Geoducks play in first playoff match since 2005, but fall in Cascade Conference Final to Concordia The Men’s Soccer team’s season came to an end in the Cascade Conference Finals this past Saturday against Concordia in Portland. Concordia, the only team to beat Evergreen in conference play this season, won […]
‘Capitalism’ Rebuttal, the Beauty of Community Living
While I agree with last issue’s opinion piece (“Capitalism: America’s Misunderstood Economic Outcast”) on the unappealing nature of government cheese, I have to take issue with the author’s endorsement of capitalism as a political-economic system worth keeping around much longer. The grievances of capitalism’s critics are well known: environmental destruction, […]
Student Filmmaker Nik Nerburn Spills the Beans About His Artistic Journey
What type of film would you consider “Paul: The Secret Story of Olympia’s Satanic Sheriff”? I would call it an experimental documentary. It’s sort of like a combination of an essay film – exploring an idea rather than a plot – and an historical documentary. There’s this filmmaker Nathaniel Dorsky […]
Where Did the Spirit Go, Greeners?
We all come to Evergreen for one reason or another, be it the close proximity it has to our homes, the education it gives students that’s unlike anything else in the college-universe, or that it was super easy to get into. Regardless of any of these reasons I can safely […]
Artist Profile: OLIVIA RAE GUTERSON
Finding time in her busy schedule, our cover artist this week gave us some insight into her art. What is your favorite medium? Most of my work is sharpie or le pen on cardboard, wood, or paper. In the past I worked mostly with acrylic. I just completed a three […]
Men’s Basketball Looks to Outplay Ranking
The men’s team kicked off their season immediately after the women’s team on Saturday, losing to the men’s basketball alumni team 82-74. It was clear early on that the alumni team was more physically mature than the average team the Geoducks will face this season. Coach Mosley will be leading […]
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 Outdoor Program: Mt. Rainier National Park
The Outdoor Program recently took a trip to the northeast area of Mount Rainier National Park. On Sunday, October 7, TOP staff led a group of Evergreen community members on a hike up around Burroughs Mountain. The journey gave the explorers spectacular views as the weather held out for them. […]
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 […]
The Lady Geoducks Hold Off Their Predecessors
Women’s basketball started off great during last Saturday’s season opening exhibition game, defeating the Evergreen women’s basketball alumni team. Though the team comes into the season ranked ninth in the Cascade Conference, the team and Coach Monica Heuer are confident that this team can overachieve based on that expectation. “With […]