Health
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts normal brain function. The severity of the TBI is determined at the time of injury. A TBI may be classified as mild, moderate or severe. The most common TBI's among
Military Life
When Tish Mesngon talks about the varied roles throughout her life as an Army spouse, a mother of four, a family readiness group leader, a former science teacher and the eldest of seven siblings, a theme emerges of a concept she lives by: teamwork. Named Joint Base
Jobs
Ross and Michaela Potter know they have plenty of opportunities waiting for them when they leave the Army later this year. Michaela, a specialist and EMT-certified combat medic with experience working in the private sector as a first responder, could probably land a job as a technician
Focus
A high percentage of the 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade is female Soldiers. Brigade Commander Col. Daniel Soller sees firsthand how valuable women are to the mission. "They bring a whole different perspective," he said. To recognize and celebrate women in service the 201st BfSB partnered with I
Scene It
On any night of the week, one can meander past the main bar in Olympia's China Clipper Club Cafe, to the back room where a disco ball, stage, stellar PA system, extensive song list, savvy DJ and lively, often tipsy, crowd scribbles on tiny, colorful paper then waits ... for
Heroes & Awards
It was an evening of remembrance, community, and camaraderie at Tacoma Community College's (TCC) 3rd Annual Veteran's Recognition Ceremony on Feb. 21. Sponsored by the TCC Veteran's Club, in partnership with Student Life and Activities, and CASA/MESA, the event brought together veterans enrolled at TCC and their families and friends, along
Stage
It's hard to seriously consider Jill Neal's pictures art. As printed images on coffee cups and greeting cards and wine labels and tote bags they are witty, joyful, delightful, inventive and just a heck of a lot of fun. But serious art they're not. In celebration of International Women's Month B2
Features
The 2nd Annual Museum of Glass Slider Cook-Off is just around the corner. With nine local restaurants bringing creativity to the table to compete for the title of best slider, attendees will taste their way through the competition, dance to Daryl & the Diptones, and enjoy games and live glassblowing
Music
>>> Friday, March 22 Horace Pickett As a rule, I'm generally all for any puns involving "Monster Mash" singer Bobby "Boris" Pickett. Nailed it, Horace Pickett! As if its awesome name wasn't enough, the band actually does well at evoking the cheesy party vibe of "Monster Mash." Though the band claims that
Music
Behead the Prophet No Lord Shall Live has returned, at least for the time being. The Olympia hardcore punk band, often considered at the forefront of the noise queercore movement, toured the country multiple times in the mid-1990s, while releasing material on Outpunk, Sound Pollution and K Records. Since the
Archives
“Mining Glass” at the Museum of Glass features installations by eight contemporary glass artists. Some are great, some are interesting but unexciting, and some are just boring. The big disappointment is Maya Lin, one of the most exciting and intelligent artists working in America today. Lin is the creator of the
Music
Tacnology Entertainment is a four-man, hip-hop group consisting of Sleezie, Bounce, CoopDavilleone and Shadow. If ya pay attention to 253 hip-hop, then you definitely have seen, heard or met Bounce. I believe I met Bounce just over five years ago. He was $krilla's hype-man. If you are a 253 hip-hop
Arts
If The Wind in the Willows was not a part of your childhood, you should perhaps talk to your parents about their lack of good decision-making. The classic tale focuses on the pastoral adventures of four talking animals and includes such fun as battles with weasels and the adventures of
Food Matters
WINE BANK The Wine Bank & Beer Vault (7017 27th Ave. W., University Place) hosts a complimentary wine tasting every Saturday. This opportunity allows lovers of all things vino, try new varietals without the commitment. Broaden your wine collection and knowledge this Saturday with Washington winery Kestrel Winery in the house