By Nicholas Bense Legitimate government exists to serve its constituents. When a legislative body fails to hold its people’s interests above their own, it ceases to function as it should. This holds especially true in times of crisis and financial need. As a current member of the Geoduck Student Union, […]
Students Vote on New Fees
CRC Renovation Proposal By Blaine Ewig This week, Evergreen students are being asked to vote on a mandatory $10 per credit fee which, if approved, will go toward renovating the campus’ Costantino Recreation Center (CRC). The ballot is currently accessible through students’ my.evergreen.edu portals, and voting will end March 6. […]
Washington Is Poised To Fight Against Fossil Fuels Lessons From the Keystone XL Movement, and What Washington Can Do
By Josh Wolf As massive fossil fuel proposals come to the Pacific Northwest, the region is poised to become the new focal point for environmentalists. With popular support, and political pressure, Washington could lead by example in denying construction of new fossil fuel infrastructure. There are currently 20 large fossil fuel […]
Rosemary Engstrom Artist Statement
I am composing a hole in this saucy donut and slapping you with it. I am coughing up your spineless strawberry and licking it so sweetly. I am drizzling a moment through your male gaze. I am your fish and you are my delicate lips. I am carving you to […]
City Plans to Limit Access to Artesian Commons
By Felix Chrome The Artesian Commons, more commonly known as “the Well,” may be seeing some changes in the near future. On Feb. 3, the Olympia City Council approved a plan for stricter management of the park surrounding the well, in an attempt curtail behaviors some see as problematic. The plan […]
A Visit With The Green Lady How a Pot Shop Thrives in Olympia
By Garrett Bekemeyer Over where Pacific Avenue switches from the eastside into Lacey sits Green Lady Marijuana, a shop with the distinction of being the first recreational marijuana store to grace our dear city with its presence. The drive over was pleasant—a brisk day in February, carrying the scent of […]
Editorial: Gallery Closure Should Be A Wake-Up Call Evergreen’s In Serious Crisis, Where’s Our Student Movement?
By Issac Scott Evergreen’s future is in real trouble as state budget cuts decimate programs we hold dear. Perhaps the most vivid example is the impending closure of the Evergreen Gallery, located in the library. It’s been there since 1971, quietly showing off world-renowned artists and the college’s awesome permanent […]
Evergreen Announces Candidates to be Next College President Candidates Will Visit Campus at the Beginning of February
By Issac Scott Evergreen has announced its four candidates to fill Les Purce’s seat as college president next year. The first candidate, Dr. Luis Pedraja, is scheduled to visit Evergreen on Monday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 3 delivering a speech and answering questions by students, staff, and faculty. The […]
Harm Reduction at Evergreen? Some Say the College is not Doing Enough
By Felix Chrome Opioid use is rising nation wide. Evergreen is not exempt from this trend, which is putting new focus on the college’s drug policies. “There is opiate use in the residence halls, there has been since I’ve been here,” said Sharon Goodman, director of Residential and Dining Services […]
Modern American FootballThe 12th Man Rising
By Ira Zuckerman It will only get worse: as of writing this, you can’t go five yards without seeing a 12 in Seattle. Seahawks pride has been growing exponentially since the 2013 season, and strong faith ran up and down the Puget Sound long before. And yes, football is here […]
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