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Testing Tampons for Women's Health Testing Tampons for Women's Health

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Written by Manhattan Adams, Photos by Manhattan Adams and Donovon Riley

Testing Tampons for Women's Health

Fort Lewis College chemistry researchers investigate heavy metals in tampons.

2025 Hawk Tank Gala 2025 Hawk Tank Gala

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | Written by AJ Repinski

2025 Hawk Tank Gala

Students from the southwest celebrate the end of the business competition. 

Catalyzing Creativity Catalyzing Creativity

Monday, March 24, 2025 | Manhattan Adams

Catalyzing Creativity

Undergraduate Students Get Hands-On Research Experience at Fort Lewis College

KDUR New Music Review: Plague Vendor and The Regrettes

Article by Douglas DuPont Photo by Jarred Green

Greetings, reader. My name is Douglas. I’ve been serving on KDUR’s board of directors since my freshman year at Fort Lewis College, and a musicophile since Smash Mouth's All Star. As of late I’ve been working closely with the Music Department. I feel inclined to bring The Independent reviews of two killer records every two weeks. Welp, let’s get this mudfight underway. First up is…

 

Greetings, reader. My name is Douglas. I’ve been serving on KDUR’s board of directors since my freshman year at Fort Lewis College, and a musicophile since Smash Mouth's All Star. As of late I’ve been working closely with the Music Department. I feel inclined to bring The Independent reviews of two killer records every two weeks. Welp, let’s get this mudfight...

The ASFLC: Travel Grants and the Common Ground Values Statement Wed Jan. 25

Story by Becca Day Photo by Jarred Green

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College passed two resolutions on Wednesday evening. The first resolution, 17-003, awarded $600 to the Economics Club in the form of a travel grant. The second resolution, 17-004, will reaffirm ASFLC’s commitment to the Common Ground Values Statement.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College passed two resolutions on Wednesday evening. The first, Resolution 17-003, awarded $600 to the Economics Club in the form of a travel grant. The second resolution, 17-004, will reaffirm ASFLC’s commitment to the Common Ground Values Statement. ASFLC must approve travel grants that are over $500, Ian Fullinwider, senator and chair of...

The ASFLC Meeting: Changing Senior ASFLC Members Credit Requirements Jan. 18

Story by Becca Day Photo by Jarred Green

ASFLC met Wednesday to discuss and pass Resolution 17-002, debate the use of a Common Grounds Values Statement banner, and discuss FAB Grants.

 

ASFLC met Wednesday to discuss and pass Resolution 17-002, debate the use of a Common Grounds Values Statement banner, and discuss FAB Grants. Resolution 17-002 proposes that seniors be given an exception to the requirement that ASFLC members enroll in at least 12 credit hours. “For example, last year Scott was our parliamentarian,” Connor Cafferty, ASFLC president said....

The ASFLC: Response to Student Defacing of Ruins in Utah and Changes for 2017

Story by Chris Mannara

The Durango Herald recently reported on graffiti that was left by Fort Lewis College students on an archaeological site near Bluff, Utah. These markings were connected to an Outdoor Pursuits Yoga in the Backcountry that occurred in October.

 

The Durango Herald recently reported on graffiti that was left by Fort Lewis College students on an archaeological site near Bluff, Utah. These markings were connected to an Outdoor Pursuits Yoga in the Backcountry that occurred in October.   On Wednesday, Connor Cafferty, student body president, said the recent defacing of Native American ruins by a group of FLC students is...

RSO Spotlight: Dance Co-Motion and Feminist Voice

Story by Carolyn Estes

As a way of chronicling the student experience at Fort Lewis College The Independent will be running a series of articles spotlighting the Registered Student Organizations on Campus. The RSOs chosen for each article are randomly generated and featured in the order they were chosen.

 

As a way of chronicling the student experience at Fort Lewis College The Independent will be running a series of articles spotlighting the Registered Student Organizations on Campus. The RSOs chosen for each article are randomly generated and featured in the order they were chosen.     There is more to the college experience than merely showing up for class and turning in...

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