By Sara Fabian The idea of masquerading as someone or something else seems about as old as humanity itself. From masquerade balls of 15th century Europe, to Carnival and Shakespeare plays, the idea of disguise have come from old mythologies: the supernatural beings of Europe, the phantoms ghouls and monsters. […]
Evergreen’s Yik Yak The Upside of Internet Anonymity
By Asa Kowals-Rose Certain corners of the Internet are well-known to be cesspools of vulgarity and intolerance of every kind. Often, it seems that the root of this nastiness is one’s ability to hide behind a username. This online anonymity can embolden mean-spirited individuals, giving them the courage to type […]
Flat Tires & Flowers Mysterious Bike on Campus
By Jackie Buckman Rain, snow, sunshine it doesn’t matter, this special bike is still there. Moving through the racks every day, the bike remains. The questions that fill my mind as I walk by the bike is why is it here? What is the story? When I first saw the […]
Olympia Zine Fest The First Annual Fest Comes to Olympia on Oct. 22
By Sarah Bradley For the first time ever, Olympia will be having it’s very own Zine Fest! The event will be comprised of five days worth of events happening between October 22 and 26th. For readers new to the world of DIY-zines, they can be made by anyone and about […]
Street StyleFall Arts Walk
By Sara Fabian Fall Arts Walk is one of the biggest events in Olympia’s social calendar. The two day event circulates at the epicenter of Thurston county: downtown Olympia. While the event may be overwhelming to some, I quite enjoy the large vibrant crowds of families, friends, and packs of […]
Dandelion Seed Conference
By Sarah Bradley The Dandelion Seed Conference is returning for it’s fourth year with threedays of workshops, classes, and lectures. The event will take place Oct. 9th -11th here at The Evergreen State College. The Dandelion Seed Conference aims to promote education and practice of herbalism, while focusing on accessibility, […]
KAOS 89.3FM: Your Guide to College Radio
By Serena Imani Korn, Production Director and Anna Gordon, Music Director The first floor of the CAB is not just a center for college dorm food and despondence. It’s also home to a legendary radio station, which has introduced the likes of Bikini Kill, Nirvana, Calvin Johnson of Beat Happening […]
A Guide to Olympia Health Services
By Sarah Bradley As a new school year begins, you will find yourself coming into new opportunities and experiences… also new germs. As the days get shorter and colder, staying healthy and taking time for self-care is a top priority for many. According to Evergreen’s 2014 Fall report, nearly sixty […]
Queer Resources
(image used with permission of Stonewall Youth from their facebook page) By Nix QUEER RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU AT EVERGREEN AND IN OLYMPIA Looking for a safe space? Or just ways to be involved with your community? At Evergreen and in Olympia there are resources available for queer […]
Getting Involved in Sports
By Jackie Buckman As a new student here at Evergreen I knew that getting involved with different activities would make the transition easier. What I have learned from my past is that being a part of a team is a great way to meet new people and make friends. Evergreen […]