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. […]
The Gnomestead: A Public Nuisance?
A History The Olympia Gnomestead House, filled with radicalism, music, and community, has housed an ever-evolving congregation of students and drifters alike for over a decade. A former Evergreen professor previously owned the house and rented its’ rooms out to Greeners and other community members. Until three years ago, there […]
DemocracyNow!
Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan visit Evergreen “Democracy is a messy thing, and it’s our job to capture it all,” said Amy Goodman on Friday, October 26, which might as well be her career’s tagline. In a benefit talk for KAOS Radio and Thurston County TV, The Evergreen State College […]
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 […]
Artist Profile: JOEL TIURA
Describe your art in 30 words or less. When I’m painting I often explore abstract, quasi-symbolic geometric patterns, often merged with turbulent masses of cloud, coaxing a sense of space from the interplay of light, color, and contrast. Talk about how you start your pieces. Some of my pieces I […]
“Miss Representation”: A Missed Opportunity
In response to the glaring under-representation and objectification of women in mainstream media, actress turned filmmaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s new documentary “Miss Representation” seeks to reveal how the sexist and violent objectification of women onscreen is a driving force behind the objectification and disenfranchisement of women in U.S. culture. While […]
Harvest Fest: Fun at the Farm
Colorful, crispy leaves and a light rain set the scene at Evergreen’s Organic Farm for a timely event celebrating the autumn season. Last weekend, students and community members gathered for the annual Harvest Festival. The event was lively and had many seasonal activities to participate in. Among others, there were […]
Horoscopes: 10/19/12
Aries – Trick: Your competitive nature is leading you to feel high-strung and anxious this week. Treat: Phone it in for a day. Last minute Halloween costume: Occupy Olympia protestor Taurus – Trick: You feel that those closest to you are being frivolous and flighty in a way you can’t […]