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News Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Bumpin’ at Bumbershoot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Get to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Musical Royalty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
by Julia Robaidek by Caleb Stocker
Extra! Extra! Reid All About It! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 by Bella Rowland-Reid
The Black Womanist Alliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 by Elena Orlando & Bella Rowland-Reid
Straight Shootin’ with 2017 ASG . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
by Bella Rowland-Reid by Quinn Sullivan
Sami’s Sandwiches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 12 by Sami Braman
Quest for the Best . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
by Flora Taagen & Julia Lin
by Izzi Olive
It was a Dark and Stormy Night. . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
They Need More Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Advice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
by Bronwen Street
by Susana Davidson by Julia Robaidek
It’s the Climb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 15 by Claire Boudour & Elliott Hoppe
Remembering Tariq Jackson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Good Lunch Hunting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 by Claire Boudour & Sydney Santos
The Case Against Hope Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Jazz is What’s for Dinner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
by Aidan Chestnut
A Digester Without the Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
by Emma Cooper
Summer 2016 Calender . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 10
by Sydney Santos
by Hannah Tacke by Izzi Olive
by Flora Taagen & Julia Lin
Bringing the Rain to Rio . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 17 Let’s Talk About Sports Baby . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .17 Golden Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 18 by Aidin Montefisher
The Secret Weapon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 by Eli Wilson
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 Backpage Artist Paulette Argeres Webmaster BriAnna Green Advisor Corey Allan Martin
Writers Aidan Chestnut • Aidin Montefisher Alex Ferry • Caleb Stocker • Bronwen Street • Claire Boudour • Danny Levy Eli Wilson • Flora Taagen • Hera Ford Izzi Olive • Julia Lin • Julia Robaidek Kate Mulligan • Sami Braman Susana Davidson • Sydney Santos Photographers Carson Jones • Keenan Simpson Maggie Emerton • Michael Ybarra Illustrators Danny Levy • Urpi Ruiz-Angeles Business Staff Anika Thomas-Toth • Delaney Connor
Cover by Cora Andersen Bicknell
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News Briefs By julia Robiadek
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Rheana Dale Not to be confused with the pop star, junior Rheana Dale is here to support you whether you know it or not. In addition to her glittery eyelids and killer fashion sense, Dale is heavily involved in many clubs at Garfield, including the Black Womanist Alliance, the Intersectional Feminist Club, and the Gay-Straight Alliance. “I’m always open to talking to anyone,” she says. Rheana also encourages people to embrace and find themselves by involving themselves and talking to others. “I’m passionate about people being who they are,” she says. “Getting to know people is what’s mainly important in high school, and life in general.” If you’re ever looking for a friendly conversation look for around for Rheana Dale in the hallways of Garfield. -CS
In April of 2014, 276 schoolgirls were abducted from a Nigerian school by the Boko Haram. Many girls escaped soon after the abduction, lowering those in capture to 219. That number remained stagnant until one of those 219 was found near the Sambisa Forest earlier this month. The nineteen-year old escaped with her baby, and has since been reunited with her mother. The women taken on that day are just some of the estimated 2,000 women and children captured by this terrorist organization.
Gender Constructs Thrown Down the Toilet
On May 13th, the Obama administration issued a set of guidelines to public schools across the nation stating that discrimination cannot be made against transgender students. While schools who fail to comply with the guidelines will not technically be breaking a law, they risk losing federal funding, and may face lawsuits. As it stands, almost half of the high schools in SPS have gender neutral bathrooms available for students whose gender identity differs from the sex assigned to them at birth. Nathan Hale was the latest high school in our district to open a bathroom that all students can use, and the push came from a senior tired of waiting to use the bathroom in the nurse’s office.
Cop Cleared of Charges in Freddie Gray Case
Baltimore police officer Edward Nero was tried on accounts of assault, reckless endangerment, and misconduct, in a case where Freddie Gray, a young black man, died as a result of a broken neck sustained while in the back of a police van. A judge ruled that Nero had minimal involvement in the arrest and was therefore not culpable in Gray’s death. Nero is the second of six officers to stand trial. The first case, that of Officer William Porter, resulted in a mistrial. It is expected that he will be retried in September. The third trial of the van’s driver, Caesar Goodson, is expected to start this week. Photo by Michael Ybarra
Chinese Government: World's Largest Internet Troll A study of leaked emails recently confirmed rumors that the Chinese government has its employees post fake pro-government comments on social media. Previously, these workers had been called the “Fifty Cent Party” because it was believed they earned fifty cents a post. This study revealed that the posters were in reality government employees expected to post on top of their other duties, likely without any pay. The Chinese government posts an estimated 488 million posts a year.
Extra! Extra! Reid All About It! The new bathroom policy stinks.
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By Bella Rowland-Reid In patrolling my usual sector of cross-school gossip and controversy, I came across a troubling new development in certain teachers’ new bathroom policies: students are to turn in their phone in order to receive the hall pass for their respective bathroom break. While I respect that teachers have every right to enforce their rules in their classrooms, I think this one might need a little explaining. I mean, seriously, guys? You really think kids aren’t going to roam the halls for fifteen minutes without a cell phone? Phone or no phone, I’m still going to take two and a half laps around the hallways when my class isn’t doing anything. Students shouldn’t have to be bribed with their cell phones to shorten their bathroom breaks -- all you’re doing is telling students you can’t trust them to keep their bodily functions short and sweet. Is this really what we’ve come to? Please, Garfield -- we’re better than this. Don’t make me have to turn in a security deposit to have the right to pee.
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News The Black Womanist Alliance A new Garfield institution. By Elena Orlando and Bella Rowland-Reid
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ith a statement posted to Facebook on March 29th, six officers of Garfield’s Black Student Union (BSU) officially went on strike. In the post, these students cited deviations from the club’s democratic and inclusive foundation as the incentive to strike, as they found it to no longer be a welcoming place for LGBTQ+ students. The oppression faced by women and LGBTQ+ individuals is one that intersects with the unjust treatment that confronts all black people in this country. This combined oppression is a central issue within the Black Lives Matter Movement, and what these six women are trying to combat here at Garfield. Junior Rheana Dale, formerly the web tech for the club, expressed that the decision to strike was a difficult step to take. “[BSU] means a lot to me as a black
student in a majority white school. I can go and actually talk about things that matter to me rather than things that are not really directed towards who I am. That’s the reason I decided to become an officer. I wanted to change Garfield, I wanted everyone to feel welcome.” Former treasurer, Junior Amira AbdelFattah, also has a profound respect and appreciation for the club. “I had a lot of self-hatred for my race and BSU helped me to get over that,” says Abdel-Fattah. “Now I’m proud to be black.” Because of the lack of discussion on issues faced by black women and LGBTQ+ individuals, these women felt that the drastic measure to strike had to be taken. Senior Catherine Lucas-Dorsey, the club’s former senator, says that though the aim of BSU has always been to create a place where all black people feel safe,
“there have been groups of people who have felt very uncomfortable coming and saying anything,” says Lucas-Dorsey. Abdel-Fattah adds that when they went on strike, BSU had not “had a single lesson all year on queer issues and LGBTQ+ issues.” As numerous meetings to mend the division ended without a resolution, the officers on strike decided to form a new group, the Black Womanist Alliance (BWA). Unlike traditional portrayals of feminism, which are primarily focused on white, cisgender, hetreosexual women, womanism focuses on equal rights for all gender identities, sexualities, and races. “There are black people who are queer, there are black people who are trans,” says Lucas-Dorsey. “We must include black students who are queer and trans.” “[People] look up to us as black women,” adds Abdel-Fattah. “We are doing things for the people who need it.” Rejecting the formal ‘club’ moniker, this group preaches unity, acceptance, and reformation of the black community, both inside and outside of Garfield. “We’re not necessarily a club,” says Senior Hera Ford, former BSU secretary. “We’re a group of people. Our ideas are what [BWA] is.” One of the club’s focuses for the coming years is to see reformation and change in current BSU structure. “I would like to see more [BSU]
forums about queer and genderqueer people,” says Dale. “I would like to diversify [the club] and bring in people who don’t really know the problems within the black community.” Until then, the BWA is committed to bringing attention to underrepresented groups and issues in the black community. The officers on strike want to initiate a conversation on the combined oppression faced by black women and queer black people, noticing the lack of attention given to them at Garfield, and within the Black Lives Matter Movement. “Women created [the Black Lives Matter Movement], queer women for queer women, and black men have become the face of it,” says Abdel-Fattah. Three black women, Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi, created the Movement in 2013 after George Zimmerman was acquitted for Trayvon Martin’s death. While LGBTQ+ activists and black women are influential leaders within the movement, the distinct discrimination they face has been pushed to the background. In an interview with Dissent Magazine, Marcia Chatelain, a history professor at Georgetown University, talked about the little attention given to the lives of black females within this country. “Since the 1980s, private and public dollars have been devoted to solving the problems of boys and young men of color in ways that they haven’t for girls,” says Chatelain. She adds that with the low priority given to problems faced by black women the fact that “...killings of women of color do not galvanize people—whether we are talking about state actors or progressive organizers—doesn’t surprise [her].” Initiatives like Say Her Name, and now Garfield’s Black Womanist Alliance, are seeking to prove that movements for equality need to include all oppressed people, not just cis males. “You can’t say black lives matter without caring about all black lives. You have to say black queer lives matter, black trans lives matter,” says Ford.
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news Straight Shootin' With 2017's ASG By Izzi Olive
Photos by Keenan Simpson
Felecia Bazie, ASG President: Favorite part of Garfield: The clubs. The idea that you can add any club that you think the school would benefit from. Has been involved in ASG: since freshman year. Who inspires you?: Michelle Obama because she’s a woman of color like me. She may not be the president, but she inspires me because she’s not what’s expected of black women and she’s educated and outspoken. Song: “Lowlife” by Future. Shoutout to: my Y Scholars counselors. There were times before I ran for ASG president that I thought I couldn’t do it, but they believed in me and encouraged me to run. If I had a free day I would: sleep. Favorite food is: spaghetti. Something people don’t know about me: I’m a track athlete. Well, I guess people already know that. Barnaby Woods, ASG Vice President: Favorite part of Garfield: The diverse student body and the music program. What made you want to join ASG?: The essential issue with Garfield is that we
have an extremely diverse student body but the school is extremely segregated. What do you want to change about Garfield? Truly creating “One Garfield.” I don’t think graduation gowns should be gender separated. Song: “Panda” by Desiigner. Shoutout to: my sister for always being positive. I want to keep that positive spirit throughout Garfield. Something people don’t know about me: I play bass classically. Also, I lived in Scotland for six years of my life. If I had a free day I would: sleep and watch TV. I’m not the biggest fan of going out and being wild. Favorite food is: pizza. I’m pretty basic. Maya Kneip, ASG Secretary: Favorite part of Garfield: The assemblies. What made you want to join ASG?: It’s hard to please everyone, but I really want to move towards One Garfield. I’ve also been ‘017 secretary since sophomore year. Who inspires you?: Shay Mitchell because she’s inclusive, a feminist, and tries to hear all voices. If I had a free day I would: Sleep and eat some really good food. Something people don’t know about me: I’m good at volleyball, but I’m really short. Song: “All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled because it reminds me of Purple and White and homecoming. Shoutout to: Ms. Antoncich for all she does.
Bailey Adams, ASG Treasurer: Favorite part of Garfield: the opportunities that are available. What’s your least favorite part of Garfield?: It’s always an uphill battle with inclusion. What made you want to join ASG?: I want to see more people of color in higher positions, so I wanted to run for ASG even if I didn’t win. Who inspires you?: Oprah, because she was able to build an empire from nothing. Something people don’t know about me: I love movies. Colombiana is probably my favorite. Song: “Panda” by Desiigner. It just makes you want to go hard for Garfield. Shoutout to: Mr. Simoneaux
Elise Mackley, ASG Senator: Favorite part of Garfield: People can find something for any interest that they have. What do you want to change about Garfield?: I feel like there’s a lack of communication between ASB and the student body, giving the appearance that ASB doesn’t do much. I think ASB has much more potential. What made you want to join ASG?: I love people. I love helping people and getting to know people. How did you get involved with ASB?: I have been a representative on the BLT (Building Leadership Team), and I ran for ASB my freshman and sophomore years. I’m in the leadership class this year. It was disappointing not getting elected, but I hope that I’m an example for other kids who lose to keep going for it. You can do so much within the school without actually being on ASB. Who inspires you?: My mom. She was told that she would die at 40 after getting diagnosed with diabetes. She’s packed three lifetimes into one and is a great example of how much one person can do. Something people don’t know about me: I’m a twin. Also, I go by my middle name -- my first name is Caety. Shoutout to: Ms. Antoncich.
They Need More Help
Businesses on 23rd suffer from construction.
By Bronwen Street When one gazes out the windows of Garfield’s hallowed halls and classrooms, they don’t just see 23rd avenue anymore. For most of this school year, students have seen orange construction cones, backhoes, caution tape and various road signs. The same is true for Sara Mae Brereton, owner of 701 Coffee, a café that opened last year on the corner of 23rd and East Cherry. Only recently did the milelong section between South Jackson and East Union open to Northbound traffic. That’s only a quarter of the $43 million project that covers gutting and reconstructing about 4 ½ miles of 23rd and 24th avenues between Rainier Avenue South and East Roanoke Street. Garfield students still had to go to school everyday, but construction shut off traffic going past 701 Coffee up until a few weeks ago. This has had a severe impact on the cafe’s business.
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“Since November, we’ve been on the brink of closing down. Before construction we were getting seventy-eighty customers a day. When 23rd was completely closed we got ten-fifteen,” says Brereton. “Now, about twenty-five to thirty people come in per day. The number’s have gone up, but it’s not enough. The construction hasn’t only hurt 701 coffee. Businesses all down this section of 23rd have been affected, 100% of which are minority or family-owned. Saad Ali, owner of 99 Cents Plus located near 23rd and East Union, has been very worried about the success of his business. “Sales have gone down 60% in the past year,” Ali says. These losses could have been manageable had the city granted mitigation money as companies like Sound Transit do, but they refused to for many months. “Initially, they [the city] gave us nothing. But then they came up with $650,000 to cover losses
for all businesses. That’s about $25,000 per business,” says Brereton. That’s something, but nowhere near enough to significantly mitigate all of 701’s costs. “$25,000 is a tenth of the losses we have incurred,” says Brereton. In short, the city simply needs to do more. “All of these businesses just need more people. More patronage, and more foot traffic. The city needs to figure out how to do this for us, or grant more mitigation money,” Brereton explains. Brereton thinks that as construction moves to other parts of 23rd, sales have the potential to improve. “I am hopeful that business will only go up from this point, but you can never be sure. This project is far from over,” Brereton says.
Remembering Tariq Jackson
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n May 18th, Garfield lost a true bulldog and an exceptional young man. Tariq Jackson, known by many as “Tank,” always held a remarkable sense of joy and happiness. Passionate about football, in love with Madden video games, and an avid Bulls fan, Tariq was easily relatable. In the fall of his junior year, Tariq was diagnosed with cancer. For the past year and a half he has remained positive and strong, refusing to relinquish the happiness he shared so well. He appeared at Garfield pep rallies, continuing to cheer on his team and support the teammates who he grew to call brothers. His toughness and bravery serves as an inspiration to everyone at Garfield, and especially for those who had the opportunity to know him. Beyond his incredible impact as a player, Tariq Jackson made an everlasting impression on his teammates, classmates, and friends. His exuberance to lead, taking on all challenges with
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determination, set Tariq apart. He was a strong athlete because of his effort and most importantly because of his positivity. Tariq’s energy gave good vibes to everyone around him. Whether it be his skills in “Madden NFL” or his pride in being a faithful fan of the Chicago Bulls, according to his close friend Ramari Hampton, Tariq “had the biggest smile of all time.” Throughout his final journey, people would always ask how he could be smiling so much. Tariq responded with “The answer is simple: happiness is a choice, you decide if you act like the world is going to end or you don’t. That is honestly one of the biggest reasons I made it this far.” The memory of Tariq will live on in the Garfield community because of all the people he has touched. On behalf of the students and staff, we miss and love you, Tariq. May you forever rest in peace.
“Tariq was one of the funniest guys I know, and was the best teammate I ever had. It is still hard to believe that he’s not with us anymore, but I know he’s in a better place now.” -Kyree McGee, 015
“Tariq is one of the realist people you could ever meet, and if you didn’t get the chance to meet this wonderful guy I feel bad for you because it is hard to find people as good as Tariq Jackson was.” -Ramari Hampton, 017
“Tariq was asked to play on the O and D line and he said, ‘Yes, sir, if that’s what the team needs from me I will do it to the best of my ability.’ This showed me very quickly that we weren’t dealing with a normal teenager but a very special young man.” -Coach Ed Haskins
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features Good Lunch Hunting
Reviewing Seattle’s hottest school cafeterias. By Claire Boudour and Sydney Santos
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ow don’t get us wrong -- we are eternally grateful for our lunch ladies here at Garfield. They are a symbol of anticipation and excitement to hundreds of students, who, as growing teenagers, consistently look forward to lunchtime. However, it’s hard not to wonder what else Seattle school cafeterias have to offer. For example, how do other schools prepare their carrots? Steamed? Freshly cut? The curiosity can be undeniably tortuous. That’s why we, professional and worldly food critics, decided to end living in the unknown and infiltrate a few schools in the Seattle region. After divulging into the foreign menus of Franklin High School, the Northwest School, and Holy Names Academy, we can assure you that the results will pleasantly surprise you (basically, Garfield isn’t that bad). Garfield High School As with any part of any public school, lunches at Garfield have been planned down to the calorie in order to meet state guidelines and stay under budget. Every middle school and high school in the district uses the same menu, and items are prepared not in the school kitchen, but in a district kitchen where they are frozen and shipped out in refrigerated trucks to the twelve high schools and ten middle schools in the district. So, if you’ve lunched at one, you’ve lunched at them all. The lunch we decided to try was the Chicken Caesar wrap, which exceeded our expectations of limp lettuce in a stale tortilla topped with a few crumbles of frozen chicken. The whole wheat tortilla, crisp lettuce, soft chicken, and creamy dressing combined for a filling and decent lunch. The “salad bar” at Garfield consists of a few different boxed salads on a metal table, which didn’t exactly match the standard set by Holy Names’ options. Clocking in at only $3.25, the Garfield lunch certainly gives you bang for your buck. And those three dollars didn’t only give you the entree, as the base fee did at Holy Names, you also could choose from a variety of fruits and vegetables. Arguably the best part of any school lunch is the miniature carton of chocolate milk, perfect to wash down the dressing-soaked tortilla. With 451 calories of relatively nutritious ingredients (including 18 grams of lean protein from the chicken!), Garfield makes up for its paper shortage with an abundance of incredible lunches. -CB
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The Northwest School Hopping out of my car to enter Northwest, a private middle and high school in downtown Seattle, my tastebuds are ready to rumble. This small school is know around the city for it’s memorably edible lunches and, as
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Mexican-inspired goodness at Northwest. a sibling of a Northwest student, my knowledge of the school’s delectable cafeteria has left me green with envy. I arrived on Taco Salad day, which included a smooth combo of spicy turkey, pinto beans, tortilla chips (which the lunch lady crushed in front of me with her own hands), romaine and red cabbage, cotija cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Furthermore, the students informed me that if i was dissatisfied, I could choose from the daily salad and sandwich bar. But I was in love with my first bite; as if I were eating at a legitimate restaurant. I even ate the salad with a metal fork! The chips had a crunch that indicated that they’d just been ripped from the bag; the meat and beans were tender, warm, and not sketchy in the least; the cabbage tasted like it was freshly cut. After I finished, I felt full yet pleasant, as if the schoolprovided meal I had just finished was actually beneficial to my diet. Even though the taco salad was beyond exemplary, students told me that I should’ve come a week later, when they serve their legendary golden chicken or tofu curry with a choice of jasmine or brown rice (and I almost did). -SS Franklin High School As said above, the Seattle Public Schools’ lunch menu is universal among all the high and middle schools. But we were still curious to know if Seattle Public School lunches were really that different from each other. So I journeyed to our closest neighbor, Franklin. The all-beef hot dog with baked beans and corn on the cob was in store for me as I arrived on the Quaker campus, a meal that gets a bbq-loving lady like myself excited. They were out of hot dogs once i got there, but from what I saw the ‘dog seemed to be totally edible; there were countless topping options (and not all of them were completely unhealthy) to choose from, which added plenty of flavor. As for the baked beans, they were perfectly
sweetened and had a reasonably thick consistency. The corn on the cob was strategically placed in the center of the beans so naturally I dipped my corn in the beans, creating a magical combo in my tastebuds. On the side, I added some seasonal fruit and a slice of pizza, whose plasticky texture and bland taste was quite disappointing. However even with all the tasty options, I could tell that Franklin’s lunch wasn’t the healthiest; but for those who rely on the school for their lunchtime meal, it definitely wasn’t bad. And for the great selection available for only $3.25, Franklin’s cafeteria was more than just decent and was certainly comparable to Garfield’s. -SS Holy Names Academy Famous for its entirely female student body, strict dress code, and impressive academics, Holy Names is arguably the most well-known Seattle private school. According to our inside source, many students choose to bring a lunch simply because it’s a healthier option, but the cafeteria is still pop+ular. The offering we selected was penne pasta with creamy pesto, part of the pasta bar
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Taking advantage of the Holy Names pasta bar. served every Monday. Holy Names students serve themselves, with a choice of two types of pasta (penne and gnocchi) and two sauces (marinara and creamy pesto). The food was enjoyable, and certainly of higher quality than one would receive from any public school. But for the high price tag of $5.25, cold pasta with a scoop of sauce wasn’t exactly what we expected. The salad bar definitively outperformed the entree, with several types of lettuce, veggies, meats, crunchy toppings, and dressings to choose from. My selection of mixed greens, crumbled bacon, and a homemade berry vinaigrette was simple but delicious and nicely complemented the soft garlic breadstick. Where Holy Names’ pasta Monday lacked in originality, it certainly made up in options. With the salad bar, pasta bar, and variety of soups and sandwiches to choose from, it’s a miracle that those girls are able to make up their minds every day. And aside from these included options, there are two long lines of refrigerators full of drinks and snacks that can be added to your lunch for an additional fee. The cafeteria itself is definitely nice, with different types of tables and even a few comfy booths that girls raced to at the beginning of lunch. The only thing harder than sneaking into the closed campus at lunchtime was choosing an option from the plethora of scrumptious lunch items. -CB
Features Jazz: it's what's for dinner
Garfield’s jazz band returns from New York. By Hannah Tacke
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he annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival is one of the most innovative educational jazz programs in the world. Each year, high school musicians from across North America travel to New York City to spend three days immersed in workshops, jam sessions, rehearsals and performances at the “House of Swing,” Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Garfield’s A jazz band was selected for the fourth consecutive year as a finalist
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to compete at New York’s Lincoln center. Out of a thousand applicants submitting recordings, only fifteen high school jazz bands are selected nationwide through an anonymous screening process. “[The judges] are seeing if you know the musical tradition,” says junior and lead trumpet player Liam Connor. “How it is represented in the songs, the tightness of the ensemble, the interpretation of the music, but really it’s the feeling and emotion that you put into the piece.” In order to qualify, bands learn and record three out of the seven Duke Ellington pieces chosen for that year’s selection process. “Jazz at Lincoln Center is the holy grail of bands in the U.S.,” says Fedor Paretsky, senior alto saxophonist who has competed in New York since his sophomore year. “It’s a collection of all the greatest musicians,” he says.
Wynton Marsalis is the renowned jazz trumpeter who coordinates the festival. His goal is to provide not just a competition for jazz students, but also an environment for young musicians to learn from each other. Connor says, “It’s really a celebration of the best music in the American tradition. [Marsalis] devotes as much time and resources need to fully elevate the music.” Students say the competition promotes camaraderie among young musicians and inspires individualistic performances. “There’s just so many people hyping you up. The last thing on your mind is how many people are watching the live stream or in the audience or how many great professional artists there are judging you, it’s all about having fun on stage and remembering that moment and cherishing it,” says Paretsky. “Even Roosevelt, our rivals, we chant for each other,” says Wyatt Morrison, senior piano player. As of this year, Garfield has attended fifteen out of the eighteen Essentially Ellington competitions. Students say the
success of the band stems from Garfield’s legacy and the guidance of Clarence Acox, the jazz band’s director of 30 years. “Because the band is already so strong, it continues to progress as the program achieves more and gets more people,” says Morrison. “Everyone [in Garfield’s jazz band] has been exceptional. When you’re showing up, you don’t want to be the one guy that messes that up. So you work hard,” says Nicolas Lutenko, senior piano player. Connor adds, “Acox has built the program up. He never demands results but he inspires them. Knowing that you come from this program that, you want to respect Acox and you do that by playing well.” In the end, Garfield placed in the top 6th with the competition being fiercer than ever this year. “Five measures into the song, whatever nerves I had were gone. It’s such a beautiful place to play and such a fun festival that you don’t feel bad about losing because every band there deserves recognition,” says Paretsky.
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Pike place installs a WISErg food waste recycler. By Izzi Olive In March 2016, a partnership between Seattle Public Utilities and WISErg, a Redmond environmental technology startup, resulted in the installation of “The Harvester” in Pike Place Market. The Harvester is an anaerobic food waste recycler which turns food waste into liquid fertilizer, without the emissions and costs that usually accompany the compost process. This green behemoth stands conspicuously on 1st Ave at the main entrance to Pike Place Market, and for now is manned by an attendant from WISErg to ensure proper use by vendors. Already, several produce, fish and baked goods vendors have partnered with WISErg. Each vendor has their own keycode to access the Harvester, which measures and reports the weight of the food waste, before beginning the stabilization process. Waste is collected and stored in the anaerobic system of the Harvester, before being
transported to a WISErg facility, which in this case is in Redmond. While there is an environmental cost associated with transporting the waste off-site to complete the decomposition process, the anaerobic process circumvents the greenhouse gases produced when aerobic decomposers perform cellular respiration. In traditional composting, microbial organisms decompose organic material through respiration, meaning that methane and carbon dioxide are produced as a byproduct. This technology allows companies to track their waste output, which can be valuable information for businesses with the goal of decreasing their environmental impact. Additionally, the service is completely free of charge for the vendors involved, unlike the alternative of municipal compost. WISErg sells the liquid fertilizer that results from the digestion at retailers such as PCC and Whole Foods. Photo by Danny Levy
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Beyoncé and Rihanna perform for Seattle. By Quinn Sullivan
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eyoncé and Rihanna are two undeniable superwomen. Each embarking on their own world tour, these powerhouse artists have set out to spoil the globe. On April 24th and May 18th, Rihanna and Beyoncé respectively shared their talent with Seattle. Rihanna, strutted onto the stage in a high fashion white hooded cloak, instantly raising the fans to their feet. Excitement rumbled in waves amidst the KeyArena as people screamed wildly in the faces of their friends. After opening with her tender ballad “Stay,” Rihanna went on to perform an incredible range of music. While highlighting her newest album “Anti,” the setlist included more than two dozenwnumbers which incorporated almost all of her eight albums in only a 90 minute span. Weeks later, filling thousands upon thousands of stadium seats in CenturyLink Field, Beyoncé followed suit. Storming the stage in sleek black leotards and widebrimmed boleros, Beyoncé and her dance troupe made a powerful entrance.
Kicking it all off with her revolutionary single “Formation,” Beyoncé began a 32 song set filled with many classic favorites and new songs from her latest “Lemonade”
album. A gigantic multi sided screen towered behind the stage to broadcast Queen Bee and her dancers. The truth is, Beyoncé and Rihanna are difficult to compare. Both women rocked ravishing outfits, sang glorious songs, and presented top notch performances - staging, dancers, band, and all. With remarkable careers that continue to evolve, the
On April 25th, Seattle’s historic Bumbershoot festival announced this year’s music and comedy lineup. Composed of some of pop culture’s biggest acts of the year, the festival’s 46th year is sure to be a big one. But with so many bands and so little time, you may be stuck wondering who to see on this star studded weekend. Have no fear -- here are 20 tracks from this year’s must-see acts to check out: pop stars use their influence to send positive messages towards girls and women especially. Beyoncé’s entire “Lemonade” album centers on female empowerment and she repeatedly reminded the girls in the crowd that they could accomplish anything in the world. Rihanna exuded an inspiring confidence that captured everyone’s attention. Because of the struggles that these women have experienced, both deserve great admiration for their rise to fame. However, despite their worldwide success, these two people are humble and gracious beyond belief. Following both of their shows, the artists stayed with the crowd, waving and blowing kisses, thanking their fans profusely, and holding their hands to their hearts. These women are confident, yet not cocky; royalty without the crowns.
Guess who’s back. By Sami Braman
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Your handy playlist. By Bella Rowland-Reid
Sami's Sandwiches Fellow sandwich connoisseurs, lovers, and extremists, I have only two words for you: meat and bread. Indeed, that’s all you really need to make a good ol’ fashioned sammich. However, the Capitol Hill sammy spot, Meat & Bread, is not a place for just any ole’ fashioned sammich despite its name. What they pile upon the meat and bread is a monstrous cluster of juices, sauces, vegetables, and seasoning. The restaurant itself is refreshing, well-lit, and woody, an uptown cabin in the middle of hipsterland. Jars of their sauces line the walls for browsing, along with a few northwesty magazines and a casual sit-down area. A massive hunk of meat (pork, chicken, or
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beef, depending on the day) greets customers at the front counter where, in under 2 minutes, a waiter assembled my sammy right before my eyes. When I took a bite, I didn’t taste any of the individual ingredients: meatballs, lemon basil aioli, pecorino romano, or arugula. Instead, I tasted a whole new flavor -- the marriage of all these individual ingredients as one. It’s like when a really good orchestra makes music -- you don’t just focus on what the cello or flute is doing the whole time; you listen to the sound the orchestra produces as a whole. In short, Meat & Bread sandwiches are literally symphonies in my mouth.
“Death Camp” - Tyler the Creator “Random “- G-Eazy “Oh My Darling Don’t Cry” - Run the Jewels “Jimmy Choo” - Fetty Wap “Cycles of Infatuation” - COSMOS “Don’t “- Bryson Tiller “Need to Know” - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis “Castle” - Halsey “Pity Party” - Melanie Martinez “East of Eden” - Zella Day “New Person, Same Old Mistakes” - Tame Impala “Semi-Charmed Life” - Third Eye Blind “Trojans “- Atlas Genius “Paradise Awaits” - ZHU “How We Do” - Pretty Lights “September” - St. Lucia “Smoking Room” - Hippie Sabotage “Starting Again” - Lisa Prank “Skeleton” - The Front Bottoms “True Affection” - Father John Misty
A&E Quest for the best Trader Joe’s edition. By Julia Lin and Flora Taagen
The automatic doors slide open, welcoming you to the paradise within. You enter a haven of fantasy worthy freezer foods, sinfully satisfying snacks, and dreamily delicious desserts. You’re faced with the sad truth that your cart only fits so much. To ease this struggle, we embarked on a quest for the best Trader Joe’s has to offer. Freezer Foods To begin our hunt for the best that Trader Joe’s has to offer, we grabbed our winter coats and headed to the freezer section. Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings: 4.5/5 If it’s mid-finals week and your stomach is grumbling for something more than greasy pizza or your average soggy takeout, stock up your freezer with these dumplings that will give you the strength you need to ace your next test. With the perfect ratio of filling to skin these little bundles of joy sent our taste buds to heaven. Although the wrappers were slightly stuck to the container, the steaming hot broth and flavorful meat made it our number one choice. Gnocchi alla Sorrentina: 3.5/5 As the sauce was bubbling in the pan and the cheese was beginning to melt, the aroma was redolent of the Italian countryside. We were impressed with how a tablespoon of water and 10 minutes created the classic and timeless flavors of gnocchi in tomato sauce. Although the gnocchi were slightly doughy, this freezer meal would make a satisfying and filling dinner that would surely impress the fam. Chickenless Orange Chicken: 2.5/5 The second we pulled it out of the microwave we were hit with the pungently sweet scent of food court orange chicken. Despite it’s tofu like texture and slightly runny sauce, this would be a good vegan option even for our carnivore friends. Snacks We continued our journey through the many lanes of colorful packages, searching for the best of the snack aisle. Cookie Butter: 4/5 Watch out sugar, one spoonful of this cookie butter is the perfect remedy for anything, be it
finals week or FOMO. The smooth texture and definite gingerbread taste sent us over the river and through the woods straight to grandma’s house. The only thing stopping us from eating until the holiday season had arrived was the volume of the jar. Herbs and Spices Popcorn: 3/5 This snack may seem simple but it’s elevated flavor profile and unique seasonings took it from movie theatre popcorn to being the star of the show. It’s fluffy cloud-like qualities and savory herbs and spices created a natural, addictive snack. Vanilla Wafer Cookies: 3/5 The second we opened the container we were hit with the soothing fragrance of Madagascar vanilla bean. The wafers themselves were slightly crumbly but the vanilla flavor was pleasantly subdued allowing the natural flavors to shine. We highly recommend combining two Trader Joe’s classics to create a vanilla wafer cookie butter sandwich. Desserts To conclude our quest we followed our salivating taste buds to our final course, dessert. S’more Bites: 3.5/5 As we sunk our teeth into a Trader Joe’s S’more Bite we were instantaneously transported to a classic campfire scene. Despite the slightly chewy marshmallows, the classic chocolate and graham cracker combination compensated for any disappointing texture with a mouthful of heaven. Brownie Mix: 2.5/5 This mix is perfect for when you’re roped into bringing a dessert for a class party, but you don’t have the time or desire to actually bake. With just a few simple steps you create a moist and traditional crowd pleasing dessert. We recommend mixing it up with other easy to make treats like their Blondies, Pumpkin Bread, or Coconut Pancake Mix. Molten Salted Butterscotch Macarons: 1/5 Our favorite frozen dessert, mango mochi ice cream, was, deservedly, sold out. As we scanned the freezer aisle, a box with golden brown layered cookies caught our attention. We were disappointed by the burnt butterscotch flavor and slightly mealy texture of the macaron. In the future, we may opt for the chocolate option.
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a&e It Was a dark and stormy night Buh-da-da-dum (snap snap). By Susana Davidson
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he lights dim, people rush to their seats and parents try desperately to calm crying babies. A single hand reaches out from between the curtains and begins to snap along to the original Addams Family theme song. The audience holds their collective breath in anticipation. The Garfield Thespians, always ones to keep people on their toes, have chosen to put on the the dark, macabre, and wonderfully funny musical, The Addams Family, based on hit 60s TV show. The story centers around the Addams family themselves, but especially on morose daughter, Wednesday Addams (freshman, Chloe Farrell). She, much to the chagrin and disappointment of her father Gomez and her brother Pugsley (senior, Paul Lawrence and junior, Lila DanielsonWong), falls in love with a perfectly “normal” boy, Lucas Beineke (sophomore, Aidan Ewing). The story continues as Gomez struggles to keep this secret from his beloved wife Morticia (senior, Carolyne Sandoval) and Lucas and Wednesday respectively struggle to make their parents understand their undying love. This musical is the second Garfield production without choir teacher Carol Burton, who has recently returned to the school, much to everyone’s glee. “We had some guys come in, they were very very helpful” said Lila Danielson-Wong, referring to music direc-
tors Benjamin Bentler and Nicholas Durand who were able to fill Burton’s shoes for the majority of the process. “Now, Burton’s back, and she’s really solidified a lot of the stuff that was flaky. It was difficult, but we really made it work,” says Eli Breidford, who play’s Gomez’ rambunctious brother, Fester.
Actors caught in the act.
By Maggie Emerton
The Addams Family is a difficult musical to execute, especially for a high school. The multitude of fabulous sets, costumes and characters sets it apart from others. “Last year with Rent, we had one set, and this year with The Addams Family, there is a lot of stuff that comes
on and off stage,” says director Stewart Hawk, on the intricacies of this particular musical. “All of the ancestors have a different costume from a different era.” The ensemble (non main actors) in this musical take the form of ancestors of the family Addams throughout the ages. The show would not be the same without their participation. One of the ensemble members, sophomore Morgan Gwilym Tso, remarks on his experience working on the musical. “The process is a long, time consuming one that requires a lot of patience and communication to make easier and quicker. The best part of the process has been the past week or so, as everything falls into place to bring the show together.” “We’ve really hit the spot where we’re kind of vibing off of each other for the entire show. So, we can really just sit comfortably with the characters and have a lot of fun,” says Breidford. If anyone wants to be a part of the next musical, sophomore Emily Hardwick (ensemble) has some advice. “It may seem scary at first, but once you get into it, it’s really fun! You can be a part of the cast, tech, costuming, PR or orchestra.” The Addams Family is a must see. It is a raucous musical is full of ghoulish humor and toe-tapping tunes. The show, which opened May 25th, continues from Wednesday June 1st - Saturday the 4th at 7:00pm in the Quincy Jones Auditorium. Ticket prices range from $15 (adults), $10 (students/seniors), and $5 (children under 12).
MAY ADVICE with JULIA ROBAIDEK Never trying to talk to my crush again! We’ve known each other for so long. We both know what’s been going on, or at least that’s what I told myself. You have no idea how much I just wanted to tell him how I’m feeling. Up side is that now he understands... Let me know if there’s any way I could learn the rules of love and get over this embarrassment. A full commitment is what I was hoping for. He wouldn’t have gotten that from anyone else. I was never going to let him down, run around, or desert him. I certainly never would have made him cry or said goodbye… Downside of this whole deal is that now my heart’s aching and the Messenger just got rick rolled. Sincerely, Gotcha JR: That may be so, but you’re the one who took the time to paraphrase and transcribe the lyrics to “Never Gonna Give You Up” into my stupid advice column, all for the sake of an outdated internet prank, so the joke is at least a little on you.
How do you cure senioritis? Sincerely, Bedridden with Laziness
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JR: The only known cure is a sizable dose of graduation. All my freshmen friends want me to frosh them, but the thought of doing that makes me really uncomfortable. I don’t want to do it but I feel pressured by them to do it to fit in, since everyone says froshing them will make me more popular. What should I do? Sincerely, Senior Fear JR: I see two options for you. One, you could do a light kind of froshing that you’re comfortable with. And in the essence of disclosing my bias, I should tell you that I think froshing is a ridiculous and primitive ritual, so by “light,” I mean something along the lines of buying them breakfast calling it pancaking. Your other option is to just say no. You’re a senior now, so it’s okay for you to blow off underclassmen. Tell your freshman buddies that you’ve got some cool, senior things to do like go to the fire docks, hang out on Alder, or wallow in post-prom debt. I feel large and clunky and undesirable and I do not know how to be alright with myself. How do I
let go of these stupid insecurities? Sincerely, Self-Conscious JR: We live in a culture that inflicts an unreasonably high standard of beauty on us. It’s white-centric, cis-centric, thin-centric, and completely unfair to most people. Our media projects a monolithic idea of what the human body should look like, and deems anyone who doesn’t look like those one or two relatively rare body types as undesirable. So my first piece of advice is to develop a healthy sense of anger at the culture that would make you feel crappy about yourself. Processing insecurities is incredibly difficult because it requires you to shift the way you think about yourself. Start by reducing the stimulus that makes you doubt yourself. If there are people that have been making you feel this way, stop hanging out with them. If there are people who make you feel good by complimenting you, or by being kind and supportive, hang out with them as much as possible. Be mindful about the way you talk about yourself. If you catch yourself thinking a negative thought, try to counteract it by adding a positive one. Do things you know you’re good at that make you feel good. And try to remember that people who don’t feel any insecurities are generally no-good people.
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It's the climb Five stellar local day hikes. S
By Claire Boudour and Elliott Hoppe
ummer is coming, and you know what that means. With no more school events like prom or Purple and White to spice up your Instagram feed, you need something special, something to finally give you that boost in likes that you’ve been waiting for. And what could be better than an artsy nature pic from the top of a mountain? The normal choices of Rattlesnake Ridge and PooPoo Point are beneath you, you’re a real Seattleite. So hopefully these five lesser known local treks will finally give you the Insta-fame you deserve.
Gothic Basin 9.2 miles round trip. Gain 2840 ft, Highest Point 5200 ft. Arguably the biggest challenge out of the five, Gothic Basin boasts a high elevation gain and a less developed trail, making it best for more experienced hikers. With hardly any switchbacks (where the trail makes 180° turns to decrease the steepness) and plenty of scrambles (steep patches with loose terrain), this is an exciting endeavor but also a dangerous one. The views are stunning, and the wide open basin leaves room for some open-ended adventures (just be sure not to damage any wildlife and always remember the “Leave No Trace” rule). The basin is a popular backpacking spot, but can also be done in a day for those who want to appreciate nature thoroughly but be back in Seattle by bedtime. Talapus and Olallie Lakes 5.8 miles round trip. Gain 1220 ft, highest point 3780 ft. One of several popular hikes in the Snoqualmie region, these two lakes are close to Seattle and relatively easy to reach. With a low elevation gain, one can reach both lakes and even have time for a quick swim in under three hours. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge may be long over, but doesn’t everyone long for those days of near-hypothermia? This water is freezing even in June thanks to the heavy snow deposits and dry mountain air, but its picturesque beauty makes it impossible to stay away from the shore. Prepare for deep mud and snow, but heavy duty gear won’t be necessary on this gentle climb.
Lake Serene 8.2 miles roundtrip. Gain 2000 ft, Highest Point 2521 ft. Aptly named for its unbelievable flat water, Lake Serene is located near the town of Gold Bar and contains what quite possibly may be the glassy water in the universe. The trail offers not only the lake, but also Bridal Veil Falls, making for a jam-packed but incredibly beautiful day of hiking. Washington Trails Association recommends visiting the falls first and then the lake, but no matter the order, both sights are must-sees. With a 2000 foot elevation gain and a long flight of steep stairs leading to the falls, Lake Serene won’t be as easy on the calves as it is on the eyes. Mount Zion 4.6 miles round trip. Gain 1300 ft, highest point 4274 ft. By far the easiest of these hikes, Mount Zion offers amazing views for a short and simple ascent. The peak pays off for the long drive, and the short climb is easily attainable in a day even with the lengthy time on the road. The trail boasts a peek at Seattle’s skyline and its Derek Sheppard-esque ferryboats, and rapidly blooming rhododendrons create a picture-perfect tunnel that both protects you from the sun and makes a perfect Instagram backdrop. Mount Pilchuck 5.4 miles round trip. Gain 2300, Highest Point 5327. Pilchuck’s intense elevation gain is certainly a challenge for less experienced hikers, but with 360° views of Mount Baker, Mount Rainier and the Olympics from the viewpoint at the top, it’s well worth it. Because of some dangerous conditions and sometimes snow even in the summer, Pilchuck is definitely not a peak to embark on alone. The buddy system is always better, both for safety on the mountain and for cute pictures. Why take a selfie, when someone can just take the picture for you?
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The Case Against Hope Solo Why did you fly so-lo(w)?
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by Aidan Chestnut
ope....Solo” yells the crowd at Memorial Stadium as the Olympic and World Cup champion takes the field for a game with the Seattle Reign. The crowd cheers but the public stares a skeptical gaze at a goalie some think shouldn’t even be on the field. In 2014, Solo was arrested and charged with fourth degree assault but was only suspended one game for the Seattle Reign. A controversial figure, Solo has had her fair share of run-ins with the law, but also has a world cup title and two Olympic gold medals to her name as well. In writing this article, my goal was to take a stance on whether I generally support Hope Solo because of her amazing play on the field, or if the off-the-field incidents proved too devastating to her image and I couldn’t look past them no matter how incredible of a goalie she is. After much research and weighing the value of the law versus the value of simply playing, I have concluded that Hope Solo is someone who doesn’t have my respect, nor my support. First of all, in sports I am someone who generally likes to give the benefit of the doubt to players. I’m not someone who solely listens to the media and says that since it’s an “off-the-field issue,” it’s automatically bad. Marshawn Lynch, for example, had a very rough childhood and worked his way to being a first-round draft pick, only to run into trouble with the law almost immediately with the Buffalo Bills in a driving incident. But Marshawn had money for the first time in his life; am I really going to put one mistake past him? He was just a kid at that point. But at the same time, Greg Hardy, an NFL football player for the Dallas Cowboys has numerous domestic violence cases and there have been reports that he was threatening to kill his girlfriend–this is obviously when the line is thoroughly crossed, and where I am definately not even close to giving the benefit of the doubt to the player. With the case of Hope Solo however, it’s more complicated. First, let me present the argument for Solo.
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In high school, Solo was a forward (not a goalie) for Richland High School, scored 109 goals, and was twice named to be an All-American. She switched to goalie at the University of Washington and quickly won three years of All-American honors before earning the Hermann Award as a senior. Solo still holds the most shutouts and saves at the UW. After being selected as an alternate for the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team, Solo didn’t play a single minute the whole tournament (as expected). Yet she persevered, continued to excel, and one year later played 1,054 straight minutes without allowing a goal. In 2008, Solo helped her team earn 1st place at the Beijing Olympics, and three years later, earned the Golden Glove Award for her efforts in helping the U.S. women’s team to a 2nd place finish at the World Cup. At the next World Cup, four years later, Solo won a second Golden Glove Award, after shutting out the opposition for a nearrecord 540 minutes up until the final. The stats and awards speak for themselves, but are outweighed by the low points and bad decisions throughout her career. In a 2007 World Cup game, Solo was benched for a semi-finals match against Brazil. After losing that game, she publicly stated that her benching was the wrong decision and that she would have made those saves. This is somewhat of a regular occurrence in sports, as a few players in every sport publicly speak out at one time or another. But I think it’s ridiculous. If Solo has a problem with a coaching decision, she should talk to her coach privately. By saying that she could’ve made those saves, she is blaming the backup goalie who played over her, as well as publicly undermining the coach. Solo doesn’t compliment the coach when he makes the right decisions; she only notices the bad ones. Additionally, If she’s so confident in her abilities, then why would Solo ever feel the need to use performance enhancing drugs?
Prior to the 2012 Olympics, Solo tested positive for a banned substance. She claimed that it was part of her medication and that she didn’t know it contained the banned drug. Solo was cleared for the Olympics, however, after only been given a warning from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. Later in 2012, Solo started dating Jeremy Stevens, who by the way, doesn’t have the best history with the law (he had four traffic violations between 2001-2015 including two that had to do with suspicion of DUI). Stevens and Solo got engaged, and the night before their wedding, Stevens was arrested for assault, getting physical with eight people, one of them who was assumed to be Solo due to a cut on her elbow. In June, 2014, Solo was charged with two fourth degree misdemeanor counts of assault against her sister and nephew. Shortly after this, Stevens was arrested for driving a U.S. women’s soccer team van under the influence, and Solo was in the passenger seat. Lastly in 2015, reports surfaced surrounding Solo’s behavior toward police as well as family members during her earlier domestic violence disturbance. After weighing the pros and cons, it’s clear to me that Hope Solo doesn’t deserve my support for the upcoming Olympics. Not only does she have problems with the law herself, but she is surrounding herself with bad influences. Jeremy Stevens was a great Seahawk but sounds like a terrible husband. Anyone who injures others, inflicts danger on other people from being drunk on the roads, and gets charged with possession of illegal drugs is not a good influence for Solo. Solo and her assault charge may have been a result of being with a life partner who’s doing the same thing. But it doesn’t matter the degree of success on the field if Solo can’t act civil off of it. Also, if she’s so confident in her abilities, why does she feel the need to take performance-enhancing drugs? I can forgive an athlete if they make an early mistake and learn from it. But in the case of Hope Solo, there are simply too many red flags for me to respect her.
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Syd susses out spring’s sweatiest shindigs. By Sydney Santos
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es, you just caught the scent of melancholy from the recent end of spring sports. Without the monotone voice of an ASB officer tediously recapping scores each morning and the ability to continue not to attend any athletic events, the student body is going through evident withdrawal. However, there are plenty of reasons to be happy; our athletes successfully represented Garfield this season, with plenty of highlights throughout all programs.
Track and Field The boys and girls track and field team had another great season as well-known runners continued to prosper and not-so-well known ones grew. “I think that it’s been a very successful season in that everyone has met or exceeded what they’ve done before... there have been a lot of great Art by Urpi Ruiz-Angeles races,” said coach Coulter Leslie. The girls’ team won the Metro Championship meet, while the boys placed sixth overall. In the meet, senior Jill Jensen broke the school pole vault record at 10 feet, beating the previous record by 2 inches. At the state meet, the boy’s team was represented by Will Laird, who ran 1:57:83 in the 800 and placed 8th, and Henry Hayes, who was 5th in the 3200 with a time of 9:14:99. For the girl’s team,, Lyric Harris and Gisele Fox placed 3rd and 6th in the triple jump and the 4x100 relay placed 6th.
Co-Ed Tennis The boys and girls tennis program continued to succeed this season, even without the presence of several valuable ‘015 players. Coming close in many matches, the team’s overall record was 4-6. For team playoffs, which decided the top tennis team in Metros, Garfield was seeded fourth and got to semi-finals before losing to Lakeside. At state, seniors Oscar Burney and Brad Huffaker placed first in men’s doubles and junior Alex Ferry seventh in singles. Garfield placed fourth overall in state. However, according to captain Sakura Kishiro, the team’s performance wasn’t the only focus of the season. “This year was one of the best in terms of team bonding and becoming really close,” the junior said. Baseball Garfield’s baseball team ended their season with a final record of 11-11 before making it to Metro playoffs. In their first Metro game, the team crushed Rainier Beach, winning 42-0. In their second game they lost 3-1 against Roosevelt, and as a result Garfield did not continue to districts this spring. “In the win-loss category we underperformed, but as a team I didn’t think we played that poorly, it’s just a lot of stuff didn’t go our way,” said junior Klaus Bachuber, an outfielder on Garfield’s team. He added that scores of mul-
tiple games were not reflective of the baseball’s talents. But the team kept a positive outlook. “We had a pretty laid-back attitude about it. It’s really enjoyable to play no matter if we’re winning or losing,” Bachuber said. Some highlights this season included the team playing in Cheney Stadium, a minor league baseball stadium in Tacoma. This opportunity allowed them to play in a professional setting. After walk-up songs, a picture on the big screen and waving to fans in the huge stands, Garfield’s team beat their opponent, Centralia, 9-0. Softball D e s p i t e the somewhat tumultuous start to their season, Garfield’s softball team has made quite the comeback; for the first time in known Garfield history, the team made districts. Garfield was able to advance after an impressive win of 17-3 against Chief Sealth. Even though the team won’t be progressing to State this year, for a loss to Lake Washington got them out of districts, the team feels very positive about the outcome of the season. “They did an excellent job this season,” said head coach Chris Gilbert. Considering the team’s circumstances, they certainly have. When many players didn’t return to the program after the coaching situation, softball was left with one team to represent Garfield. They ended their regular season with a 5-10 record and 9th in Metros. In the next few years, the softball team will certainly be one to watch out for. “Most of the team is young, but up and coming,” added Gilbert.
Bringing the Rain to Rio
Washington state represents at the 2016 Olympics By Emma Cooper This August, over ten thousand athletes from all around the world will gather in Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Summer Olympics. They will compete in 308 events for 28 different sports, with several heats for each event. There shall be records blasted apart, extremely fitted athletic leisure wear, and a lot of glorious Olympic sweat. While the Olympics are a guaranteed time to lie on the couch and feel athletic for watching the competition, the sheer numbers of athletes is overwhelming. Obviously, you’ll be rooting for Team USA, but there are still many different American athletes to cheer for. As the helpful and giving person that I am, I have compiled a list of athletes from the Washington state area to scream for.
Courtney Thompson (Volleyball) Thompson joined Team USA as a setter in 2007. Since, then she has helped the team secure some major victories, such as silver in the 2012 Olympic Games and gold in the 2012 FIVB World Grand Prix. The 5”8 player is a University of Washington graduate and accredits her love of volleyball to her time competing at UW. She helped the University of Washington win 2005 NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship title and set the Pac10 record for the number of career assists in a season with 6,552 assists. This year, she led her team to gold in the NORCECA Olympic Qualification Tournament.
Nathan Adrian (Swimming) Adrian was born in Bremerton, and swam for Bremerton High School. He began his Olympic career with racing in the preliminary heats of the 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, helping Team USA take gold in the finals. At the 2012 London Olympics, Adrian won gold the 100 meter freestyle with a time of 47.52 seconds. He also medalled in two relay races- gold in the 4 x 100 meters medley relay, swimming freestyle, and silver in the 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay. Adrian is also the former American Record holder in the 100 yard freestyle (41.08 seconds) and the 50 yard freestyle (18.66 seconds).
Sue Bird (Basketball) Bird led USA to win gold in basketball in the 2004, 2008, 2012 Olympics, and this year the 5”9’ point guard is returning for her fourth round. Between Olympic championships, Bird plays for Seattle’s professional basketball team, the Storm. Bird joined the Storm in 2002, and scored a career record of 33 points in one game against Portland that year. Bird led the Storm to win the Women’s NBA Championship twice (in 2004 and 2010), and the Storm has also been voted the WNBA AllStar team nine times when Bird was on the team. Bird averages 12.3 points per game, 5.4 assists per game, and 1.3 steals per game.
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Sports Golden Goal
Boys soccer program continues its climb.
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by Aidin Montefisher
t’s the first round of playoffs for the boys soccer state tournament. As Garfield takes the field against Hazen High School, the atmosphere is one of pure confidence. There’s no worries, no nervousness; the boys know they are going to win this game. Garfield’s journey to this point in the season had constructed a poise that instilled a sense of tenacity and grit that would carry them above any opponent. Heading into this spring, Garfield soccer was primed to be the best team Garfield had ever had. Fresh off a runner-up finish at state the year before, and only losing three starters, the Bulldogs were ranked as one of the top teams in the state. They were also picked as the favorites to win Metro early in the season due to their lineup depth. Seniors Sten Tolgu and Roko Bedalov were returning to play for Garfield, instead of going to Sounders Academy, providing Garfield with two stud starters. Senior Tommy Renehan would lock down the midfield, while brothers Aidan and Josh Chestnut would lead the defensive line. With an abundance of underclassmen who were already playing at a varsity level, the team was primed to dominate. As the first half progressed, frustration started to build for Garfield. Seemingly unable to finish any chances, or get the ball past a high pressure Hazen defense, they headed to halftime scoreless. Before the season started, projected starting forward Bedalov suffered a torn ACL, knocking him out for the entire season. However, the team’s backups were well prepared to deal with the adversity. Through the first three games, Garfield cruised to three wins. But then, Garfield dropped four straight games. While all the losses were only by one goal, the nature of the losses were brutal. The team collectively knew that they would need to bounce back in order to keep their playoff hopes alive. “That first game back was a really good turning point,” senior forward Spencer Cook says. “We knew we were going to get our season turned around.” “It’s a marathon, not a sprint,” head coach Carlos Enriquez said, who has now coached the boys team for four years. “It showed the mental strength of our team to be able to come back from that losing streak.” When the second half resumed, Garfield came out aggressive. Hazen pushed numbers forward while Garfield continued to absorb the pressure and counter with chances of their own. Gar-
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field’s depth began to shine, as Garfield slowly upped the tempo and number of shots. With 15 underclassmen on the varsity team, Garfield was one of the youngest teams in the leaguebut talent remained at a consistent level throughout the roster. “Everyone that comes on as a sub doesn’t drop the quality at all,” senior Henry Bates says. Adding on to that, sophomore Josh Chestnut says, “We might be a young team, but we’re a very experienced team with a lot of talent.” Over the next seven games, Garfield outscored their opponents 24-2, and carried that into Metro playoffs as the number two overall seed. Renehan then had an incredible set of games, scoring a hat trick against Nathan Hale in a 3-1 win. He added three more over the next two games as
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Garfield finished second overall in Metro. Renehan says, “We are good, and we have grown as a team to play a good style of soccer, which makes it easy to have fun.” Scoreless at tbe end of regular time, the team gathered around Coach Carlos once more. The hooded coach’s energy and passion could be seen from across the stadium, and the Bulldogs hit the pitch once more. The first five minute period passed quickly, as pressure was absorbed by both sides, but Garfield was continuing to build pressure. Carlos Enriquez, known as Coach Carlos throughout the school, has been the leader behind Garfield’s soccer revival. The team has totally
bought in behind him, and the past four years have seen a dramatic change in the culture around the program. “Carlos is our emotional leader. We can tell how much this team means to him and how much he wants us to succeed,” senior Henry Bates says. “Carlos is an amazing coach that brings the whole team together,” Tolgu says. As a former Bulldog himself, Coach Enriquez was excited to make his homecoming back to the DawgHouse. “There’s a lot of pride that goes into coaching Garfield, and I pour that into my coaching and have the guys buy into that,” Coach Enriquez says. While Coach Enriquez provided leadership from the sideline, a solid core of seniors led the way on the pitch. “To see the seniors develop over the years, and give us four years of dedication, it helps on the field because they know how we need to play,” Coach Enriquez added. “It’s contagious off the field as well, they care so much about the program.” “Carlos is an amazing coach that brings the whole team together,” Tolgu says, while Renehan added that Coach Enriquez separates himself from other coaches in “how much he cares about the team and the program.” In the first minute of the second period, senior Mike Lindberg got the ball on the right wing. He accelerated down the sideline, evading the Hazen defenders, and fired a shot off at the goal. It deflected off the keeper into the net, ending the game and propelling Garfield on to the next round. Tolgu and the Garfield bench raced onto the field to celebrate, while the Hazen team could only stand and watch. While Garfield would fall in the quarterfinals to Edmonds-Woodway, the Round of 16 matchup against Hazen exemplified what this season was all about. Overcoming injuries and losing streaks, expectations and pressure, Garfield soccer was able to build their growing legacy, with no signs of stopping. The challenge will be increasing Garfield’s athleticism over the coming offseason, with increased workouts and drills. “This year prepared our team to have a strong upperclassmen presence next year, and moving forward,” junior Owen Riddick says, a starting midfielder this year. With the next wave of young players ready to inherit the reins next spring, the goal is in sight.
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The Secret Weapon
The story behind Tommy Renehan’s late season heroics. By Eli Wilson So long as there has been sports, there has been the secret weapon. They emerge quietly from the bench in the eleventh hour. The opposition search their records… no scouting report, no film. Maybe a September call-up? Or a rookie on a ten day contract? Whatever the story, these athletes seem to capture limelight in playoff crunch time, and Garfield’s own Tommy Renehan has done exactly that. After battling muscle fatigue and hamstring issues in the first half of the season, Garfield soccer captain Tommy Renehan was finally healthy enough to reclaim his starting spot at center forward. Sophomore wingman Costa Colachis-Glass has played alongside Tommy at the end of the season and has witnessed the “Renehan Effect” first hand. “He’s brought creativity and improvisation to the attack. He just brings an element that we didn’t have before,” says Colachis-Glass. “He’s [passing] with everyone and causing that chain reaction in the attack.” Tommy scored a hat trick in the first playoff game against Nathan Hale. He followed that performance with 2 more goals against Chief Sealth in the second round of the Metro tournament, helping seal a state berth for the Bulldogs. Renehan saw his role early on as a playmaker, and has embraced the job with enthusiasm.
“My role was to bring some creativity up top. We have Aidan [Chestnut] as our defensive captain, Sten [Tolgu] as our goalie captain, and they bring a lot of organization on the defensive end.” Says Renehan, “We didn’t have a experienced, reliable offensive player, and I have to fill that role.” Despite being in such an important role, Tommy manag-
es to play with a sense of confidence and style. Head coach Carlos Enriquez says, “I got to say, Tommy is one of the most skillful, and swaggy players we’ve seen in years.” With that swag comes a level of composure, and confidence that is critical for the team’s success. Going into state, Tommy was relaxed, and preparing for his opponents without fear. “I don’t really have any expectations, every game will be a good game of soccer, every team will be solid, we just need to rely on the chemistry we have built,” says Renehan. Any spectator that has witnessed a Garfield soccer game can see the poise and relaxed mentality Renehan brings to the field, while also bringing fire, and energy. “When he comes in… having that tenacity, and desire to win, it’s just contagious and helps everyone play at the level they need to be at,” says Enriquez. Colachis-Glass, like many Garfield players, relies on Renehan in those pressure situations as it is his second time through the state tournament, a true team veteran. “He’s ready to take that pressure. Knowing he’s one of the better players on the field, he’s ready to step up,” says Colachis-Glass.
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Tommy Renehan making moves around Nathan Hale defenders.
Aidin Montefisher Wins Mess Guess A message from your champion: Great moments are born from great opportunity. And that's what you have here tonight, boys. That's what you've earned here, tonight. One game. If we played 'em ten times, they might win nine. But not this game. Not tonight. Tonight, we skate with 'em. Tonight, we stay with 'em, and we shut them down because we can! Tonight, we are the greatest hockey team in the world. You were born to be hockey players -- every one of ya. And you were meant to be here tonight. This is your time. Their time -- is done. It's over. I'm sick and tired of hearin' about what a great hockey team the Soviets have Screw 'em! This is your time!! Now go out there and take it!
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