Over the years, the Evergreen community has been at varying levels of anti-establishment and anti-corporation. This isn’t news to me and it probably isn’t news to you. For many students, I am sure that was a huge plus coming to school here. One of the corporations that Evergreen students seems to […]
Public Charter Schools Approved in Washington
The Initiative Those seeking alternative or customized education within Washington’s public education system will be happy to hear that state voters recently approved Initiative 1240, which allows for 40 new public charter schools to be authorized over a five-year period. These schools will be publicly funded but privately operated. This […]
Chillin’ with Jeffrey Lewis
With the sound of his friend and collaborator Kimya Dawson in the background, Jeffrey Lewis, whose unique mixed media approach has led to international success, answered questions in between sets Saturday night at the Northern. What’s your relationship with Kimya Dawson? It was 1998 when I started playing songs at […]
Not Enough Books to Go ‘Round
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 […]
Let Them Debate!
Jill Stein and her running mate Cheri Honkala were arrested outside of the second debate Tuesday, October 16 after attempting to enter the debate hall at Hofstra University, but were turned away due to lack of credentials. Stein, who is running on the Green Party ticket, will be included in […]
Referendum 74: The Rundown
In February of last year, the Washington State Legislator passed Senate Bill 6239, legalizing same-sex marriage. Shortly after the bill was passed, opponents of the bill gathered enough signatures to suspend the bill and demand a statewide vote on the issue. That’s where Referendum 74 comes into play. According to […]
Music Spots
Olympia has a deep and storied history of live music since the 60s, stemming largely from Evergreen’s influence. Washington state’s capital has served as a training ground for bands such as Nirvana, Modest Mouse, The Melvins, and Sleater Kinney, to name a few. These are our picks for the five […]
Places & Spaces
Besides the library and dorms, the College Activities Building (CAB) will become your home away from home. Everything you need to survive Evergreen resides in this newly renovated structure: the Greenery, KAOS, the Market Place (including a Batdorf & Bronson coffee stand, the Wandering Burrito, and Topio’s), the Bookstore, the […]
Album Review: Animal Collective – Centipede HZ
Perhaps the most obvious conclusion one can reach about Animal Collective over their 13-year stint of recording is that they have consistently avoided doing the same thing twice.They are exceptional at defying expectations and pushing their boundaries every chance they get.The Brooklyn quartet, who released their 9th LP Centipede HZ, […]
The Trials and Tribulations of O-Week
Welcome to Evergreen, Freshman. I’m not going to ask forgiveness for the title of this article, because it’s the truth when it comes to the wondrous time of O-Week here at Evergreen; you’re meeting new people who feel scared by the isolation of not knowing anyone but have a rush […]