takes submissions until February 28th, you can submit writing, art, or photos to one of the folders in language arts and art classrooms or email them to garfieldhspen@gmail.com. The first Pen Coffeehouse is on November 15th, so drop by get some snacks and enjoy performances from your fellow bulldogs.
A&E
A&E Calendar Complied by Elena Orlando
COMMUNITY FLU IMMUNIZATION CLINIC Nov 1 2016 3:30 PM -- 5:45 PM GHS Commons The Clinic is open to all Seattle Public School District faculty, staff, students and their families (children four years of age and older). Please note that students under the age of 18 will need a Patient Consent Form signed by a parent or guardian. Forms will soon be available in the Teen Health Center. All participants will be asked to provide their health insurance information (card) to receive an immunization. SVNA will electronically bill the insurance plan for your flu shot. They bill almost all insurance plans, but are not able to accept Cigna or Kaiser. Flu shots are considered preventive care and normally are not subject to deductibles or co-pays. Students 18 years and under without current health insurance coverage will be offered a flu shot at no cost (From the Garfield website).
DRAMA: AUTUMN SHOW Nov 3 2016 7:00 PM -- Nov 5 2016 9:00 PM Quincy Jones Auditorium
2020 ASB (STUDENT GOVERNMENT) APPLICATIONS DUE Nov 7 2016 3:45 PM Main Office Are you ready to lead your class? Apply to run for a student government position: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, or Senator. Applications are available online, outside the Activities Center (120,) and in the Main Office. See Ms. Antoncich or email smantoncich@seattleschools.org with questions! (From the Garfield website). JAZZ I: SALUTE TO QUNICY JONES SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH SEATTLE SYMPHONY Nov 11 2016 7:30 PM -- 9:00 PM Benaroya Hall Free National and State Parks November 11, 2016 Veterans Day is one of the State Parks Free Days, so you can spend it picnicking and playing at any of these 140 Washington State Parks. Entry is also free at all national parks, such as Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks. Expect more people and less parking than usual. Dia de Muertos, A Mexican Celebration to Remember Our Departed October 29-30 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Seattle Center Armory 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109 Procession by Tloke Nahuake Aztec Dancers, community altar displays in memory of departed loved ones and prominent people, traditional music and dance performances, arts and crafts activities and workshops for all ages, marketplace of crafts and food, readings by local authors
TABAIMO: UTSUTSUSHI UTSUSHI FRI NOV 11 2016 – SUN FEB 26 2017 ASIAN ART MUSEUM Tabaimo (born 1975) is a globally acclaimed Japanese artist known for her immersive and thought-provoking video installations. Combining hand-drawn images that evoke traditional Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e) with digital manipulation, Tabaimo’s animated installations offer a critical and complex view of contemporary Japanese society (From the SAM website).
Look Back At It
What was Garfield like before we got here? By Alex Ferry Elizabeth Stephens, class of 2009, is the author of “Population” and “Saltlands”, two novels published on NubiTales. What activities were you involved in? “The most memorable thing I was involved in was the AP art program. I took art every single s e m e s t e r, Coutesey of Elizabeth Stephens and AP art twice. It was a great class. Beyond that, what really shaped my Garfield experience the most was being able to do running start, I did it my junior year and because I got so many credits from it I was able to graduate a year early. I was supposed to graduate in 2010. Another thing that I missed about Garfield, that I think they’re still trying to ban, is frosh days. Frosh days were amazing, they were way too much fun. Whenever I tell all my friends who didn’t go to Garfield, they’re really surprised and shocked, but I think it makes Garfield really unique, and I never felt like it went really out of line, it felt pretty harmless to me. It was a fun way to build community. It was super positive, totally hilarious.” What did you like and dislike? “Some of the most valuable experiences I’ve had to this day were at Garfield. I loved Running Start. Every person that can should do RunNubiTales ning Start. The classes were so interesting. Not just because of the content, Stephen’s newest novel, but the people you are taking the classes Saltlands, is out now. with are so diverse, they come from all kinds of different backgrounds. What I like the least about Garfield is how racially divided it is. It’s a really segregated school, because you have incoming kids that are going into either ESL classes, regular classes, or AP/ honors classes. They are completely divided racially. If you’re white or Asian, you’re going to honors/AP, if you’re black you’re going to regular, if you’re Mexican you’re going to ESL. I’m half African American. I was the only kid of color in any of my classes at Garfield. For me the only reason I could attend those classes was because I was from Georgia, and took advanced classes. My mom went down to school, and told them iI was placed incorrectly, and that she wanted me in AP/honors, and they did it. It’s about being privileged. If you come from privilege, you can move up, if you don’t, you can’t.” What’re you doing now? “I worked with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in Ethiopia, future of human rights forum in Geneva, civicus allegiance in South Africa, and currently work for the Hewlett foundation.”
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Sports
Chess We Can
Red Card
“In chess, the small one Changing the culture of can become the big one.” abusive trash talk. By Jessica Morales Her breathing intensifies. She isn’t so much afraid as she is nervous. As her opponent begins to approach her side of the board, the more difficult it becomes to find a way out. She appears to be contemplating tipping her king. With a simple look, she effortlessly makes you believe she is weak. When least expected, you’re surrounded, and you’ve become her prey. Queen of Katwe, tells the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a ten year old girl that lives in Katwe, Uganda. After being introduced to the game of chess by the local missionary, Phiona makes it her goal to become the best chess player in Uganda. She hopes that her success will help her lead a better life for her family, and eventually escape the poverty of Katwe. Chess results in challenges to Phiona’s identity, as well as her inability to accept loss, both in the game and in her life. Phiona is approached by Robert, a missionary who works with kids in the community, and serves as a coach and mentor. He encourages his students to learn the game by reiterating that their status doesn’t make them less qualified to play chess. Poverty and qualification are frequently intertwined in the film, which uses chess to emphasize class divisions in Uganda. Phiona experiences these divisions, and is often frustrated that she is so talented in chess, but still cannot afford the luxuries and privileges that rich kids her age are able to. Her frustration becomes her purpose to continue to pursue chess, and she soon sees the game as a way to establish dominance over the wealthy. Yet the desire to dominate, creates a strain in her family and in herself. Throughout the film, Phiona begins to distance herself
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By Bella Rowland-Reid
Art by Ana Matsubara
from her mother because she’s ashamed of their poor living conditions. Phiona’s own struggles come from her hatred of being unable to leave the poverty that follows her throughout her achievements. As she continues to further her knowledge of chess, Phiona sees that her accomplishments won’t solve her problems. She realizes that chess is about being able to get through the game, despite the impulse to tip the king and give up, and applies this to her own life. Although chess is strongly emphasized because of how it changes Phiona, it’s also not the only aspect of the film that should be paid attention to closely. Queen of Katwe also portrays gender roles in Uganda. Phiona is constantly underestimated as a chess opponent, even though she can play as well as a boy. Recognizing the independence of Phiona towards the end of the film is important in order to understand how she went from being dependent on her coach, to becoming confident in the way she plays. She learns to not belittle herself in a sport possessed by men and the upper class, and accept that she can be powerful too. The movie was directed beautifully and the performance of the actors made the films’ purpose shine through. If you’ve been looking for a film that illustrates important social issues through sports, Queen of Katwe is one to choose.
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If you’ve ever attended a sporting event, chances are you’ve heard -- or even participated -- some trash talk. Jabs from fans are said to be part of the game, another way to support the home team. However, a string of sexist and racist remarks directed to the Garfield soccer players by another school’s fans have gone beyond the classic jeers, and Garfield players are now working to stop this culture. The opposing school, a private institution Garfield teams will often play as a non-league game, have a history of very raucous fans. “All three years I’ve been on varsity [trash talk] has happened,” said senior Hannah Phelps, a goalkeeper for the Garfield girls soccer team. However, players deemed this game to be more aggressive than years previous, with student fans targeting individual players. Phelps was one of the targeted payers, saying male students called her out for her rainbow-patterned jersey. “The boys were referring to me ‘rainbow’,” Phelps said. “They came behind the goal after a goal was scored and said ‘come on, rainbow, that was your only job,’ and ‘I could have blocked that.’” Other remarks included direct call outs of players by name, and the chant “number four, you’re a wh*re!” hurled at senior Anna Goldberg. This incident is part of a larger trend of specific racist and sexist targeting towards high school athletes. Two years ago at a boys’ soccer game, a group of fans were heard making monkey noises towards an African-American Garfield player and throwing trash onto the field. In 2014, an Issaquah versus Garfield basketball game ended with students firing racist remarks towards Garfield players from an anonymous twitter account. Racist and sexist remarks like these are the exact reason why Garfield is trying to change the culture of trash talk in high schools. “These are student athletes, people who are still growing [...] and still developing their emotional responses,” Lugo said. “When they are individually targeted in a negative way, it has an effect on them both in the short term of that game and in the long term.” While especially rude fans are subject to being thrown out of basketball
games and other sporting events where ticket fees are charged, the attention to fans are often disregarded at free games, like soccer or baseball. However, Phelps believes referees can still take action to make sure abusive fans are dismissed. “You do have to kick [trash talkers] out,” Phelps said. “You don’t give them chances, you don’t tell them to stop, you simple have to say ‘leave.’” Additionally, Lugo has given talks to players’ parents, telling them that rude remarks are not welcome. “We want [parents] to come to the games and show their support,” Lugo said. “But we don’t want them talking to the refs or [the other teams], or coaching from the sidelines.” Lugo also mentions he frequently takes time to remind his players that trash talk is not welcome on the field either. “Trash talk [on the field] is tough to eliminate,” Lugo said. “I encourage any types of proactive efforts we can take to prevent these incidents.” Whether you’re a player or simply a fan, Garfield soccer is here to remind you that, while your passion is appreciated, cheers should never become negative or
abusive. “ W e should have really high standards for our fans and supporters,” Lugo said. “We want you to come to the games, but we want your messaging to be positive.” Art by Cora If you witness abu- A n d e r s e n sive trash talk from fans Bicknell of either team, you are best advised to talk to a referee or security officer during half time. Now go out and root for the home team!
Sports
Winning Streaks To Championships Can they do it?
By Emma Cooper and Bella Rowland-Reid This year is an awesome time to be alive for Garfield football fans. The Bulldogs are 8-0 for the first time in living memory, the University of Washington is ranked #4 in the country, and the Seahawks, well, are the Seahawks. Both the Bulldogs and Huskies emerged as unlikely champions, yet the question is whether they can sustain their streaks of victory. As for the Seahawks, will this year finally be the year that Russell Wilson runs the ball for a Superbowl victory? 9/10 vs. Juanita W 28-14
9/1 vs. Newport W 53-24
The Bulldogs I dearly remember the Homecoming football game of 2015. A dark rainy night at Memorial Stadium, where we lost to Cleveland 21-28 as part of our 5-4 season of defeat. This Homecoming, the Bulldogs blasted Sammamish apart, with a final score of 54-0. Yet this game was a drop in a stream of success that the Bulldogs are swimming in. Garfield is undefeated, ranked 10th in the Metro league, and recently demolished longtime rival Rainier Beach. These victories were made possible by 9/3 vs. Rutgers W 48-13
9/10 vs. Idaho W 59-14
The Huskies have been the recipients of countless comparisons to the glory days of the early ‘90s. Their 7-0 record has not been this good since 1992, and their unquestionable victories reminds older fans of the 1991 team, who were the Pac-10 champions. UW has filled the gigantic pawprints of the past, and is planning to make new ones of its own. Let’s take a closer look. At the time, UW’s exciting win over Stanford (44-6) during Week 5 proved the Huskies were real contenders for the playoffs. But it seems that Stanford’s high ranking was unde9/18 vs. Rams L 3-9
The Seahawks
Garfield’s powerful line, especially the defensive. “Obviously we have one of the best offenses in the state but we also have one of the best defenses in the state,” Coach Joey Thomas said. “We’re #3 in interceptions in the state, we’re #3 in sacks, and I think we’re rated #2 defense or #1 defense in the state. Defense wins championships, offense sells tickets.” Garfield’s success also originates in the mental game Coach Thomas teaches. “The players have bought in,” Thomas said. “And more importantl y ,
9/17 vs. Portland State W 41-3
The Huskies
9/11 vs. Dolphins W 12-10
9/16 vs. West Seattle W 51-9
It’s been a less-thansatisfactory couple years for Hawks fans. After a heart wrenching loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX and a knock from playoffs last year, the road to victory seems like a long one for the good ol’ blue and green. However, this year’s 5-1-1 record has us right back in playoff contention. Granted, the year started pretty weak. Only scoring 15 points in the first two games, the Hawks were as underwhelm-
9/23 vs. Chief Sealth W 65-0
9/30 vs. Sammamish W 54-0
10/7 vs. Ballard W 11-6
they believe. When you believe in yourself, and you believe in the person next to you, you can accomplish anything.” Garfield may have shined on Friday night, but the floodlights also illuminated the team’s weaknesses: multiple penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct. Coach Thomas knows that this is an area that will need to see improvement, especially if the Bulldogs want to continue into the playoffs. “I think we have to work on not beating ourselves,” said Thomas. “Cut out the foolish penalties, 9/24 vs. Arizona W 35-28
9/25 vs. 49ers W 37-18
10/2 vs. Jets W 27-17
ing as ever. But that all turned around week three. With a 37-14 win over legendary rivals the San Francisco 49ers and a week five bye, the team topped the National Football Conference West Division. From there, two more wins against the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons, plus the laughably bad Week 8 Cardinals tie that left many fans’ mouths gaping, have our beloved Seahawks cemented as first place in the West. When it comes down to it, we have to be honest with ourselves: these Seahawks
10/16 vs. Falcons W 26-24
not getting personal fouls, the attention to detail, because the room for error is shrinking, because the teams are getting better [...] If we can improve in those things, I like our chances against anybody.” This Friday, the Bulldogs will play against O’Dea, the #1 ranked team in the Metro league. Can they win? It definitely won’t be easy, but Garfield is undefeated for a reason. We have the power and potential, and anything is possible. In the words of Coach Thomas, we have no limits except the ones we place on ourselves.
9/30 vs. Stanford W 44-6
served. The teams against- Rutgers (record Stanford beat prior of 2-5), Idaho (4-3), Portto the game- Kanland State (2-5), Arizona sas State, UCLA, (2-5), and Oregon State USC- are all sub(2-5)are low-ranking Art by Cora Anderson-Bicknell par, and after losing to teams with terrible records. Washington, Stanford Average teams can look amazwent on to also lose to Washington State. ing when they beat terrible teams, but it It’s a similar story with the Oregon doesn’t mean that they’re actually good. victory. The Ducks, with their 2-5 re- According to ESPN’s projections, the Huscord and five straight losses, don’t kies have a 67.9% chance to win the Pac compare to the opposition that the 12 championship. Their only competiHuskies will face later in the season. tion seems to be Washington State (5-2), The Huskies have been excelling and work- who is dangerous, yet inconsistent. UW ing hard, but the teams they’ve played will play WSU in the Apple Cup on No-
10/21 10/14 vs. Cleveland vs. Rainier Beach W 51-21 W 58-0
10/8 vs. Oregon W 70-21
10/22 vs. Oregon State W 41-17
vember 25th, and this game will most likely determine the Pac 12 championship. Washington is now ranked #4, which drastically improves their chances of being chosen as one of the top four teams for the playoffs (though schedule strength is considered when choosing picks and the Huskies are weak in that area). I would bet on Washington being the Pac 12 champion and possibly being chosen for the playoffs, but their journey will probably end there. Their chances of winning out- a 30.1% likelihood, according to ESPN- are very slim. Alabama, Clemson, and Michigan are just too good, and will eat the Huskies alive.
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are not the same ones we saw hoisting the Lombardi trophy over their shoulders in 2014. The loss of running back Marshawn Lynch has dealt a serious blow to the Hawks’ playing style and overall mojo. We’re seeing more fumbles, more missteps, and downright more mistakes than we have the previous three years of domination. So, can we win it all? Maybe. According to ESPN,theSeahawksboast8-1oddsofgoingall the way this year. Citing demanding defense and clutch consistency by wide receiver Doug
Baldwin and tight end Jimmy Graham, the website claims the Hawks are far from out of the running so far. Keep in mind, however, this isn’t the same team new Seahawks fans are used to seeing, and don’t be surprised if we find ourselves falling right back into a remake of the dreaded 2004 Super Bowl. But remember, Hawks fans, anything can happen, and we are far from nonbelievers.
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Running with the Big Dawgs
Isabel Schmidt’s race for glory. By Claire Boudour arfield has a history of churning out amazing female runners. In recent years, the team has had girls recruited to Ivy League schools for cross country, like Emma Lower who is competing for Yale, and Izzi Olive who started running at Brown this fall. Sophomore Isabel Schmidt is the latest of these powerhouses, only a second and a half away from her season goal of running a 5K in under 19 minutes. As one of Garfield’s fastest competitors this season, Schmidt has done incredibly well. In fact, she’s gotten first place at three out of five metro league meets this season, besting her freshman time by over a minute. “It’s kind of scary to lead a race. In the races I’ve led, it’s like, ‘Am I really in the front?’ It’s kind of thrilling at the same time,” said Schmidt, “I’m nervous but it’s so exciting.” A talented athlete from a very young age, Isabel’s running career didn’t begin when she joined the cross country team freshman year. “I started running track in second grade. I really liked it, and it was available. Some kids start skiing because their parents ski, I started running….I can’t ski,” said Schmidt. Cross country, a sport that requires one to run long distances while
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maintaining high speeds, has been a good fit for Schmidt since childhood. “I started running longer distances with my dad the summer before third grade,
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when he would always go out on runs in the morning and I would be like ‘Where are you going? Can I come?’ We’ve been run-
ning together since, I thought cross country would be perfect for me,” said Schmidt. Since joining cross country partway through the fall season of her freshman year, Schmidt has become an integral part of the team’s spirit and competitive nature. “She is probably the quirkiest girl I know, and she definitely stands out in the crowd. She’s very inspirational, and she makes the vibe very fun and less serious all the time,” said junior cross country captain Lily Hayes. But the thrill of a race isn’t the only reason she loves running; the atmosphere of the team makes the hard work worthwhile. “My experience with the Garfield team has been so wonderful and positive. Joining was probably the best thing that happened to me freshman year; I came into the season about ten days late, and they were so welcoming. It’s continually surprising how nice and inclusive everyone is, and the pasta feeds are great!” said Schmidt. This sense of community is one of the things that has pushed Schmidt to achieve so many things so early in her high school career. In fact, she finds moments with her teammates to be her favorite part of the sport. “I love hugging my teammates af-
ter races, and getting encouragement from older runners. I’ve learned how amazing people can be, and how running can connect people,” said Schmidt. So far in her second Garfield season, Schmidt has been impressing her teammates with her work ethic and determination. “She’s made a lot of improvement as a runner, she goes after it and is so great at pushing herself at the end of a race,” said Hayes. This strategy, to shadow the front runner and then push past them at the very the end, has worked for and against Isabel this season. “I think it’s way easier to follow people, and be in the front pack and then get to the front at the end. But in my last race, I was passed at the very end after leading the entire thing.” Schmidt certainly knows how to go for gold, and this season she is determined to prove herself, not only in terms of placing at meets, but by putting in one hundred percent and not backing down. “For me personally, it’s so rewarding to really push myself to the limits, it’s so satisfying and I don’t really get that in any other place. Just going completely beyond what you think you can do.”
Fail-gating
How to create a football culture at Garfield. by Josh Chestnut The clock hits zero at Memorial Stadium on a Friday night and Garfield’s football team rowdily celebrates amongst themselves. They have just improved to 7-0, a record that hasn’t been achieved in decades. But when the warriors of Garfield football look to the stands after a 58-0 clobbering of Cleveland High School, they see deserted bleachers. The Garfield student section at football games has been nearly non existent for a long time and the players are noticing. “There’s hardly any support unless it’s a rivalry game, but basketball has a student section every game,” says junior defensive end Carrington Henry. “It makes me feel disrespected. They realize we are undefeated but they still don’t come.” The football players put in an extreme amount of effort. They practice six days a week and sometimes twice a day. It’s insensitive for students to not go to games for the simple reasons that are often cited- like parking and paying for tickets. Because students aren’t spending their Friday nights at football games, they are
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missing out on what could potentially be an amazing football culture. “I like the idea of community around football and how there’s this political aspect too this year that’s really cool, and the games are fun, and the band is rad,” says Mark Lovre, a language arts teacher at Garfield who often attends Garfield football games. Garfield is known for its sports teams with a potential for strong spirit; it is just a matter of whether the students decide to make a unified efPhoto by Ruby Seiwerath fort. The prospect of tailgating is a very achievable option for
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Garfield and it is a way to unite the school through football which we have been unable to do in the past. All it takes is grilling materials, meat, games, and some friends. The football team would love it and it is a great option on an average Friday night in the fall. Leland Adams, who has tailgated at UW and Seahawks football games, is one of many that believes that Garfield has the ability to execute this unique form of showing spirit while having lots of fun. “We could most definitely pull off a tailgating party outside of the Memorial Stadium parking
lot,” Adams continues. “I have no doubt in my mind it would be a success because Garfield students know how to have fun.” Adams, the passionate tailgater that he is reflects on his dream tailgating scenario. “The one time that I went there were these two 40-inch TVs. I’m gonna need like an 80” TV in the parking lot, and to be surrounded by a bunch of friends or family,” says Adams. After their message sending victory over unbeaten Rainier Beach by a significant margin, Garfield, at a bare minimum, has achieved legitimacy. We are currently ranked within the 3A Top 10 and have the opportunity to win the Metro Championship in our next game against O’Dea on October 28. It’s time for students to translate the success of our football team into school spirit and attendance at games. An increase in attendance and spirit would be noticed by the players and would benefit the morale of our school. It may even be the start of something new: a football culture.
Fall Sports Update Boys Cross Country
Sports Compiled by the Sports Staff
Girls Cross Country
Date
Opponent
Place
Date
Opponent
Place
Metro League Meet (9/15)
Ballard, Eastside Catholic, Chief Sealth Eastside Catholic, Cleveland, Chief Sealth Seattle Prep, Eastside Catholic Rainier Beach, Seattle Prep, Chief Sealth Metro League
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Metro League Meet (9/15)
1
1
Metro League Meet (9/22)
Ballard, Eastside Catholic, Chief Sealth Eastside Catholic, Cleveland, Chief Sealth Seattle Prep, Eastside Catholic Seattle Prep, Chief Sealth Metro League
Metro League Meet (9/22) Metro League Meet (9/29) Metro League Meet (10/5) Metro Preview (10/12) Metro League Championship (10/20)
2 1 1
Metro League
1
Metro League Meet (9/29) Metro League Meet (10/5) Metro League Championship Preview (10/12) Metro League Championship (10/20)
Metro League
Girls Soccer
Opponent
Score
9/16
Eastside Catholic
W 103-62
Date
Opponent
Place
9/6
SAAS
T 1-1
1
9/8
Bainbridge
W 2-0
1
9/13
Ingraham
T 1-1
3
9/20
Cleveland
W 5-0
9/22
West Seattle
W 2-0
9/27
Chief Sealth
W 4-0
9/29
Bishop Blanchet
L 2-0
10/4
Ingraham
W 3-0
10/6
Roosevelt
W 1-0
10/11
Cleveland
W 5-0
10/13
West Seattle
T 0-0
10/18
Chief Sealth
W 5-1
7
9/23
Bainbridge
L 122-63
9/30
Roosevelt
L 127-53
10/7
Chief Sealth, West Seattle
W 120- 68 (WS)- 60 (CS)
10/14
Bishop Blanchet
W 111-69
10/21
Ballard
L 118-65
Mess Guess Nebraska v. Wisconsin (NCAA Football) New England Patriots v. Buffalo Bills (NFL Football) Chicago Cubs v. Cleveland Indians (World Series) Garfield v. O’Dea (High School Football) Utah v. USC (NCAA Volleyball)
Emma Cooper 5-0
Alex Ferry 2-3
Girls Volleyball Date
Opponent
Score
9/22
Chief Sealth
W 3-1
9/27
West Seattle
W 3-2
9/29
Ingraham
W 3-1
10/4
Rainier Beach
W 3-0
10/6
Cleveland
W 3-0
10/11
Franklin
W 3-1
10/13
Nathan Hale
W 3-1
10/17
Ballard
W 3-2
10/20
Roosevelt
L 3-2
1
Girls Swimming Date
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10/20 Eastside Catholic
L 3-0
Josh Chestnut Bella Rowland-Reid Lily Laesch 3-2 3-2 4-1
Carson Jones ∞-0
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Patriots
Patriots
Patriots
Bills
Patriots
Patriots
Cubs
Cubs
Cubs
Cubs
Cubs
Cubs
O’Dea
O’Dea
Garfield
Garfield
Garfield
O’Dea
Utah
USC
Utah
USC
USC
USC
In Mess Guess, you have to do whatever it takes to win. With some tough decisions regarding picks, the guessers have learned that the intersection of personal life and Mess Guess is a sticky one. In other news, Emma “Eminem” Cooper has taken the lead with a perfect score, proving that experience is everything. Alex “Tooth” Ferry took a couple Ls this round, proving that experience ISN’T everything, but we’re not too worried ‘cause this girl this is a W through and through. Josh “Chestbump” Chestnut is holding on to second for dear life, but there is no room for mistakes in Mess Guess, and that single loss will haunt him. Newcomers Bella “Frizb*tch” Rowland-Reid and Lily “Indesign” Laesh are floating along, but they’ll need to clean up their act if they want to play with the big dawgs. Our Mess Guest, Carson “He doesn’t even go here” Jones, stopped by to relive his glory days but Mess Guess is no place for aimless amateurs.
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The Garfield Messenger 10/28/2016