By Miriam X. Padilla Nestora Salgado is a naturalized U.S. citizen who grew up in the small indigenous village of Olinala in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. She moved to the United States in 1991 at the age of 20, working as a maid, nanny, and waitress. She split her […]
It’s Always Cloudy in Olympia
Netflix Shows and their Comfy Counterparts BY SARA FABIAN As the unofficial college uniform, loungewear is a universal piece of our academic and personal experience. Clothes for comfort are perfect for hanging out in your room, walking around your building, studying, or even sleeping. For good reason, Olympia doesn’t go […]
Style Syllabus: Professor Fashion at Evergreen
by Sara Fabian / photos by Blaine Ewig Since you’re already taking notes on your professors’ lectures, why not take a sartorial (tailored) lesson from them, as well? When most people think of a “college professor”, the image of tweed and corduroy, grey flannel, well-worn leather shoes, with a beat […]
Olympia Film Fest Previews – The Punk Singer & HUMP!
THE PUNK SINGER 11/8 By Blaine Ewig In this biographical documentary, the audience gets a glimpse into the life of outspoken feminist, musician, and Bikini Kill and Le Tigre frontwoman Kathleen Hanna. The movie discusses her beginnings in Olympia, her involvement with the riot grrrl movement in the early […]
The Mediocre “Gatsby”
As required reading for most high schoolers, The Great Gatsby is a story many people know or have at least heard of. My initial reaction at the great American novel getting the silver screen treatment was skeptical and remains that way after shelling out $9 to watch it in theaters. […]
Strike Brings Campus to a Standstill
FIRST LABOR UNION STRIKE IN 12 YEARS Imagine a college campus without student support staff – no Residential Directors, student advisors, or records and registration staff. Recruitment and admissions staff would be missing, the Counseling Center deserted, the Financial Aid office a ghost town. The Evergreen State College resembled this […]
Union Strike at The Evergreen State College
OLYMPIA – The Evergreen State College is at a standstill as members of the Student Support Services Staff Union (SSSSU) urge community members to join and observe the strike. Participants are gathered at all 12 entrances to the college to block traffic and encourage passengers to join the cause or […]
Intercity Transit: Why I Don’t Ride the Bus
I don’t ride the bus in Olympia because I don’t want to guess if I’ll be getting a ride home or not. On April 7, the Nightline bus reached the Farwell street stop and then sat there for roughly 20 minutes while multiple Evergreen students were refused service. The ordeal […]
Bar Owner Champions Medicinal Marijuana Use
Frankie’s Sports Bar and Grill in Lacey, Washington is among the few of its kind. Though at first glance it may seem like a run of the mill dive bar, Frankie’s provides a glimpse of what could be the future of marijuana use. Torched hash pipes and sparked joints are […]
Battle of the Bibimbap!
During spring break I made a discovery. I tasted a dish that had been on my To-Eat list for a long time: bibimbap. Take a few seconds to absorb that – I know the name is different than a burger or salad. It’s different because it is a Korean dish! […]
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