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59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow 59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow

Friday, May 2, 2025 | Written by Junior Parrish, Photographed by Donovan Riley and Junior Parrish

59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow

An event that brings joy and beauty, Hozhoni Ambassadors and First Attendant said.
Home Away From Home Home Away From Home

Monday, April 14, 2025 | Anja Tabor

Home Away From Home

Exchange students at Fort Lewis shared their experiences. The ups, downs, and learning curves that come with studying abroad.
Punks Rock! Punks Rock!

Thursday, February 13, 2025 | Jimena Lopez

Punks Rock!

First-year students launch into the community of punk rock. 

More than Just Sounds: A look into EDM in Durango More than Just Sounds: A look into EDM in Durango

More than Just Sounds: A look into EDM in Durango

By Charlotte Williams Indy Staff Writer

Durango’s music scene is most commonly associated with bluegrass or jambands, but live shows for these genres only serve a portion of the community. 

Durango’s music scene is most commonly associated with bluegrass or jambands, but live shows for these genres only serve a portion of the community.  Electronic dance music, the kind most commonly associated with raves, is not only produced but also enjoyed by residents of Durango, and is considered an up and coming genre, according to Eugene Salaz, the talent and production...

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Does Gene Mapping Really Tell You Who You Are?

By Kim Cassels Indy Staff Writer

Many people have participated in some sort of genealogy test— a research study that collects DNA from as many people possible to track the migration patterns of human ancestors out of Africa.  

Many people have participated in some sort of genealogy test— a research study that collects DNA from as many people possible to track the migration patterns of human ancestors out of Africa.   Geneaology companies provide a simple kit to collect those precious epithelial cells that hold the key to your biological archive.   Whether it’s blood or spit...

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Instructors attempt to build a community through First Year Launch program

By Alx Lee Indy Staff Writer

First Year Experience, a semester-long program designed to connect freshman students with mentorship through Fort Lewis College faculty, started this fall. 

 

First Year Experience, a semester-long program designed to connect freshman students with mentorship through Fort Lewis College faculty, started this fall.  Michelle Bonanno, the First Year Experience coordinator, said instructors could create a community within the classes and build a relationship with students.  The First Year development team consisted of seven instructors...

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Outdoor Pursuit trips: what they take and why they matter Outdoor Pursuit trips: what they take and why they matter

Outdoor Pursuit trips: what they take and why they matter

By Charlotte Williams Indy Staff Writer

Outdoor Pursuits is credited as Fort Lewis College’s outdoor organization that provides educational training, outdoor resources and frequent trips for students.

Outdoor Pursuits is credited as Fort Lewis College’s outdoor organization that provides educational training, outdoor resources and frequent trips for students.  Students at FLC are offered the ability to embark on a plethora of adventures, varying from hiking to ice-climbing to mountain biking to backpacking— experiences that would financially cost more through the average...

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Gender Identity on Campus

By Taylor Hutchison Indy Staff Writer

The Fort Lewis College campus is diverse - from race and ethnicity to gender and sexuality. Students, faculty and staff work to educate the community on gender to help create a safe and welcoming environment for all students.

The Fort Lewis College campus is diverse - from race and ethnicity to gender and sexuality. Students, faculty and staff work to educate the community on gender to help create a safe and welcoming environment for all students.  Miseducation can lead to acts of discrimination, such as when the removal of transgender-bathroom rights posters made some students uncomfortable. To put an end...

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