Interviewed By: Ella Colwell Louisa Guernsey is a freshman at The Evergreen State College. Evergreen was her first choice because of its unique student culture and day-time programs. Interestingly enough, Guernsey wouldn’t have even known about Evergreen if it wasn’t for the show Portlandia and Carrie Brownstein’s band, Sleater-Kinney! Currently, […]
Ashana Ross
Title: October Horoscopes Subtitle: Infusion of Astrology and Tarot *Horoscopes can be read for your sun or rising sign* Aries – The Hermit March 21 – April 29 Symbol: The Ram Element: Fire Ruler: Mars You are being called inward, Aries. This month shows up as a period of reflection, […]
Who Makes the Rules? A Student Experience With Evergreen’s Financial Accessibility By Ave Avelino
We all know the feeling. The dreaded blue envelope notification from our school’s Outlook email, announcing a memo along the lines of “You are receiving this message because you have not viewed the most recent eBill statement.” This time, it was the start of fall quarter, and I had just […]
Worker’s Bill of Rights: An Obituary
By Sylvie Delaney Good evening everyone, we are gathered here today to honor the Worker’s Bill of Rights. Together, we mourn the promise of decent pay and predictable scheduling that was taken too soon. Cause of death: A variety of public oppositional forces. First, the city council majority opposed your […]
Need a Need Met?
By: Ella Colwell As a third year student at Evergreen, I’ve always turned to the Basic Needs Center when my dining bucks get low. it’s saved me a lot of financial hardship and has served as a place where I could learn about resources in Olympia. As many students face […]
Money, Money, Money (Reprised): The Future of the TRIO Program
By Keishionna Rucker Amidst Trump’s “DEI Crackdown,” TRIO programs throughout the nation are facing funding cuts and all-out grant termination. TRIO programs are federally funded grant programs that are designed to provide and assist students with limited-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities. Through programs such as Upward Bound, which […]
Even borrowed hearts stop beating
A couple of weeks ago, I arose on the morning of November 4th, looking forward to the busy day ahead, election day of all things! Hiding just inches away, on the screen of my iPhone, a beautiful truth awaited me. The day I previously had only dreamed of finally arrived. […]
Coming back to the 41, Just to say goodbye!?
If you’re one of the many Greeners, or nearby residents, who rely on the 41 line to connect you with the rest of the world, you know how important it is. When I first came to Evergreen, I didn’t have a car, so I began to use the bus almost […]
A Conversation With Pigeon Pit
I’ve known about the Olympia folk-punk band, Pigeon Pit, since late high school, thanks to my friend who was utterly obsessed with them. I didn’t really get it then…but recently, I really do. Maybe it’s one of those things about Olympia that sneaks up on you. One day you’re listening […]
SNAP, Healthcare and The Government Shutdown: What You Need to Know
By Sylvie Delaney On Sunday November 9th, the longest U.S. federal government shutdown in history reached its 40th day. That evening, leaders of the Senate met in hopes of agreeing on a continuing resolution that would reopen federal facilities until January and promise democrats an opportunity to vote on a […]