BY SARA FABIAN Many people move to Olympia because of its politics—the state capital can be seen as “progressive” due to its close knit community that are highly involved in political activism. Media Island is a house-turned-activism center that primarily consists of a “networking center for individuals, groups, and people […]
Geoducks to Start Offseason 0 for 2 After Latest Departure
BY JAMES GUSTCH Evergreen Basketball has another vacancy to fill as Men’s Head Coach Arvin Mosley Jr. announced his resignation last Wednesday. Mosley coached the Geoducks for four years and had an overall record of 15-91. Mosley inherited a team that had qualified for the post-season for four consecutive years […]
Handwritings: ‘boring, dumb & fine’
BY BLAINE EWIG In Handwritings’ first album, lo-fi indie rock is brought back to its roots with sounds akin to those of Pavement and Dinosaur Jr. With prominent and purposeful feedback, they take what many listeners might perceive as flaws and make them into strengths. In Handwritings’ first album, lo-fi […]
Exploring Me: LGBTQ Style & Identity
BY SARA FABIAN Identity is one of the most compelling and controversial concepts within human nature. Fashion is inevitably intertwined in the constructions and reconstructions of identity—how we represent the contradictions within ourselves in our everyday lives. Through style, individuals announce who they are and who they hope to become. […]
From ‘Urban Blight’ to Public Sanctuary
The West Central Park Project Works to Reinvent Neglected Lot with Help from Volunteers BY ISSAC SCOTT The vacant lot at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Division Street is getting a makeover, thanks to a group of committed local residents. The West Central Park Project is working to renovate the […]
New Monthly Open Mic at HCC
BY BLAINE EWIG Walking into the usually empty and harshly-lit Housing Community Center building for its first installment of a monthly open mic series, it was surprising to find a relaxing atmosphere complete with mood lighting, music and a good-sized crowd. The night kicked off with beatboxing and freestyle rapping […]
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 […]
Revolution Girl Style Still
By Blaine Ewig Evergreen alumni Kathi Wilcox graciously agreed to do an interview with the Cooper Point Journal. While she was a student, Wilcox played in the band Bikini Kill. The group made waves in the world of punk music with their feminist messages and confrontational presence. Last month, Wilcox’s […]
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 […]
Spoken Word, Silent Audience
By Blaine Ewig On Wednesday Dec. 4, spoken word poet Andrea Gibson performed at the Longhouse. The show was put on by the Womyn’s Resource Center (WRC) and the Transgender Resources and Education Xtravaganza (T-REX). The Women’s World Poetry Slam winner delivered her lines with confidence and moxy while the […]
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