Porn and movie theatres – the image that used to come to my mind was that one scene from “The Departed”, with Jack Nicholson waving a rubber dick in Matt Damon’s face at a sketchy triple-x venue. They’re dirty, and above all, you’d never find me in one. However, Hump! […]
Aramark: Is There Really a Better Option?
Over the years, the Evergreen community has been at varying levels of anti-establishment and anti-corporation. This isn’t news to me and it probably isn’t news to you. For many students, I am sure that was a huge plus coming to school here. One of the corporations that Evergreen students seems 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 […]
Gay Marriage Debate ‘Explores Controversial Issues’
Religion and politics were noticeably absent during the October 19 debate on same-sex marriage at The Evergreen State College. The debate was inspired by Referendum 74 – Washington’s attempt to legalize same-sex marriage – which will be up for vote on November 6 during the general election. The purpose of […]
December 11th, 2023
On graduation day, 2024, the Evergreen State College awarded Jonathan Rodriguez a posthumous degree in computer science. Members of Administration— the President, Vice President, Executive Leadership, Board of Trustees, Foundation Board of Governors, and Deans— stood still on the stage as scattered shouts of “Free Palestine” and “Long Live Jon” […]
“1 movement in high summer”
The door of my apartment is plum colored. In the early morning the windows are mostly covered, with small gaps in between the shades. Around 5 a.m some engines can be heard outside—these ones mostly whirring and grunting— predating most of the silently gliding machines that will arrive later. On […]
In Honor of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi and International Struggle
By Economics for Everyone From the Pacific Northwest to Palestine, the world mourns the tragic killing of Ayşenur EzgiEygi. Ayşenur was protesting against an illegal Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bankwhen Israeli troops opened fire upon demonstrators. During a memorial service for Ayşenur thattook place in the city of […]
A System is What a System Does: CPJ reporting on December 11th
During Spring Quarter 2024, the CPJ released a series of three articles in our physical editions documenting and reporting in greater detail on the carbon monoxide poisoning that occurred on campus last December, hospitalizing two and killing fellow student Jonathan Rodriguez. Here, this reporting is compiled into one. Part 1: […]
Evergreen Terrors: 2 Chibi Chibi Con
Ritual Festivity 15/03/2024 I don’t know, nor would I dare ponder, how it was Matcha came to ascend beyond the confines of printed paper. But I am certain they are now a force greater than those who willed it into existence. Ideas are such fickle things–one moment an extension of […]
Archive Spotlight: DAY OF ABSENCE
by Sako Chapman A Historical Perspective on the Evergreen State College 2017 Protests ORIGINS: In 1972, Dr. Maxine Mimms, one of the first Black women hired at the Evergreen State College, began the grassroots outreach that would become Evergreen’s Tacoma Campus. Mimm’s program was designed to meet the needs of […]