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What do you wish you
knew before you came
to Evergreen?
By Aaron Bietz and Charlie Daugherty

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By Sam Jessup
Evergreen students pay approximately to distribute mon~y to student groups for
$158 dollars per quarter towards what is the following year. Last spring, $321,094
called the services and activities fee. What was split among 46 student groups. This
means that most available money will
happenstothatmoney?
Last year the Board of Trustees already be spoken for when fall quarter
(Evergreen ' s all-powerful governing rolls around. But students who want to start
institution) approved the allocation of a new club or who need money for an event
$4,858, 164 in student fee money towards (e.g. a political rally, concert, conference)
the Services and Activities (S&A) should not be discouraged.
Last year the S&A board set $100,000
budget.
That money supports Evergreen's dollars aside for "special initiatives." New
radio station (KAOS 89.3FM), the groups can get support from the special
Campus Children's Center, the Cooper initiatives fund and existing groups can get
Point Journal, the Tacoma program, the extra funds for extra events.
The special initiatives fund is available
Reservation-Based program, and numerthrough what people that hang around CAB
ous student groups.
According to the law, all Washington 310 call the "special initiatives process."
colleges and universities are required to It is a straightforward process-ask for an
have something like Evergreen's S&A app Iication form at the front desk of student
board to handle the distribution of the activities and meet with the S&A board to
explain why the money is necessary.
student activities fees.
The special initiatives process will
Most institutions have S&A boards
composed of faculty, staff and students. begin in the last week of October.
The services and activities fee is not
Evergreen is unique in th~t the S&A
board here is composed entirely of stu- optional, but students also pay an optional
dents-students have almost complete eight dollars a quarter to Washington Public
control over S&A funds , though their Interest Research Group (WashPIRG), a
final allocations must be approved by the non-profit that has an active Evergreen
chapter. Students pay the fee by default.
Board of Trustees.
Those
interested in opting out of the
Incidentally, there are currently seats
available on the S&A board. Applications fee must do so in writing at the student
are being accepted until the end of week accounts office.
two. Ask at the front desk of student activiSam Jessup is a senior enrolled in an
ties (in CAB 31 0) for more information.
The S&A board convenes in the spring independent contract. He is the editor-inchie o the Coo er Point Journal.

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NEWS

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2006

THE EVER6REEN STATE COLL£6£
These blotter reports are from Spring of last year. New blotter
reports will resume as soon as possible.

Case Number 06-11 33
campus turned out to have a
06-07- 06 at 1300 hours
third-degree misdemeanor
A $1,500 dollar video data pro- warrant out for him. He was
Photo by Aaron Bietz

Faculty member Jose Gomez addresses the graduating class of 2006. He inspired
students and implored them to empower themselves and others with education.

WashPIRG
Here to help
By David Hornbeck
Freshmen! Welcome to Evergreen! 1
hope you're enjoying Orientation. It's
one of those times when you can enjoy
all the benefits of Evergreen without
any of those pesky classes. Anyway,
I'm sure I've met a few of you by now.
My name is David Hornbeck and I'm
the board chair at the student-run group,
WashPIRG.
What is WashPIRG, you ask? Well,
that's a good question, my friend. The
Washington Public Interest Research
Group is a mostly student-run, nonpartisan, nonprofit group. They fight for
the public interest in campaigns that
students create and run themselves,
thereby initiating social change. That,
in and of itself, is fantastic and all, but
there are a couple of aspects which really
set us apart. Unlike other groups on
campus, we have a trained professional
staff person whose job is to help students
with activism. The other big thing that
sets us apart is that we're plugged in to
a larger movement. There are active student PIRG chapters all over the country
and we're a part of it.
So that's all well and good, but what
have we actually gotten done? That,
my fellow Greener, is another awesome
question. We have had some massive
successes over the past couple of years.
I'll just go through a few of my favorites.
The year before last, we converted all
of Evergreen and Western Washington's
energy to green tags (for those of you

who are confused, green tags mean that
for every kilowatt/hour of energy used by
TESC/WWU, somewhere in the United
States the same amount is being used,
but with renewable resources instead
of something horrible like coal). Last
year, we sent seventeen students and one
faculty member to New Orleans to help
with reconstruction efforts in a community which otherwise would have been
completely privatized. Also last year,
we collected almost 300 signatures for
a Washington voter initiative which will,
if passed, get more renewable energy
inside of Washington. We were actually
in the top ten petition signature gatherers
and we were only doing Evergreen!
So this year is very exciting, as well.
Of course there are the midterms. You'll
see us all over the place registering students to vote. Also, we're still pushing
that voter initiative. We're still going
to be helping New Orleans, and, like
always, helping out with hunger and
homelessness in Olympia. We're still
working to reduce the populace's impact
on the planet and increasing Evergreen's
commitment to sustainability. So if you
want to change the world and if you're
interested in helping out, don't hesitate
to email me at dahornbeck@gmail.com
or see if anyone's in the office on the
third floor of CAB. See you around.
David Hornbeck is a junior enrolled
in Looking Back: America in the
Twentieth Century. He is the Board
Chair ofWashPIRG.

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jector was stolen from campus.
Some returning Evergreeners may mistake this theft for
the stolen projector the CPJ
rep(}rted last spring but, to
clarify, this is a second projector that was stolen within a
couple months of the first. The
Evergreen community suffers
from such theft, but you must
admit, someone out there has
a sweet fucking entertainment
system set up. An entire wall to
play Mario kart on!
Case Number 06-116 7
06-13-06 at 0&0 hours
Dispatch was notified of a burglary in the dorms. Someone
had broken in and left the area
in a state of dishevel. Specifics
include taking the resident's
clothing and placing them in
the sink and bathtub, as well as
taking the resident's food out
of the refrigerator and placing
it in the sink and bathtub. The
resulting casserole was not
tasty. Apparently the burglars
were able to get in because one
of the windows was left open.
Remember to close your win-dows and install the locking
device that Housing provides
with each window. That locking device, of course, being a
wooden stick.

allegedly only there to attend
a music concert several hours
later, but he was also homeless
and carrying duffle bags.
Case Number 06-1156
06-D-06 at 1657 hours
Someone threw an apple at one
of the dorm windows and shattered it.
Case Number 06-11 43
06-09-06 at 1200 hours
One of the transients who turn
up in the buildings around
campus turned out to have a
fourth degree VD assault warrant out for her. She was found
on the floor of a bathroom in the
LAB II building. She claimed she
did not have any more medication to take.

Case Number 06-1147
06-D-06 at G24 hours
A minor, holding a half-consumed can of Miller Highlife,
walked up to a police officer and
started giving him sass. He was
arrested.
Compiled by Curtis Randolph.

Case Number 06-11 48
06-D-06 at 16.5 hours
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2006

Meet your Evergreen student government

By Carolyn Com mer and Brooke McLane-Higginson

This year is important, the most
monumental year since Evergreen
began, because now students have
a unified voice, a collective power
to change college policy, advocate
student rights, and lobby in legislature: we have the Geoduck
Union.

time, we can join the Washington
Student Lobby, an association of
Washington student governments,
whose labor in the legislature
needs and deserves Evergreen's
support. In these times when
federal government cuts funding
for education like corn in Kansas,
we must protect our right to be
To secure our collective educated-our right to be edupower, Evergreen students voted cated well.
last winter to enact the Geoduck
All enrolled students are
Union Constitution, finally giving
Evergreen a state-recognized stu- responsible for the Geoduck
dent government. In spring, we Umon, so get involved-attend
elected twenty students to serve weekly Geoduck Union meetone-year terms as Geoduck Union ings (times and places TBA in
Representatives. But these rep- the CP J) or contact your repreresentatives are not the entirety sentatives. Who are they? Nichole
of our student government; every Black, Sarah Jane Bland, Daniel
student enrolled at Evergreen is a Bolduc, Kylen Clayton, aro y
member of the Geoduck Union. Commer, Stephen Engel, Terra
Because we now have student Evans, Davia Faber, Kenyon
government, students have a Foxworthy, Ben Gass, Sam Green,
public forum to address campus Ben Hart, Matt Kreiling, Brooke
tssues, listen to student concerns, McLane-Higginson, Spencer
and plan together for action. The McQueen, Asenka Miller, Victor
Geoauck Union will function as Sanders, Anthony Sison, Rebecca
a powerful communication hub, a Thornberg, and Serenity Wise. All
place to give and get information representatives can be reached at
and an mvaluable resource for weekly meetings, or through email
at geoduckunion@gmail.com.
students at Evergreen.
But this year we can change
Carolyn Cammer and Brooke
more than our own campus.
With a state-recognized student McLane-Higginson are both
government, we students can members of the Geoduck Union.
lobby in legislature for reform
in higher education. For the first

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NEWS
May

5

SEPTEMBER 15, 2006
June

July

What's It All About?

By Timia Olsen and Chandra Lindeman
Overall, Evergreen is a wonderful and
safe community, but we are not a utopia.
Yet there are myths which contribute to the
idea of Evergreen being a utopia or an island
protected from the injustices which the rest
of society faces daily. Some of these myths
are "Nothing bad happens here," "Everyone
is treated equally at that place" and "Evergreen is a completely safe community."
These myths contribute to an environment
where students feel protected and believe that
harmful events do not happen. So then, what
exactly is the "Red Zone"?
The "Red Zone" occurs throughout Fall
Quarter on college campuses across the country. It is a time when we see an increase in
risky or harmful behaviors, including excessive alcohol consumption and drug use. The
"Red Zone" is also a time when the most
sexual assaults occur. Some common forms
of sexual assault on college campuses, inclusive ofEvergreen, are acquaintance rape, date
rape and harassment. Other forms of sexual
violence include child sexual abuse, exposure to pornography, groping and unwanted
sexual activity (which can include inappropriate touch or forced kissing). So, why Fall
Quarter?
Fall Quarter is a time when new students
arrive. For many, it is their first time away
from home, their community and the daily
experience they have come to know. With
this comes a new sense of freedom. This is
an invigorating time, yet it can also be a time
ofloss and great transition.lt is a challenging
time, as students are faced with tough decisions to make on their own. New students
want to make new friends and to develop
a sense of community, in order to belong.
For some, the desire to feel accepted during
such a time of transition can overshadow
their awareness of personal safety. For many
freshmen, this may be the first time they have
access to alcohol or other drugs, as the "Red
Zone" is a time when college campuses see
an increase of these substances.
All of these factors can leave a person
more vulnerable to making unhealthy choices
as well as more vulnerable to the harmful
decisions and actions of other students and
community members at large. While the
majority of college students will experience
consensual and safe relationships during their
college career- some of which will last a life
time - it is also true that one in five females
will experience a completed or attempted
sexual assault during her college experience. Statistics for males and gender variant
individuals are unknown at this time.
So what can we do to increase our safety?
First, it is important to raise our awareness
regarding the context in which sexual violence most often occurs on college campuses.

As previously stated, acquaintance or date
rape are most common (between 80 and
85%). Next, 90% of acquaintance sexual
assaults involve the use of alcohol. The
consumption of alcohol is not what causes
the assault, but it lowers a person's ability
to make safe decisions. Alcohol is the "date
rape" drug most commonly used by people
who base their sexual interactions on having
power over a person rather thari on having
that person's consent (for info on other
"date rape" drugs such as Rohypnol contact
OSAP). Finally, most people (over 95% on
college campuses) who live through sexual
assault do not report the incident or get help.
The following are common examples as to
why people don't reach out: they believe it
was their fault; fear being blamed; have safety
concerns; or most commonly, they think it
wasn't sexual assault.
Just having this information can contribute to increasing your safety. It leads to
suggestions such as:
•Intuition. If you have an uneasy
feeling about a person or situation, act
on it by leaving or asking for help. Even
if it means "being rude."
•Be aware. Know your surroundings and companions.
•Escorts. Campus Police are available 24 hours a day. Or walk with
friends or in a group.
•The safety of others. Until you get
to know a new person, invite them to
spend time with you in a group setting
or with your friends.
•Be assertive. Know your sexual
limits and communicate them directly
and clearly.
•"Date Rape Drugs." If you are
drinking with others, make your own
drink and keep it with you. If you or
someone you know is concerned about
having ingested a "Date Rape Drug",
including too much alcohol, call 911.
These drugs can be lethal. Emergency
providers will concern themselves with
your safety rather than your age and
use of substances.
•Alcohol is the number one "Date
Rape Drug" so if you use it, be aware
of your limits and stay in safe environments or with people you trust. Excessive use can inhibit communication
and the ability to reason.
•Learn self-defense. Empower
yourself, gain confidence and learn
powerful safety techniques. Classes
are offered throughout the academic
year.
These, and many more, are great ways
to increase our safety. It is also important to
state that if you or someone you know ·has

lived through sexual violence it is NEVER
If you or someone you know who has lived
the fault of the survivor. Regardless of what through sexual violence, you are not alone.
choices a person makes, it is not okay for one Free and confidential services are available
person to act against another person's will. In through Evergreen's Office of Sexual Assault
fact, it is illegal. This leads us to understand- Prevention (OSAP) in SEMI 4121. Call867ing how to PREVENT sexual violence (dif- 5221 for services including: advocacy-based
ferent from increasing personal safety).
counseling, assistance with medical, legal,
Most important to preventing sexual and educational needs and referrals to onviolence is for people to not sexually violate and off-campus resources. After office hours
others. Engage in consensual interactions or to report an assault, call Police Services
- ASK before initiating any sexual contact at 867-6832 and request a Sexual Assault
with another person. If the other person says Advocate. You can also contact Evergreen's
"No", then stop. If they are unsure, then Counseling Center at 867-6800. An excellent
stop. If the person appears upset, then stop. off-campus resource is Safeplace 754-6300,
And if the person says nothing, stop. Silence whose phones are answered 24 hours a day by
is not consent. Lastly, if a person is under trained advocates. Most importantly, if you
the influence of alcohol or other drugs, and have lived through sexual violence, it was
there is any question as to whether or not the not your fault and you are not alone. Support
person can consent to engaging sexually, wait is available.
until they are sober and then talk about it.
Because we are only able to share brief
Engaging sexually with a person when they information in this article, we hope you
do not/cannot clearly consent (and saying will continue to learn more about increas"yes" to one sexual act docs not mean "yes" ing your personal safety, supporting comto everything, so ASK) may be defined as munity members and engaging in healthy,
sexual assault. It is illegal to coerce, force, consensual relationships by joining us for the
threaten or to use substances when engaging following Orientation events:
or attempting to engage in sexual activity.
•Sex, Drugs and Rock n' Roll:
The Evergreen State College does not tolerate
Monday, September 18, at 7 p.m. in
sexual misconduct (please re-read the student
"The Edge" of A dorm. Join other
conduct code). Students who engage in sexual
students for an honest discussion
misconduct will face disciplinary action. If
about sex, drugs, and alcohol. This is
you have or are thinking about engaging with
an opportunity to ask those questions
someone sexually without their consent, help
that everyone wants to know the
is available. Contact Evergreen's Counseling
answers to!
Center at 867-6800 or the Crisis Clinic and
•SelfDefense Workshop: Tuesday,
Referral 24 hour phone line at 586-2800 to
September 19 from 6-9:30 p.m. in SEM
get the support you need.
II Bll07. An empowering introduction
to sel - e ense and communication.
There are many other ways to co tri u
to ending sexual violence, such as challengOpen and safe for all people to attend.
ing gender stereotypes and understanding
We hope to see you there.
the connection between oppression and violence. OSAP works to understand and change
Timia Olsen is an Evergreen graduate
conditions that cause sexual violence through and the Student Education Coordinator
workshops, films and presentations. Volun- for Evergreen's Office of Sexual Assault
teer, internship and paid student coordinator Prevention. Chandra Lindeman is an Office
positions are available. Training is provided. coordinator .
Everyone in our office is encouraged to use
their creativity and passion to mobilize the
Evergreen community toward manifesting a
safe and healthy learning environment.
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NEWS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2006

Peace and Reconciliation
Thousands died on 9/11, but on it's fifth anniversary, there
was reason to celebrate around the world.
By Arland Hurd
I want to ask you, what is the
traditional means of celebrating
death of a loved one or loved
ones? I know that when my own
grandmother died my father cried,
but the following years he found
interesting ways to entertain the
memory of his lost mother. The
loss of loved ones hurts and can
weaken people's ability to see
clearly if they live in that gloom.
This 9111, rather than consume
our thoughts with a day that was
dark and meaningless, Olympia
residents and residents around the
country came together to embrace
non-violence. September 11· 2006
not only was the fifth anniversary
of towers falling, it was the onehundredth anniversary ofMahatma
Gandhi's first non-violent protest
against racism.
At 11:30 a.m. eastern time, Arun
Gandhi, great-grandson ofMahatma
Gandhi, spoke on the steps of the
Lincoln Memorial, in Memphis the
city came together to instill hope
and harmony to its citizens, and
Indian musical performers played
music to embrace the effort of
Arun Gandhi to right wrongs in
ourselves and our country. The
events that took place across the
country were a celebration of a path
to become soldiers in the force of
peace. Presenting our own want
for peace, justice and non-violence,
invigorated Olympia leaders came
together to present their knowledge
to spectators at Sylvester

The day included speakers from
three different religions, Rabbi Seth
Goldstein, Dr. Muhammad Ayah
and Rev. Mary Loyd Olney who
spoke about what it means to be
dedicated to a life of non-violence.
Rabbi Seth Goldstein said "a tough
introspection of who we are and
what we do allows us see the path
that we are traveling." The other

Community speakers included
Glen Anderson and Bernie Myer,
who talked about the structure that
our society has and how we live
inside of that structure. Bernie
Myer, Olympia's own Gandhi,
held an event the day before the
100 1h anniversary of Gandhi's first
non-violent protest, teaching the
truth force. He was able to convey

This 9/11, rather
than consume our
thoughts with a
day that was dark
and meaningless,
Olympia residents
and residents around
the country came
together to embrace
non-violence.
speakers had just as vibrant account
of how we can stay in accordance
with the spirit of non-violence. Rev.
Mary Loyd Olney stated "Meet
force with humor." All the religious
leaders had a few meaningful words
for the audience. Dr. Ayah of the
Lacey Islamic Center put forth
the knowledge that there are only
a small group of people that like
violence, while the majority of us
truly enjoy peaceful living.

the fact that there are many realms
of reality that exist, but ultimately
you yourself have to choose one
that is sustainable. Glen Anderson,
a man who is crucial to the fight for
peace in our city, talked for about
ten minutes about the facets of a
country who is at war. The community speakers really allowed the
audience to see what they were up
against when thinking about being
preservers ofpeace. Similarly, there

were volunteers that presented
information to the audience.
Grub, YMCA's Earth Service
Corp, Emergency Shelter Network
and the Olympia Fire Department
were all there showing off the hard ·
work they do to keep the community
moving. You probably know what
the fire department does. They save
lives, but so does the Emergency
Shelter network who make their
service available through proceeds
they get from citizens just like you.
Getting people off the streets is a
task that is no less important a task
as the Earth Service Corps actions
of helping keep the city clean and
informed about environmental hazards. Grub, an organic farm that
provides food to needy families, is
always looking for help as are all
the organizations listed above.
The day was about peace and reconciliation and many people came
together to send off a prayer for
those that we lost due to violence
and to ask for peace. Musicians
such as DJ Essel and Rag Dharma
with the help of Pacific Stage
made sure that people were staying
upbeat. 9-11-06 will hopefully go
down in history as a day that turned
America's view of this day from a
reason to mourn into a means of
solution-based living through non-

violence.
Arland Hurd is a senior enrolled in A
Mind and the World.

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but will not know the results until April of next
year.
Next in the process requires a four-step program, which will include additional surveying
and student input along the way. Another design
committee will be formed including 5 students
and will take up to 15 months to hammer out
the details of the design.
Construction on the project is planned to
begin between summer and fall of2008 with a
target completion date of20 I 0. Talk is already
underway as to what will happen to services provided in the CAB during construction. No decision is made on where services will be moved,
with a possibility of moving student activities
and the bookstore to the library. Food services,
which requires the building's equipment, has
brought into question whether construction
should be split into parts.

The CAB recap
What you need to know about your auxiliary building
By Charlie Daugherty
Welcome to Evergreen! Now empty your
pockets.
As tuition rates rise yearly it will more than
likely pay off to keep a close eye on the quarterly
tuition bills. So when looking at the Student
Billing Statement you notice a charge labeled
"CAB Renovation Fee (Mandatory)" and you
may wonder, what is this all about?
The CAB (College Activities Building),
is something new students on Campus will
become familiar with as the years go on. In
the CAB you'll most likely find someone purchasing books at the bookstore, eating at the
Greenery, or experiencing first-hand the challenges and rewards of a student group. Mostly
the CAB is a place for students.
So why the charge? Besides basic needed
maintenance, the CAB is going to be completely
redesigned. In a vote to see whether the redesign
of the CAB should be funded through student
fees, 643 votes passed the ballot. That was only
15.3% percent of the student body at the time.
The vote that needed 25% student body attendance barely made it with just 27.6% (1,155
total votes). These numbers show that a minority of the student body determined a significant
decision for the future of Evergreen.
"The CAB vote was the most hotly contested student vote that I can recall," said vice
president of student affairs, Art Costantino, in
·an email to students. Due to low voter tum out
there were attempts by staff and volunteers to
give incentive for voting including free food,
pictures with the Evergreen's mascot, and even
gift certificates to the book store.
The money for gift certificates was paid for
by Art Costantino in an attempt to reach the
voter threshold of twenty-five percent. Without
the minimum 25% voter turnout the decision
would have had to wait another year and the
money spent on the ballot along with the design
planning would be a waste.
The buying of votes was seen by some as
an attempt to persuade voters' decisions. To
the pre-design committee and Costantino, free
stuff was a struggle to motivate students to get
involved when numbers were low. In response
to student outcry, Art stated in an email, "My
primary concern before and during the elec-

Although the vote was controversial and
the CAB fee is another bill to pile on to ever
increasing tuition rates, added space is needed.
Plan C "meets all the square footage requests
of current users," as said in a design explanation-meaning students and auxiliary services
have been requesting more space since last year.
As of now the CAB can get pretty crowded on
a busy day, especially during lunch hours. If the
school's population continues to increase, added
space will be necessary in the cafeteria.
For more information on the CAB redesign
and its progress, contact the Administration of
Student Affairs Office 360-867-6296 or email
Art Costantino at CostantA@evergreen.edu.

tion was participation." However, towards the
closing of the ballot, a majority of votes were
in favor of a yes. This means that yes and no
votes were only helping to reach the 25% mark
to make the vote legitimate.
In addition to this vote there was another
ballot that asked, " If a fee increase is approved,
which of the following plans for the renovation
would you like to see implemented?" Of three
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along with the student body to con 1e up with the
input based designs. Three designs were created
at three different price ranges and features.
The total estimated cost of Plan C is
$20,970,000 and is planned for three fourths
of the funding to be provided from students,
taking I 5 to 20 years to pay off. The student
fee is currently set at a fixed rate of $5.75 per
credit. This means that on average students will
pay $276 within a school year.
The Fee is smaller in comparison to other
colleges in the Washington area that have also
approved student-funded building costs. For
example, WSU has an annual student fee of
$290 dollars to fund several facilities including the Compton Union Building, a recreation
center and Martin Stadium.
The building is going to be repaired whether
there was a vote or not. The only elevator in
the CAB has been under repair this summer
and its 35-year-old ventilation and electrical
systems need to be upgraded. Without students
paying for Plan C, a redesign of the CAB could
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Wh·ere .am I?
Your guide to campus buildings
By Sean Paull
Welcome to Evergreen! You've just
traveled here from <insert city here>
and after settling into your dorm, you
step outside to explore the campus.
However, you soon realize that many
of these buildings that dot the landscape
are largely made of concrete and give
little sign as to what is contained inside.
Worry not, for this guide will help you
to identify each of these buildings and
why they matter to you.
· The Library Building
The library went through an extensive renovation last year and so you
will be one of the first people to see it
in its new and magnificent state. From
stained glass to the wide open lobby
to the circulation desk, everything has
been totally revamped and looks amazing. In addition to the library, the Library
Building also has a number of important
offices and student resources, such as
the Computer Center, Registration and
Records, Admissions, Student Accounts,
the cashier, the galleries, Financial Aid,
the Tutoring Center, Student Academic
Support Services, the Deans' offices,
and the President's office. The Library
Building is the main hub of the college's
operations.
Lab I and II
If the Library Building is the hub of
college operations, then the Lab buildings are the hub of scientific learning. Consisting of three stories and a
basement, the Lab buildings house a
number of amazing gadgets and facilities to further our comprehension of
the world around us and its properties.
Also, if you're ever curious about what
your fellow students are studying, they
usually hang posters depicting their projects on the walls, which can provide an
interesting educational experience as
you walk through.
Arts Annex
Pottery, metalworking, and stilllifes,
oh my! As the name might suggest, this
building houses all things art. Students
work frantically on their masterpieces
inside the many studios and shops
ensconced in the Arts Annex, like the
3D arts studio or the metal and wood
shops.
Communications Building
The COM Building contains within
its hallowed walls a number of interesting facilities. For all you thespians,
there's the Experimental Theater and the
costume shop, and for musicians, the
Recital Hall and practice rooms galore.
For film buffs, there's some post-production .film facilities. You might also
want to know about the music check-out
center, where you can borrow everything
from mandolins to tambourines.
Seminar I
The classic Evergreen seminar. Where
would we be without it? Although it's
unlikely that you'll have a seminar in
Sem I due to the number of students it
can hold as compared to Sem II, don't
discount the importance of this building.
Inside these walls you'll find the Health
and Counseling Center, as well as Police
Services and EF student class rooms.
Seminar II
The recently constructed Seminar
II building has won a number of environmental architecture awards since its
construction and is a monument to the
college's efforts toward sustainability.lt

also has a wide variety of rooms for all
purposes, from lecture rooms on the first
floors to seminar rooms on the second
and third floors to wide open rooms on
the fourth floors to lounges that pervade
all floors. There are also a number of
important community resources in Sem
II, such as the Community Language
Center and the Center for CommunityBased Learning and Action. Also, don't

Longhouse to host group meetings of
many different sizes. The Longhouse
is truly unique among the college's
buildings and in gener~l, being the first
building of its kind to be constructed on
a US campus.
College Activities Building
Although the appearance of the CAB
building is scheduled to change in the
next couple of years, for now the CAB
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student groups, including your friends
at the Cooper Point Journal. If you want
to get involved on campus, drop on by
and see what student group might interest you.
A Dorm
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the A Dorm is the largest of the dorms,
both figuratively and literally. Besides
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Seminar 1 Building (police and health services)

The College Recreation Center
miss the cafe in the bottom of the B
building, as it can be a convenient food
stop when dashing from one class to
another or while you're on a five-minute
break.
Longhouse
The Longhouse stands as a testament
to Evergreen's commitment toward the
Native American programs and stands
out from the stoic concrete of the many
other buildings. The carvings and the
fireplace are works of great art, and
the many folding walls inside allow the

The Art Building Annex

largely functions as he home of the many
student groups on the Olympia campus
and the primary place for hot food. Down
in the depths of the CAB you can find
the Bike Shop, a handy place for repair
and maintenance tips and help. In the
first floor is the Greenery, a buffet-style
eatery run by Aramark. The second floor
has the Market, a more on-the-go style
eatery also run by Aramark, as well as
the student bookstore. The third floor
contains the student activities office
and is the headquarters for the campus'

as the headquarters for Housing staff
and Prime Time Advising, the A Dorm
tutoring center. A Dorm also has The
Edge, a small gathering room outfitted
with audio and video equipment, as well
as laundry facilities for those who live
close to A Dorm.
College Recreation Center
If you're into sports, then this is the
place for you. This structure contains
Evergreen's gym, a fitness center, a

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Am I here?

Your Ticket Off Campus

"Where am /" continued ...
swimming pool, racquetball courts, the climbing gym, and
a number of other amazing facilities. The CRC is also home
to The Outdoor Program, an office that coordinates trips offcampus for students.
Housing Community Center
The HCC is mainly a social area, with a big screen TV and
a number of table-top games scattered around the main room.
It's a social spot in the dorms, and as you meander through,
you may encounter friends leaving the Corner Store- a mini
grocery store-or people who have just gotten finished with
their laundry, as the HCC provides the main source of washers
and dryers for those farther out in the Soup.
So go out and explore a little. There's always some little
spot or resource you never knew -about that you wish you had
been aware of, and the best way to find it is to get out there
yourself.

The Seminar 2 Buildings

The Housing Community Center

Evergreen Red Square
Sean Paull is a senior enrolled in Arabic and an internship.
He is also the managing editor for the Cooper Point Journal
and can answer any questions you have about the group at
(360)867-6213 . Photos by Charlie Daugherty.

By Lisa Hubert & Emily Uhlig
Whatever happened to the Saturday
excursion? There used to be a time
when entire afternoons were spent
"downtown" in the shopping areas, in
the markets, or in the small novelty
shops that every major city has to
offer. The excitement of a trip "downtown" has been somewhat lessened by
the convenience of transportation. The
leisurely stroll along the boardwalk has
been quickened to a short drive along
the strip mall. Well, now that we're all
in college and the convenience of driving has turned into the inconvenience of
paying unreal fuel expenses, it might be
beneficial to consider an alternate form
of transportation. Fortunately, there is a
fast, easy, and comfortable alternative
to driving right here on campus- and
most importantly, its free.
One of your best resources on campus
is the Intercity Transit system. The bus
lines 41 and 48 both cater to the Evergreen campus, stopping in both the dorm
bus loop and the library loop. The bus
is free with your Evergreen student
ID and runs Monday through Sunday,
with stops every half hour. So leave the
car and the pollution at home and let
us take you on a ride through a typical
bus route.
The bus loops out and takes a right on
Cooper Point Road. After a couple miles
you reach Capital Village where you
can satisfy your basic shopping needs
with Safeway, Rite Aid, and Goodwill.
If you're looking for an even greater
shopping experience, stay on the bus
and it will continue out to Capitol Mall.
At Capital Mall you can find clothing:
Macy's, Penny's, Mervyns, Chico's; restaurants and entertainment: Red Robin,
Borders, and cinema as well as office
and home care and supplies: Target,
Bed, Bath and Beyond, Office Max.
Keep riding to Harrison and Division
and you have more grocery stores, Hollywood Video, specialty, and fast foods.
There's a bowling alley, casino and bar
spots in the entertainment venue.
The bus continues downtown. Once
you're in Olympia, you can buy all the
things you need as well as the stuff you
never knew you needed or even knew
existed. There are a lot of restaurants
downtown-it's your choice of Thai,
Vietnamese, Italian, Mexican, seafood,
baked goods or whatever variety you
could want to eat. The Port of Olympia
Marina is just past the mall area. Here,
you'll find many small novelty shops
(bookstores, antique stores, even magic
shops!), and many lively shoppers and
streetwalkers on their way to the Farmer's Market. Fruit stalls and vendors line
the street most weekends. The scent of
fresh market flowers is reminiscent of
the Pike Place Market in Seattle.
Olympia's tiny answer to that sprawling street fair is this small, locally operated Farmer's Market. There is also a
small stage on which local musicians
will often play for the market crowds.
It's all very easy. Just hop on the 41
or the 48 and you'll be downtown before
you know it. Obviously, its just as quick
and easy to come back. The best part
of all: you don't have to pay a dime.

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Musicians! at the Farmer's Market

A display of fresh of fresh berries.

Lisa Hubert and Emily Uhlig are
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Welcome to Olympia, my young
friends! I'm sure you are smitten with
our lovely campus, but you will eventually want to explore what lies beyond. For
an underager, this can be a bit tough, as
every bar, club and show caters only to
those of drinking age. But fear not! I've
compiled a list of the best Oly destinations where you will be greeted with open
arms. All of these may be reached by the
41 bus line, which travels from campus to
downtown. Unless otherwise noted, they
are all located downtown.
First, because many of your parents are
in town, Water Street Cafe, 610 Water
Street, and Cielo Blu, 514 Capitol WayS.,
are good dining options. They both have
superb service and ambiance, along with
out-of-this-world food that you'll never be

able to afford on a college budget. Once
the 'rents leave town, you should familiarize yourself with the Westside Olympia
Food Co-op , 921 Rogers St., just off
Harrison and Division, and the Olympia
Farmer's Market, walk along the pier,
Columbia or Capitol Way n' you'll see it.
The Co-op is volunteer-owned and run
and carries mostly organic, fresh produce
and prepared goods. The Farmer's Market,
which is open from early April through
late December, Thursday through Sunday,
often has live music to accompany the
hustle and bustle of folks purchasing
seasonal fruits and veggies, flowers and
local artwork.
Olympia has neat hangouts for the
bookworm in all of us with Orca Books,
509 4th Ave. E, Browser's Book Shop, 107

N. Capitol Way, an<l Last Word Books,
211 4th Ave. E. Iffilm is more your cup of
tea, check out the Capitol Theater, 206
5th Ave. SE, and Rainy Day Records, 301
5th Ave. SE. The Capitol Theater shows
art and independent films, and often has
specialty shows on the weekends. It's
old, lovely and volunteer-run (check it
out- good way to meet people). Rainy
Day has a great selection of foreign films
and good music.
I don't think you're an official Olympian until you've eaten at Le Voyeur, 404
4th Ave E, Vic's Pizza, 233 Division St.
NW- bn the corner ofHarrison and Division, and had the lunch buffet at Great
Cuisine of India, 116 4th Ave W. Le
Voyeur doesn't have the best service and
you'll leave there smelling like a French

fry, but the food is tasty and the decor
is kooky and fun. It's basically a vegan/
vegetarian-friendly, hipster-esque greasy
spoon. On top of the allure of the eye candy
working there, Vic's has by far the best
pizza in town. With quirky toppings and
a vegan slice that'll knock your socks off,
this is one place which must not be missed.
And do yourself a favor by ordering their
intoxicating sparkling lime-ade. If you
go to the Indian buffet on any given day,
you're likely to see a few Greeners. For
eight bucks, you get all the scrumptious
Indian food you can eat and will likely not
need to eat anything else all day.

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There are a plethora of awesome
breakfast/brunchy places. New Moon
Cafe, 113 4th Ave, is owned by former Everly green students and has insanely delicious,
veg-friendly chow. Try the tofu benedict
and you'll never need to eat another egg.
Darby's, 211 5th Ave. SE, is another good
option, whose hours have recently expanded
. to 9 pm. The Chestnut Corner Cafe, 700 4th
Ir Ave. E, and Rosey's, 903 Roger's St.-next
u to the Co-op, are owned by the same folks
y, and have sunny, friendly environments and
or heavenly grub.
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If you're on your own or looking for some
bt cheap eats, check out Little Da Nang, 301
4th Ave. W, Traditions, 300 5th Ave. SW,
or Otto's, Ill Washington St. N. Little Da
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green and red building. With a spring roll
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meal for under five bucks. Just around the
corner is Traditions, which has both a rad
Fair Trade shop and a cafe overlooking the
Capitol Lake Park. This is a good plac~ to
sit and people-watch or read a book over
a vegan panini or a slice of homemade
gingerbread. Otto's is a spacious hangout
with a fun staff, wicked coffee and bagels,
and mouthwatering cream cheeses, tofu
spreads and pastries.
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Enough about food, let's talk coffee.
Batdorf and Bronson, 516 Capitol Way
S., is the way to go. B&B provides their
fine coffee to many local businesses, but
their coffeeshop provides an expansive, yet
comfortable atmosphere and a grand selection. Hardwood floors plus comfy, leather
couches equals good stuff. A tragedy of our
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nice and they don't mind you coming in just
for a cup o' joe and perhaps dessert (positively sinful brownie sundae).
Just a few more random spots: Yashiro
Japanese Garden, 9th and Plum St., is free
of charge and a lovely place to write, meditate or just relax. You're eventually gonna
need a hair cut, so check out Jamie Lee and
Company, 309 4th Ave. E. The environment
is eccentric, yet inviting, the staff is excellent and prices are reasonable. If you're
feeling playful, make your way to Wind
Up Here, 121 5th Ave SE. This kick-ass toy
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games to dress-up clothes, puzzles to stuffed
hippos. Just go, you'll have a blast. The
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Dancing. This place is good for the body,
mind and soul, and can help get you through
the bleak winter months. Another amusing
option is swing dancing at Eagles Ballroom, 805 4th Ave. E. There's a beginners
swing lesson every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.,
then dancing from 7:30-10:00. Five bucks
for a swingin' good time. You could simply
hang out in Sylvester Park, on Legion Way,
between Capitol Way and Washington St., to
read, chat, have a picnic, etc. You can even
saunter across the street to Bubble Island
for a fruit-alicious bubble tea. Finally, be
sure to take a stroll down The Pier to take
in the lovely view and public art.

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The Sex is Always Greener
By Erin Rashbaum
Woo hoo!
No
more
curfew! No
more parents
asking why
you and your
boyfriend are
in the bedroom with the
door closed!
You're at Evergreen now and can talk to
people about anything from sex toys to
whether come smells like bleach or pancake batter! I welcome you and would like
to guide you through some basic aspects of
sexuality at Evergreen. I'm a staff member
and regular contributor to the Cooper Point
Journal. Name's Erin Rashbaum: twentytwo, bisexual and not easily embarrassed.
I've written about how to find the g-spot,
how to deep-throat and the best ways to
try bondage, as well as all sorts oflubrication, contraception and disease prevention
issues and techniques.
Evergreen may seem huge now, but in a
few months you'll find that there won't be
much anonymity. This school has approximately four thousand students. That's probably twice the size of your high school,
but one-eighth the size of an average state
university. Evergreen's size can complicate
sexuality, particularly if you are living on
campus. Think of it as high school with
people who listen to better music, get
stoned regularly, know what's going or. in

the world and live within a quarter mile of
each other. If you hook up with someone,
you're gonna see them around.
A small sexual community can al:;o feel
incestuous at times. It's not abnormal to
date a girl who has slept with your best
friend and dated your neighbor, while
you've had a huge crush on her roommate
and boned her enemy. This may seem awkward at first, but it's hard to avoid. A big
downside to this close-knit sexuality is that
if one person has a sexually-transmitted
infection (STI), it'll spread, so COVER
UP! You can get latex love packages
(yep, that's really what they're called) at
the health center and never have to buy
another condom, so there's no excuse.
Yes, I know sex feels better without a
condom. If you're in a monogamous relationship and have both been tested (which
is also free for students), you could use a
less-numbing form of protection. Planned
Parenthood, located downtown on 402
Legion Way, can issue several different
forms of birth control for free with their
"Take Charge" program.
Don't get me wrong- Evergreen is not
a particularly promiscuous school. I was
actually quite surprised to realize how
many peoph! began college as virgins or
only having minimal sexual experience.
These kids aren't necessarily the I'm gonna
wait 'til marriage or I'm gonna wait for
Jesus folks. They just haven't done it yet.
Ifyou haven't, you're not alone.

There are many "flaccid" encounters
early on amongst freshmen living on
campus. You might sleep in the same bed
with someone and not go beyond a peck
and a back rub. Come winter however,
when it's too gloomy to go outside, things
tend to heat up in the bedroom. As tragic
as it may be, the under-twenty-one crowd
is lacking in downtown entertainment
options. Every bar, club and even the
majority of shows are only open to those
of drinking age. Check out my other article
for some underage haunts. Still, you'll be
doing a lot of hanging out in people's
dorm rooms smoking and drinking any
alcohol you can salvage. Hey, don't be
discouraged. Trust me, you can have a lot
of fun here.
Now for a few friendly suggestions:
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·Be tolerant of different sexual
preferences. Many people here are not
embarrassed to call themselves slutty,
asexual or pansex.ual. Try not to make
assumptions- the effeminate guy in tight
jeans may be straight and simply comfortable enough in his sexuality that he doesn't
feel the need to flaunt his manliness.
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Be wary of dating within your
building. You'll still have to see these
people daily once the romance is gone.
r 1 The walls are thin, so keep it
down. If you plan on bumping uglies,
move your bed away from the wall.
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Most college relationships end.

You don't want a bitter boyfriend to have
the keys to your room, car, chastity belt,
etc.
r l Condoms are great, but can break.
Just be careful, use a water-based lubricant
and keep some Plan B handy (also free at
Planned Parenthood).
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People here are used to discussing things in seminar style. This can range
from the Iliad to Iraq to Irene, the blow
job queen. These things are said, they just
aren't called gossip.
Cl
Crabs aren't the only parasites you
have to look out for-beware of bed bugs
and scabies in the dorms.
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Don't date/sleep with people
in your seminar. Once the class ends, if
you're still into each other, then go for it.
LJ
People don't care as much about
your sex life as you might think.
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There's usually someone who will
hook up with you.
LI
For the love of Pete, GET
TESTED EVERY SIX MONTHS or after
any risky activity!
More questions about sex at Evergreen?
Please attend the discussion "Sex, Drugs
and Rock n' Roll" at 7:00 on Monday,
September I 8 at The Edge in A dorm.
Now go forth and conquer, you pirates,
you! I wish you good luck, good health,
good evals and good Iovin'!

Erin Rashbaum is a third year student

One Bike, Two Bike, Red Bike, No BiKe
Imagine
that you just
got a new
bike. You're
so
excited
that you ride
your bicycle.
This goes on
for
maybe
ten minutes
and then BAM, flat tire! But that's okay,
who knows how old those tires are, and
Evergreen has a friendly bike shop that
helps repair bicycles at minimum charge.
After a bit of headache getting all the gears
off, you buy a new inner tube and put the
gears back on. Thus, several hours later you
have a brand new bike again. However, as
you go to the library to check out a book,
you come out and BAM, someone has
j ammed an industrial-sized thumb tack
into your back bike tire and popped it again.
Fucking assholes, you say. You're pissed,
but still levelheaded enough to know not
to ride a bike home with a flat tire, so you
just leave it locked up until you have hours
to spend fixing it again. One day, as you're
walking by to get to class, you realize it is
not there. What is there is a snipped bike
lock. BAM, your bike has been stolen!
You' re never going to see it again!
Switch you with me and that scenario
is just one true tale of heartbreak among
dozens in the last year. There is an epidemic,
and very few are safe. Don't be like me and
assume it wont happen! Although there
wasn't much I could do about the asshole
who popped my back tire, the theft I could
have prevented. Here is an informal guide
to keeping your bike safe on campus.
Ever since the United States implemented prohibition on all drugs besides
alcohol there have been huge drug problems
in the United States. This is an observation
that many take to mean that we need to

by druids, there are still thieves who will bike at home or in your dorm room where
steal anything they can if it means they can no one can get it.
pump themselves full ofliquid happiness for
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wire cutters, which is a good investment
considering how much money some of the
bikes on campus are worth. Their battle
plan is to clip the wire-based bike locks
late at night, take the bike to their van, and
after that to a chop shop to sell the bike for
scrap parts. Net result for the hedonists? A
week of barbaric indulgence before being
broke again.
The big trick to keep your bike safe is to By Lisa Hubert
get one of those heavy-duty metal t-locks.
Perhaps
rienced. Like any difficult new decision,
A thief would need some very elaborate
at our old its going to be daunting at first. There are
machinery to cut through one of those. The
schools , we people here who have been in these crazy
next thing to make sure of is that the lock is
were the weird things called 'seminars' for two or three
attached to A) the bicycle, B) the bike rack
ones. Maybe years already, while we still have no idea
and C) the front wheel. The reason to lock
we were the what to really expect from one. I know that
the front wheel is because it is an easy part to
ones
who for me, at least, the move to Evergreen is
take off from a bike (unlike the back wheel
wore the dif- certainly an intimidating one.
with the gears, as I described above). If you
ferent clothes,
So, I spent a little time researching
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will lose your front wheel. If you have only
wouldn't
common advice I recieved was 'you take
locked up your front wheel your will lose the speak up in class (or spoke up in class too out of here ~hat you bring in.' I think that,
rest of your bike. Lock them both up.
often), or the ones who would have done as far as advice goes, this is possibly the
The last thing you need to make sure of really well in class, if they'd actually gone. best I've heard. Yeh, we ' re new. Yeh, our
is that you buy an expensive bike lock. I
It's likely that we were individual , education has been a little bit interrupted
know, it sucks right? But the problem with intelligent and learned, yet still felt terri- and disrupted by our change of schools.
the cheap ones is that it's apparently easier fied at the very thought of a Scantron. It's But we have to remember the reason why
to get master keys that unlock all bike locks even possible that we suprised our friends we transferred! We are taking our educaof that brand. As far as I can tell, with some and family by deciding-smack dab in tion by the horns, taking control of it for
of the real cheap ones, all you need to do is the middle of our college career-to up ourselves. Now's the time when we want
buy a set, and use the key that comes with and move into the middle of a rainforest. to put forth the most effort, in order to gain
it to unlock all others (they appear exactly
In any case, we're transfers. Our col- the most in the long run. You 'reap what
the same, but I'm also not an expert on this.) lege experience is going to be different you sow,' which is fortunate since there
You just have to think about it in terms of and unique from everyone else's, because seems to be a lot of gardening that goes
how much your bike is worth, and if thirty our life goals and needs have shifted or on around here.
bucks for a more expensive lock is worth changed entirely. We've decided to come
it.
to Evergreen, an alternative school and
Lisa Hubert is a junior.
Just remember that even though you probably nothing like we have ever expeare in a small utopian society inhabited
crack down on drugs even harder, but
that's a different issue. What's an issue for
us is the drug addicts who need fast easy
money to keep themselves one step ahead
of agonizing withdrawal. For j ust twenty

Transfer students:
Culti~ating your college
experience

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COOPER POINT JOURNAL

& OPINIONS

Dear
•
Incoming
housing
residents:
•

By Lindsay Adams
In a very
short time
classes will
start and your
dorm room,
as dingy and
white-walled
as it may
seem , will
become your
sanctuary for
those few hours you get each day to sleep.
That's how my beloved B-415A dorm
turned out. After hours full of rowing
practice, class, homework and meetings
at the CPJ I was ready to crash. Just my
roommate, me and ... our new furry white
friend that had developed from the leaking
heater. Mold.
We discovered the mold under my
"wardrobe" on a lazy Sunday afternoon
when the only thing to do on campus was
rearrange our room. After a few screams
of"What the hell!" we-I-<:almed down
and removed all of my clothes from the
bar inside. The next few weeks were a blur
of yellow tags littering our hallway and
this huge machine called the "dehumidifier" (insert maniacal laughter here) that
Housing put in the mold-infested comer
of the room that was supposed to take all
of the moisture out of the air and somehow
kill the mold.
One step into the room and a marathon
nosebleed ensued for the next 45 minutes.
After a few laughs with my roommates, I
stood there staring into the mirror, brooding, bleeding and plotting. I couldn't help
but think of how in most movies after this
overused scene (minus the nose bleed),
someone usually dies. The same is true in
this instance. The machine got unplugged
... by the roommate.
The mold was making me sick in the
morning (and yes, my dad was worried
I was pregnant) and my clothes, which I
removed from the "wardrobe," were strewn
across our already small room. As much as
Housing maintenance had worked on the
leaky heater, the mold persisted. The next
day I marched over to the housing office
and demanded to move.
The Housing office, however, did not
see the black and white furry beast taking
over our room as a priority, so I decided
to prevail over the mold and take action. I
found a lovely apartment in the Soup with
a vacant room, and climbed the Housing
ladder to talk to someone who could help
me out. Within days I had moved into J: a
clean, mold-free environment filled with
another group of fun roommates.
So what is the point of this letter? All's
fair in mold and war. If something is broken
or, as in my case, growing in your room,
contact Housing! They are paid to fix your
leaking heater or clogged toilet. Don't sit
back and curse Housing. You signed the
contract and unless Mom and Dad can
cough up the cash to get out of it, you're
stuck. So make the best of it-not everyone has a furry, messy, bloody Housing
horror story.

Lindsay Adams is a sophmore enrolled
Ireland. She is also the Cooper Point
Journal business manager.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2006

Your
Getting On-campus
along in
housing Newspaper
the dorms: tips from
By Charlie Daughtery

From the
point-of-view
of a picky
roommate
By Carrie Ramsdell
It's finally
orientation
week and
that means
it' s checkin day for
moving into
housing!
When I was
a freshman
two years
ago I remember how excited I was to
move into my own place with roommates
and be on my own.
The freshman experience of moving
into on-campus housing for the first time
is not only exciting but is an opportunity
to try out a new living lifestyle. It is also
chance to meet and live among people
from backgrounds that are entirely different from your own. Life in the dorms will
bring about some of the best times in your
life, so don't get me wrong when I focus
this entire article on what happens when
things go wrong. There is usually more
pleasure than anxiety.
Some people are very easygoing about
loudness, rules, cleaning, and are hard to
anger in general. Some people have more
expectations than others. Personally I am
very particular about things like the noise
level in my living surroundings, so I have
explored most of the options available for
coping with difficulties in the dorms.
The biggest thing that stands out about
living in the dorms is the fact that there
are resident assistants. In my experience,
the RA's are not as much there to pound
down on you or get you in trouble, they
really are there to help you get along with
your roommates, adjust to dorm life and
deal with life on your own for what is the
first time for many freshmen. We all know
that talking with your neighbors and roommates to settle disputes is the first step, but
when that doesn't work it is the RA's job
to mediate the argument.
Housing also allows you to move once,
within an allowed week, if you find that
you don't like your room assignment or
you cannot settle your dispute. I've personally taken advantage of that opportunity
both years that I lived in housing, but I am
more on the picky side than most people.
That leads me to my most important
point of all. You can't fix every problem
that you have with your living situation.
Sometimes you have to learn to live
with a roommate who is a little messy or
neighbors who are loud. Sometimes you
have to learn to be a little quieter yourself.
Everyone has to compromise and at least
try to accept new things, and that is really
what makes living on your own for the first
time a unique experience.

Carrie Ramsdell is a junior enrolled
in Food.

the inside
By Wendy McCutchen
Evergreen's
housing
situation
can be quite
an enjoyable
experience ,
but before
I let loose
the perks of
on-campus
housing, I've got a few suggestions. First,
look out for the green linoleum and the
drab discomfort of the stubble-like gray
carpet (if you're lucky you might have
hardwood floors). Also don't be too
disappointed if you get a cantankerous
heater, it's fait common. It will not run
when desired, and often fumes unwanted,
regardless of your coaxing at the thermostat. And If you hear weird clinky sounds
(sort of like radio static) radiating out
of it along with the heat at 3 a.m., don't
worry: that's perfectly normal.
I would also strongly suggest investing
in your own shower curtain and bathroom
rug. When you get your first glimpse of
the shower curtain you may understand
why, you will likely avoid contact with
it as much as possible. The rug is really
for your own good, because when you
step out of the shower onto that green
linoleum (with bare wet feet), slipping is
almost inevitable, and when you slip you
will most likely grab for the first thing
handy, which is usually the browninggoldish shower curtain. So yeah, unless
you'd like to end up bruised on the floor
or wrapped in a 15-year-old shower
curtain (or else are extremely lucky and
graceful), get the rug, buy the shower
curtain.
My last bit of advice is to remember to
close your window at night, unless you'd
like to be eaten by mosquitoes, and raccoons if you're on the bottom floor Uust
kidding about the raccoons, they might
not eat you but they will come inside).
Now believe it or not, there are some
excellent benefits to living on campus.
Space-wise Evergreen housing if fairly
good, not too cramped like some college dorms. You'll never have to share
a bathroom with more than five people
(unless you plan on throwing some parties). Also there are some great little
trails out behind the parking lot which
are available for a walk down to the beach
(sadly not so great for swimming), a hunt
for the various tree houses, or really just
plain meandering. You're going to be
seeing a lot of raccoons and most likely
a couple of deer (even if you don't go on
any trails).
Evergreen has a strong sense of community, and being on campus often
enhances that experience. You can go
the CRC and work out for free (provided
you may have to wait for your turn on the
treadmill). The biggest benefit of living
on campus is definitely having so many
student resources so readily available.

Wendy McCutchen is the Ad Representative at the Cooper Point Journal.

T h e
Cooper Point
Journal is not
your average
school newspaper. When
I say that
it's not in the
gimmicky
catch phrase
people use
to trick you into thinking they're better or
original, it truly is a thing of its own.
First off and most confusingly, the CPJ
is not a newspaper in the way it is staffed.
There isn't a crew of reporters trying to
get their degrees in journalism, representing the voice of Evergreen. The CPJ is
completely submission based, meaning
students, staff, faculty, or community
members create all the content. Yes, it
is called a newspaper but it is designed
to work as a forum, where everyone can
contribute and participate. And yes, I am
a reporter working for the newspaper, but
all of your submissions have priority over
mine. Let me tell you I would be more
than happy to be turned down, knowing
that enough people submitted content.
To help you achieve this goal of owning
the paper I'd like to clear up some misunderstandings about the CPJ.
The CPJ doesn't print everything you
throw at it. As much as it has been said
in the past, "We accept everything" isn't
always true. Sure, everything can go into
the paper, but some speech isn't protected,
which could cause the CPJ to be sued or
even terminated. The decision of whether
something is printed ultimately comes
down to the Editor in Chief and no one else.
Using a fake name or turning in content
anonymously is one way your submissions
won't get printed.
This I can understand to be a huge gripe
to some people. There are authors in history that used a synonym, or fake identity
in dire times and accomplished much
more than they could have with their real
identity. If anything, the rule is there so
people will be accountable for their words.
If you're as shy as I was, I can understand
why having your name next to your words
in public can be intimidating. If you want,
there is always the CPJ staff or the writing
center to help you clarify what you want to
say. There is too much to argue, discuss, or
tell to leave these pages blank.
One more thing that usually won't be
printed is fiction. Evergreen has another
publication dedicated to fiction called
Slightly West. However, things like
comics, art, photos and poetry are acceptable submissions.
There is plenty more to know about the
CPJ, and to be honest, for the CPJ staff to
learn. That's why there are weekly meetings, which all students are invited to join.
This community and more importantly the
students desperately need a voice and a say
in what goes on around here and this is the
place to do it.
The paper is your voice if you make
it!
The quantity and quality of content
is directly related to your contributions.
If you have any questions are would
like to contribute contact the CP J at
cpj@evergreen.edu or come up to the
office in CAB 316.

Charlie Daugherty is a sophomore
enrolled in Images of Women: Changes
in Japanese Literature.

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FEATURES

SEPTEMBER 15, 2006

Start your

How to get involved

newspaper off
right with a
side of info!

There are many levels of involvement with the CPJ. The primary goal at every level is to
learn.

COME TO A MEETING
Here are all the important regular meetings as listed below in weekly
events.

Paper Critique
Give feedback about the current weeks paper

Student Group Meeting

Hey kids! Welcome your friendly school newspaper, affectionately
known as the CPJ. This is not just your average school paper- any
student can contribute to the content and produCtion. No hoity-toity
too good-for-you newspaper on this campus. Students actually have
priority over the staff when it comes to what is printed. The Evergreen
community at large decides the direction and tone of the paper,
based on their submissions. You'll find new and varying voices in
the paper week to week.
Whether you're into writing articles, drawing a comic, advertising
or taking photos, the CPJ has a place for you. Through submitting
your work, not only will you interact with your editor, making you a
stronger writer, but you also have the unique opportunity to introduce
yourself to the Evergreen community and make your views known.
You can send an article by e-mail to cpj@evergreen.edu without
even putting on pants to leave your bedroom!
The CPJ is staffed by students whose goal is to learn by producing a weekly newspaper. These aren't just folks focusing on journalism- people studying a wide range of subjects work on the CPJ to
strengthen their community and grow academically. Experience is
not necessary, just a willingness to learn and be an active part of
our fabulous school.

Need something to write about or have a story idea to share? Just want to
find out what is going on for the CPJ that week? This meetings for you!

Thursday Forum
Interactive discussions about such issues as Journalism ethics and the first
amendment
CONTRIBUTORS
Any Evergreen student can contribute to the CPJ newspaper. Submissions by
students are always first priority. Students who wish to contribute on a regular basis, such as with a column, should consult with the editor in chief and
the managing editor.
MEMBERS
Becoming a member of the CPJ student group is as simple as attending
meetings on a regular basis and participating in activities that support the
organization, such as fundraising and passing out the newspaper.
POSITIONS OF EXTRA RESPONSIBILITY
Members who wish to become more involved at the CPJ apply for positions
of extra responsibility. Positions range from section coordinator to ad/page
designer, and from copy editor to assistant business manager. All students in
positions of extra responsibility arc first and foremost members of the CPJ
student group.

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Open Positions

Suggested types of contributions

These are currently all of the open positions to be filled. The most significantly
needed positions are in bold face and underlined.

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Reviews of books, concerts, music, art galeries and move is, as well
as poetry and short pieces of creative writing.

A+E coordinator
Briefs coordinator
Calendar coordinator
Comics coordinator
Copy editor
Letters + opinions coordinator
News coordinator
See page coordinator
Sports coordinator
Page 2 coordinator
Reporter
Designer
Distribution
Circulation

BREIFS
Reminders and announcements about things happeneing on
campus, such as builing closures, scholarship deadlines, special
events, etc.
CALENDAR
Short announcements for upcoming events or student activity
meetings.
COMICS
Make a comic using any medium and submit
LETTERS AND OPINIONS
Letters or articles that give your perspective about a certain issue .
NEWS
Current, factual accounts of events, topics and people, relevant to
Evergreen students.

For info on position descriptions visit us in CAB 316 or
contact us at cpj@evergreen.edu

Don't know what to write?

PHOTOS
Photo submissions can be part of an article, or stand-alone. They
can be submitted in digital or print form.

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SEEPAGE
Visual art for the back page of the paper.
SPORTS
Article about Evergreen sports and athletes on campus and the recreational interests of Evergreen students.
STUDENT VOICE
Articles about student groups, student; planned community activities, and unique student perspectives.

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So hopefully by now you understand that the point of having this newspaper around
is that it gives students the chance to reach out and talk to one another via the good old
fashioned printed page.
No doubt right now some readers are thinking, "well that's nice, that you all welcome
contributions, but I don't have anything to say right now." Well, I say that's obviously
untrue!
Have you interviewed that bus driver who drives you to school every morning? Have
you tried to discover whom the financial backers for Washington's I-933 are yet? Maybe
that sort of thing doesn't interest you. You could write up a music review, or a book review
(anyone read those anymore?). Hell, how about a faculty or a program review?
It seems like common sense to say that people will inevitably accumulate a large body
of opinions over their lifetimes. What are your opinions? Or, perhaps more practically,
how do you do home economics?
I don't know about other people, but I could certainly use another tasty, cheap recipe.
And right now I have couple of holes in this great sweater I'm wearing, wondering what's
the best way to patch them?
When you decide to contribute here, I'm betting that there will be at least one reader
who benefits from your words. I think you should consider it.

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The deadline for comics is Fridays at 3 p.m.
Comics can be submitted in person at CAB 316 or by email at
cpj~evergreen.edu.

EMAIL
All emails should be sent to cpj~evergreen.edu.
Attach your comics as a JPG file. Images must be their actual size: we will
not resize
them.
Please include the following information in your email:
-full name
-phone and email
-what issue your submission is for
IN PERSON
Drop offyour comic in our office in CAB 316.
Every comic submitted in person must have a submission form
attached, with your name and contact information.
Forms are available in CAB 316.
When providing your contact information, please keep in mind that
fake ''pen" names are not accepted. This is for accountability issues,
and to prevent comics fraud.
Printing Standards
VISUAL CLARITY
You must type, draw or write in dark ink that is big enough to read.
If the text or the picture is too light or too small, we'll ask you to redo
it so that people can read it.
CONTENT
Comic submissions are subject to the same publication standards as
written work. If the comic is unclear or appears to be expression that
is not protected by the First Amendment, the comics coordinator will
consult with the editor-in-chief and managing editor and contact the
contributor so that the issue can be resolved.
SIZE
- Maximum size: 38 square inches
This is to preserve equity of space in the comics section.
- Maximum width: 9.5 inches
-Maximum height:15.5 inches
The CPJ is printed 9.5 x 15.5 inches. Please do not submit comics that
are wider than 9.5 inches, or longer than 15.5 inches, as we do not resize
them.

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Friday September 22
2 P.M. at the Longhouse
Convocation is Evergreen's celebration marking the beginning of the academic year. Join students, faculty
and staff for festivities, ice cream and door prizes.

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Listen for the call to Convocation starting at 1:30 throughout the campus.

2006 Geoduck Orientation Guides
These exemplary ''Greeners'' are continuing students who
assist new students, families and friends throughout
Orientation Week. Geoduck Orientation Guides can be
identified by their t-shirts, and can be found at the
Orientation Guides Information Table in Red Square.
Ask thent anything!
Name: Max Bauval
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
Academic Interests: Visual arts,
psychology and ethics
Areas of Expertise: Student housing
and TESC bookstore

Name: Carmella Fleming
Hometown: Fairfield, Iowa
Academic Interests: Gender studies,
feminist theory and cultural studies
Areas of Expertise: Student housing, social
sciences, participating in consciousnessraising events, and working on campus in the
costume shop. Third year student.

Namo: Sierra Blakely
Hometown: St. Paul, Minnesota
Academic Interests: Environmental
science, outdoor ed. & leadership
Areas of Expertise: Sciences, sailing,
Women's Resource Center and
Vagina Monologues, local outdoor
activities, TOP Program, on-campus
housing activities, downtown Olympia,
and TESC organic farm.
Hobbies: Knitting, glass bead making,
hiking and camping.

Name: Bennett Hart
Hometown: Bellingham, WA
Academic Interests: Political sci.,
community developmen , sustainability,
economics, literature, art and art history.
Areas of Expertise: TESC President's
Office, academic contracts, volunteering,
downtown Olympia, parks, day trips, and
Seattle. Study abroad program.
Hobbies: Running, travel, painting and
volunteering.

Name: Amber Carver
Hometown: Denton, Texas
Academic Interests: Journalism and
environmental justice
Areas of Expertise: Live in the Glen.
Outdoor activities. Reader, writer, an
artist and bird watcher. Know TESC
campus layout, dorm life, facilities, rec
center, Olympia downtown area, night
life, and places to camp and hike in the
Puget Sound area.

Name: Molly Iiams-Hauser
Hometown: Bothell, WA
Academic Interests: Psychology-addiction
based, history and sociology
Areas of Expertise: Ordering books and
everything else you'll need to know about
the college's bookstore and on-campus
housing.

Name: Kit Crosland
Hometown: Vancouver, WA
Academic Interests: Society, politics
' and social change, law, gender studies
and Spanish.
Areas of Expertise: All of campus
except lab buildings & art annex.
Housing, facilities, food. Good places to (
eat off campus.
Hobbies: Making movies, playing
trumpet, and making geoduck jokes.

Name: Jacqueline Koala
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Academic Interests: Psychology, social work
and art
Areas of Expertise: Clubs around campus
and in the community.

Name: William "Memo" Plazas
Hometown: Bogota, Columbia, and
Kamuela, Hawaii
Academic Interests: Political science
and counseling
Areas of Expertise: Veteran's benefits,
off campus housing, soccer,
National Guard.

~ Name: Elizabeth LaPan

Hometown: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Academic Interests: Women's studies,
health care, ethnobotany, political
science and globalization.
Areas of Expertise: Olympia
community, Evergreen woods and the
Olympic Mountains and surrounding
area camping.

Name: Asenka Miller
Hometown:
Academic Interests: Communication,
public administration, public
relations, business, law and media.
Areas of Exr>ertise: Campus, library and
administration building, Sem II
and media services, the Longhouse, the
art annex, the Rec Center and
on-campus student housing. Familiar
with most of the Intercity Transit routes.
Involved with student government.
Hobbies: Filming and writing.

Name: Jesse Miller
Hometown: Lawrence, Kansas
Academic Interests: Botany, ecology,
sustainable agriculture, history, and
Native American Studies.
Areas of Expertise: Woods and beach
on campus. Organic Farm. Olympia
area and surroundings.

Name: Adam November
Hometown: Jericho, New York
Academic Interests: Public policy and
sustainable agriculture.
Areas of Expertise: Busses to Seattle,
hiking around Seattle, picking
classes that are interesting, involvement
with student activities, student
elections, and off campus Olympia Food
Co-op. Also Master Recycler.

Name: Maggie Philipsborn
Hometown: Chicago (Evanston), Illinois
Academic Interests: Environmental
studies, political economy and Women 's
Studies
Areas of Expertise: Local food (farms,
GRUB, etc.), student activities, and
hiking trails around the peninsula.
Synergy coordinator and S&A
Productions worker.

Name: Suzanne Reed
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Academic Interests: Studio art, art
history, chemistry and psychology.
Areas of Expertise: Arts annex, labs,
COMM building, library, Olympia
housing, good eats in Olympia,
community activism, elementary
schools.

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a Name: Angela Robinson
Hometown: Chehalis, WA
Academic Interests: Ecology, natural
resources, general chemistry
Areas of Expertise: Lewis County
history, off campus housing, science is
my full-time passion.

Name: Ryan Stephens
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Academic Interests: Psychology and
people
Areas of Expertise: Student activities,
CRC, east and west sides of Olympia and
downtown area. Mt. Rainier and Olympic
National Parks. Coordinator for inter-faith
group, Common Bread.

Name: Chelsea Whitaker
Hometown: Healdsburg, California
Academic Interests: Political science,
law and Japanese
Areas of Expertise: SEM II building,
CAB building, student housing,
Olympia bus routes and E;vergreen
Queer Alliance.
Hobbies: Writing, martial arts and
activism.

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18

SPORTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2006

Expressing yourself in other ways:

Evergreen's athletic programs
By Sean Paul/
So I'm sure you ' ve all heard about
Evergreen's academic offerings and the way
an Evergreen education makes you stand out
from the rest, but how much do you know
about the athletic offerings at Evergreen?
Although not often mentioned in conversations about the college, many students bring
their dedication from the classroom out to
the field/court/water and give it their all in
the name of the Geoducks.
In the field of intercollegiate athletics, a
number of teams are already competing. The
women's and men's soccer teams started
their seasons in August and are honing their
skills for the Cascade Conference. A number
of upcoming games for both teams are away,
but the men will be playing on their home
turf on Sept. 28 against Cascade College at
4 p.m. and the women will be back at Oly on
Oct. 6 to play Corban College at 3 p.m.
Cross-country recently posted strong
results for both men and women at the
first event of the season on Sept. 9, the
Northwest University Invitational. With
both teams posting finishers in the top five
and the men's team placing number two
overall, you can expect strong showings
from the cross country program this year.
The teams will be traveling around quite
a bit, but their next events will be close to
home as they compete in the UW Sundodger
Invitational on Sept. 16 at 9 a.m. in Seattle
and the SMC Invitational on Sept. 23 at I 0
a.m. in Lacey.
Lastly, women's volleyball has already

started conference play in the Cascade
Conference, holding a record of 1-2 so far.
Their upcoming home games are Sept. 16
at 7 p.m. against Oregon Tech and Sept. 19
at 7 p.m. against Puget Sound Christian
College.
Later in the year, you can expect to see
women's and men's basketball tearing it up
in the courts when the weather gets cold
outside. Though both teams are coming
off hard seasons last year, there's nothing
to stop them from tearing it up this year.
Look for them to be playing in the CRC
come November.
Starting in January and continuing into
the sunny weather, Evergreen's Track and
Field team will be strutting their stuff around
the region. Coming off an amazing season
last year with many personal and school
records broken, there's no reason not to
expect the same kind of performance this
year.
As far as club sports are concerned,
Evergreen has a number of offerings.
Evergreen's kung fu team has consistently
done well at tournaments in the area and
maintains a high level of excellence in their
training. Evergreen crew had one of their
best showings last year and they are working
hard throughout the year training for regattas. Evergreen's baseball team won for the
first time last year and hopefully will see
more successes this year. Finally, Evergreen
wrestling maintains a solid presence on the
mats and will grapple and pin their way to
victory. If you're interested in any of these
offerings, stop by the front desk of the CRC

to find out more.
Of course, if
you don't want to
commit to being on
an organized team
and just want to
have a good time,
Evergreen has a host
of intramural sports.
There's soccer in the
field on Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 3 to
5 p.m., basketball
in the CRC gym on
Mondays from 3 to 5
p.m., flag football in
the field on Sundays
from 3 to 5 p.m., and
a variety of offerings at Late Night
in the CRC, Monday
through Thursday
from 9 :30 to 11 :30
p.m.
So if you want
to get out there and
be active or simply
watch others give it
their all, check out these Greener opportunities. Go Geoducks go!

Sean Paull is a senior enrolled in Arabic
and an internship. He is also the managing
editorfor the Cooper Point Journal and can
answer any questions you have about the
group at (360) 867-6213.

Photo by Erik Gibson-Snyder
Speedy, Evergreen 's geoduck mascot, struts
his stuff at one of last year 's basketball games.
Look for him at upcoming shows and hope he
does some back flips.

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COMICS

19

SEPTEMBER 15, 2006

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Look at poor Charlie up there, I'm
his only reinforcement! The worst
thing is me and Charlie are both
staff at the CPJ. That's NOT the
way It's supposed to work! We

I know for a fact that half the
Evergreen population intends to
become a famous artist or writer.
Why are you not submitting? It's
free publishing! I can guarantee
you wont get that again anytime
soon.

seek student submissions!

Kibitz
Hello everyone! Welcome to
Evergreen! This is the comics
page, which only sucks if you

don't bother to submit anything
beUer!

The restrictions are as basic as
they can get. 1) the total area of
the comic is less than 38 square
inches. 2) The proportions allow
it to fit on the page. 3) No hate
crimes.

Case in point, in
that no one
submitted
ANYTHING this
week. The comics
page is a huge
nebulous white
space with two
comics on it!

Submitting is just as easy. Just
give your comic to the CPJ
office with your name and
contact info. Or better yet, scan
it yourselves and email it to
cpj@evergreen.edu.

And uhh ... as for something that
actually justifies the existence
of this strip ... well ... mm ...

Hell, I don't know.

Did you hear about how after
Steve Irwin got killed by a
stingray, a bunch of people
went out and started killing
stingrays?
That's pretty
funny, right?

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