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Spoken word is not a particularly well-known or much thought-about art form. In past times and different places, poetry recitation was a revered occupation. Today, in our so-called modern American way, the role of the poet and speaker has been all but dropped from our society. A small group of dedicated Greeners is trying to change that. The Evergreen Old Growth Poetry Collective meets every Tuesday at 5:00 PM in the library building to write and share poetry and organize spoken word events for the community.

This Friday, January 27th, at 8:00pm The Curious Mystery will be performing at Midnight Sun with Jeremy Jay and Nucular Aminals. The show is all ages. Check out their website and the song "Black Sand" in the video below. http://thecuriousmystery.com/

The remodeled HCC now has gender neutral restrooms. For those of you not in-the-know, this means that people of all genders can now freely choose whichever side of the bathroom they want to use. According to the December issue of RAD Times, “both bathrooms have stalls and the right bathroom has a urinal, but individuals may choose which bathroom they use without worrying about offending anyone in that room." 

All Evergreen campus events are canceled.  Campus Dining Service will have reduced hours due to the weather. The Sem II Cafe and the Marketplace will be closed, the Greenery will be open from 11am-1pm and 5pm-7pm. (From the TESC Dining Services Facebook page) Intercity Transit is on "Severe Weather Service Plan." That means there is no service to Evergreen! Go to their website for details.

Today, Wednesday, January 18, the snow on the ground is much deeper than expected. About a week ago, the forecast warned us against an inch or two. As this winter weather continues, though, that forecast proves to be more and more incorrect.

If you grew up in the 80's, played NES games as a kid, liked to skateboard, watched Ninja Turtles, or dreamed of being a surfer in California, then chances are you would probably enjoy the music of James Ferraro. That might sound pretentious, but any fan of his music would understand that sentiment completely. To put it more plainly, if you like experimental or electronic chillwave, ambient or drone artists like Aphex Twin, Neon Indian, Washed Out, Flying Lotus, or even bands like Velvet Underground or Red Crayola, then you will most likely dig James Ferraro.

Some students who attended The Evergreen State College last year might remember an event that was sponsored by the Women's Resource Center called Porn Week. Porn Week was a week long event that included things such as workshops and question-and-answer sessions that aimed to promote sex positivity. Unfortunately, Porn Week will not be held this school year.