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Making Meaning out of Thanksgiving

Dec 01 '16
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By Tari Gunstone It’s poignant that in America, we have to commercialize the giving of thanks in order to get our heads out of our asses for one moment. It doesn’t come naturally for us to celebrate the opportunities, resources, and luxuries we’ve been offered. Life is a hard road […]

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Thanksgiving Hell(p)

A Poorly Thought Out Guide to Dealing With Your Family

Nov 21 '15Nov 21 '15
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By Chloe Marina Manchester It’s the time of year for the great migration to wherever your base of operations is. It’s also the time of year for you to see all of your relatives at the same time. All of them. For some people, this can be pretty fun. For […]

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Halloween Style

Olympia Comes Out in Their Costumed Best

Nov 04 '15
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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. […]

Arts & Culture

Let It Snow! Olympia Winter Fashion Guide

Nov 21 '13Dec 12 '13
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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 […]

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