See the bottom of this article for a release of documents related to AR-15 purchases and President Bridges’ approval. BY FOREST HUNT In its last edition the Cooper Point Journal reported that Police Services quietly purchased rifles in fall of 2017, and that the purchase was quickly authorized by President […]
Dank’s Wonder Emporium Raided
BY ZAINAB UMMIE SILLAH On October 18th, Canada legalized recreational marijuana. It’s about time, eh? On that same Wednesday, State Police raided local dispensary Dank’s Wonder Emporium. Accompanied by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, the officers responded to complaints of a possible illegal marijuana smoking club operating at […]
Artist Interview: Stitch Baird
Stitch Baird has been drawing for most of his life, finding ways to channel his art into a representation of himself. “I feel like it’s a way for me to communicate what I experience without having to spill my life story to strangers. And when people see my art, and […]
I-1631 To Tax Carbon Voters will decide on charging for carbon dioxide emissions
BY JACK STROUD Although Washington voters rejected a carbon tax in 2016, they once again must vote on a similar proposal. In 2016, initiative-732 proposed a revenue neutral carbon tax based on a similar tax implemented in British Columbia eight years prior. To account for the increased cost of fossil […]
The Magnitude of Matthew Remembering Matthew Shepard 20 Years Later
BY MICHAEL MARTINEZ-ESQUIBEL As autumn approaches, a chill in the air reminds us that the winds of change are ever present; and no more than today do we need to hold this reminder close to our hearts. With tension increasing in our divisive culture, it is important to remember the […]
Art Forces Connects Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural to Global Movements
By Zainab Ummie Sillah At the corner of State and Capital in downtown Olympia is the Olympia-Rafah Solidarity mural. A large tree grows from concrete, obstructed by bright blue waves crashing over. Since 2011, the eye-catching colors of each leaf invite the viewer to take a deeper look into who […]
Stylish Greeners: What is your favorite thing about Halloween?
A new section where we ask students questions and they answer! Is this a section about your style? Your ideas? Your impulsive responses to a stranger’s questions on the street? Only time will tell! For now, let’s say all of the above. If you have a question to recommend, send […]
POLICE SERVICES HAVE AR-15 RIFLES PRESIDENT BRIDGES QUIETLY APPROVED PURCHASE IN 2017
BY FOREST HUNT Emails obtained by the Cooper Point Journal and subsequent investigation show Evergreen’s Police Services quietly purchased AR-15 semi-automatic rifles in 2017 without notifying the campus community. On Aug. 1, 2017 then Director of Police Services Stacey Brown requested the purchase of AR-15 rifles for police services on […]
Body Party: A “No” is a Gift!
Hello! Welcome to BODY PARTY, a space to talk about sex, relationships, health, identity, and being a freak! Each week, our anonymous resident Body Partier will take YOUR questions and answer them, judgement free! To have your questions answered in print, send us a Q at ask.fm/CPJBodyParty! I have a […]
Yukim Nomoto: Artist Interview
BY BRITTANYANA PIERRO B: How would you describe your art style? “I guess it’s more towards realistic style because I do a lot of human figure drawing and studying human anatomy. But I guess there’s a slight style to it, everyone has a style. Nothing’s perfectly realistic … I do […]
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