Faculty Submission by Tom Womeldorff I’ve seen a lot at Evergreen since arriving as a sophomore transfer student in 1977 with the belief that there was a positive and causal relationship between late-night dorm behaviors and my learning. I lived through the years of the cheap black beans and rice […]
From Icon to Iconic
WORDS BY SARA FABIAN / PHOTOS BY BLAINE EWIG Overworn, over-loved, and appreciated by many, band T-shirts are a badge of identity, conveying a sense of community with the band that you love. They are a symbol of rebellious youth. Stuffed in a drawer or in the far reaches of […]
Our Fountain In The Desert
Student submission by Matthew Elswick A sustainability note to new students: your backgrounds in sustainability issues are likely to be rich and varied, and as undergrads at Evergreen, will no doubt become broader and deeper. This is one of the frequently touted benefits of an Evergreen education. In many ways, […]
Catalyst for Change: The Cascadia Freedom Caravan
By Nora Mahto Knutson The Cascadia Freedom Caravan brought people from Olympia, Portland, and Las Vegas to the Tear Down the Walls National Activist Gathering in Tucson, Arizona, where over 400 people came together to strategize on building a more unified, powerful movement for transformational change in the U.S. […]
Born Slippy Premier and Interview
By Alexandra Hillyer Skateboarders from all over Olympia, Seattle, Oregon, and even England gathered at the Olympia Film Society to see Alex Cooper’s latest film, “Born Slippy” on Friday, Nov. 22. The film is 40 minutes of intricately-edited footage he collected with like-minded skaters from all over to produce one […]
Accessories at Evergreen’s Arts and Crafts Fair
By Sara Fabian, Photos by Blaine Ewig Who knew that Evergreen’s very own CAB building could be transformed into a grand bazaar. On Dec. 4, local and student venders encircled the rooms on the second and third floor. Through the successful crowds of merchants and buyers, I was able to […]
The ‘Battling Bivalves’ Fall in Cascade Conference Openers
By James Gutsch Evergreen may have finally figured out how to entice Greeners to come to a college Basketball doubleheader on a frigid Friday night in Olympia: Drive the Taco Truck to the CRC front entrance. The highest turnout of the season treated fans to both burritos and basketball as […]
Inside Evergreen Confessions
By Abraham Tadesse With over 2,150 comments already posted, the Evergreen Confessions Facebook page is taking the campus into a more honest place by the use of anonymous comments. Confessions range from No. 2135, “The hottest guys WORK in the greenery. Multiple.” to No. 2145: “shout out to my vibrator […]
Let It Snow! Olympia Winter Fashion Guide
by Sara Fabian | photos by Blaine Ewig Drink coffee. Put on another layer of dry clothes. Repeat. This is the formula to warm inside and out. When the temperature starts to reach “winter hibernation” phase, it’s most common for citizens of Olympia to drink excessive amounts of coffee, turn all […]
The Julie Ruin updates the Riot Grrrl sound
by Blaine Ewig “We played this stage sixteen years ago, facing the other direction,” so proclaimed Evergreen alumnus Kathleen Hanna Friday night at the kickoff to the Olympia Film Festival at the Capitol Theater, on Nov. 8. She was speaking about her and bandmate Kathi Wilcox’s time in Bikini Kill, […]
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