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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

How is Low Enrollment Affecting Registration FLC?

By:Breana Talamante

Enrollment at Fort Lewis College has seen a decrease that has called for a change in budget. The budget affects the number of courses and sections offered at FLC and the number of faculty members who are on the payroll.

 

Enrollment at Fort Lewis College has seen a decrease that has called for a change in budget. The budget affects the number of courses and sections offered at FLC and the number of faculty members who are on the payroll.   Some departments will be merging such as, the Writing Program with the English department and the modern languages department with the Sociology department....

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Fort Lewis as a Native American Boarding School

By Coya Pair

“Unless you’re actively searching, you could go blissfully through college not knowing about that Fort Lewis wasn’t always a liberal arts school here on the mesa.”

Many students are aware that Fort Lewis College started as a Native American boarding school. However, not many students are aware of what Native American boarding schools were, how they worked, or why this history is vital information for understanding FLC’s Native American tuition waiver.   Why We Have the Native American Tuition Waiver In 1910, the land and buildings...

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Top 10 Places to Study On/Off Campus

By Mike Ranson

Get back to reading! 

    Hammock on the Ridge -  If you’re looking for a scenic view of Durango, you've found what many people find so intriguing about the FLC campus. If you don’t mind some background noise from the cars passing by then you’re in the right place to study for finals. Balcony outside The Rocket: The balcony outside The Rocket is the perfect...

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Q&A: 2018-19 Ms. Hozhoni April Yazza

By Coya Pair

April Yazza was awarded Ms. Hozhoni for the 2018-2019 school year at Fort Lewis College. The Independent sat down with Yazza to discuss her crowning as Ms.Hozhoni.

 

April Yazza was awarded Ms. Hozhoni for the 2018-2019 school year at Fort Lewis College. The Independent sat down with Yazza to discuss her crowning as Ms.Hozhoni.   Editor’s Note: Some of the answers have been edited for brevity and clarity.   Q: How do you feel now that you’re Ms.Hozhoni?   A: No idea, it’s still sinking in. I feel very...

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Fort Lewis College Campus Police Blotter

By Becca Day

The Fort Lewis College Campus Police released the crime log and below is a summary of incidents that occured from April 2 to April 14.

 

The Fort Lewis College Campus Police released the crime log and below is a summary of incidents that occured from April 2 to April 14.   Monday, April 2 at 10:38 a.m. Police responded to an incident involving toys in the roadway on the 600 block of E. 8th Ave.   Tuesday, April 3 at 7:49 p.m. Police responded to an incident of trespass in Crofton Hall. Police made...

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