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Why Does the Sticker Stick with you? Why Does the Sticker Stick with you?

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | Izzy Mora

Why Does the Sticker Stick with you?

From bumpers to bottles, Fort Lewis expresses itself through stickers

The Pursuit of Outdoor Inclusivity The Pursuit of Outdoor Inclusivity

Friday, January 17, 2025 | Aleyna Kleinhaus

The Pursuit of Outdoor Inclusivity

Indigenous Adventure fund helps close the gap on accessibility

Seasonal Blues Seasonal Blues

Friday, January 17, 2025 | Izzy Mora and Zara Tucker

Seasonal Blues

Fort Lewis Experts break down Seasonal Depression


Behind the Scenes of a Campus Snow Day

By: Mandy Lorenson

On the days where the Fort Lewis College campus gets hit with snow, the Physical Plant Services Snow Management Team evaluates multiple factors on campus to determine what they need to do to get campus ready for the new day.

On the days where the Fort Lewis College campus gets hit with snow, the Physical Plant Services Snow Management Team evaluates multiple factors on campus to determine what they need to do to get campus ready for the new day. “It start with the Physical Plant Services,” Lauren Savage, FLC media relations coordinator, said. From the time Physical Plant starts to make their way...

ASFLC Elections Committee Updates Election Bylaws

By: Benjamin Mandile

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College revised their student election bylaws for the 2019 election after an issue during the 2018 election.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College revised their student election bylaws for the 2019 election after an issue during the 2018 election. During last year's election a complaint was made against Chance Salway, the current ASFLC president, claiming that he was actively campaigning in the Student Union Building against campaign rules stated on page 5 of the 2018 election...

Multiple Tutoring Options Available to Students on Campus

By: Nate DeCremer

Fort Lewis College offers students several options to get tutoring help in a multitude of different subjects through resources such as the Writing Center, Algebra and Statistics Alcove, and the Math Assistance Center.

Fort Lewis College offers students several options to get tutoring help in a multitude of different subjects through resources such as the Writing Center, Algebra and Statistics Alcove, and the Math Assistance Center. For students looking for help with their writing, or just looking for a second pair of eyes. The Writing Center in Jones 105 is an excellent resource to get student-to-student...

QPR Training to be Implemented on Campus

By Taylor Hutchison

Faculty and staff at Fort Lewis College plan to implement a new suicide prevention resource in response to the high suicide rate in Durango.

 

Editor’s Note: There are several resources that students may use if they feel the need to harm themselves including the following: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255) The Counseling Center Crisis Hotline: (970-247-5245) Axis Health Systems Crisis Hotline: (970-259-2162) Faculty and staff at Fort Lewis College plan to implement a new suicide...

Q&A on the Significance of Black History Month

By: Tiarney Andreas

In honor of February being national Black History Month, The Independent asked Black Student Union Members, as well as Kate Smith, a professor in sociology at Fort Lewis, what Black History Month means to them and where they hope it goes in the future.

In honor of February being national Black History Month, The Independent asked Black Student Union Members, as well as Kate Smith, a professor in sociology at Fort Lewis, what Black History Month means to them and where they hope it goes in the future. Editor’s Note: The following interviews have been edited and condensed for clarity. What does Black History Month mean to...

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