The Initiative Those seeking alternative or customized education within Washington’s public education system will be happy to hear that state voters recently approved Initiative 1240, which allows for 40 new public charter schools to be authorized over a five-year period. These schools will be publicly funded but privately operated. This […]
So, Can I Smoke Yet?
At this point, you are probably wondering what exactly marijuana legalization in Washington means for the state. As it turns out, no one is entirely sure, although it will certainly not be cropping up wild at Evergreen any time soon. With a 55 % to 45% margin, Washingtonians voted to […]
Cupcakes & Beer
“Beer and cupcakes. What an awesome combination,” exclaimed Adam Meredith, a regular customer at Bonjour Cupcakes, as he sipped on a home brewed beer. On the night of November 10, Bonjour Cupcakes held its first Beer and Cupcakes event. Alexandra Mikler, one of Bonjour Cupcake’s bakers, commented that this was […]
Not Enough Books to Go ‘Round
Book Shortages There have been several complaints of book shortages by students and professors this quarter that have impacted students’ ability to keep up with classwork. The existing book-buying policy at the Greener bookstore is to order half the number of books than the number of students in the program […]
The Gnomestead: A Public Nuisance?
A History The Olympia Gnomestead House, filled with radicalism, music, and community, has housed an ever-evolving congregation of students and drifters alike for over a decade. A former Evergreen professor previously owned the house and rented its’ rooms out to Greeners and other community members. Until three years ago, there […]
DemocracyNow!
Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan visit Evergreen “Democracy is a messy thing, and it’s our job to capture it all,” said Amy Goodman on Friday, October 26, which might as well be her career’s tagline. In a benefit talk for KAOS Radio and Thurston County TV, The Evergreen State College […]
Government Proposed HIV Prevention Cuts
Local HIV/AIDS prevention organizers and concerned community members met on Monday, October 15 at 5:30 p.m. for an emergency town hall meeting at the United Communities AIDS Network (UCAN) office to plan a response to proposed funding cuts at the state and federal level to all HIV prevention services in […]
Olympia Punk Bands Make Dough for Political Activists
Six local punk bands played October 12 at Northern to raise awareness for a political issue that has hit close to home here in Washington’s capitol. Angry Music for Real ‘¢hange’ Around 200 young people gathered at the volunteer-run, all ages venue, art gallery, and community space on one of […]
Referendum 74: The Rundown
In February of last year, the Washington State Legislator passed Senate Bill 6239, legalizing same-sex marriage. Shortly after the bill was passed, opponents of the bill gathered enough signatures to suspend the bill and demand a statewide vote on the issue. That’s where Referendum 74 comes into play. According to […]
Will Olympia Join the ‘Ban’wagon?
Finding solutions for the overabundance of plastic creeping into the nooks and crannies of sensitive ecosystems has risen to the forefront of many environmental discussions and efforts. With Bellingham, Mukilteo, Edmonds, Issaquah, Port Townsend, Bainbridge Island, and most recently Seattle leading the way in Washington state’s plastic bag ban, this […]