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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

Costumes at the Fort Costumes at the Fort

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | Tiana Padilla

Costumes at the Fort

Students show spirit for Halloween 

Scary Stories from Students Scary Stories from Students

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | Junior Parrish

Scary Stories from Students

As the seasons changed, these encounters left students with chills

INDY Reviews: I Can Only Imagine

By Benjamin Mandile

The newly released film, I Can Only Imagine tells the story behind MercyMe’s hit song, I Can Only Imagine, which is arguably one of the most famous songs in the Christian music industry.

 

The newly released film, I Can Only Imagine tells the story behind MercyMe’s hit song, I Can Only Imagine, which is arguably one of the most famous songs in the Christian music industry. The film bases its plot on the life of Bart Millard, the lead singer of MercyMe as it takes the viewer on a journey from his childhood that is filled with emotional and physical abuse from his father...

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Q&A: Jonathan Thompson, author of "River of Lost Souls"

By Ryan Simonovich

Local writer, Jonathan Thompson, recently released the book “River of Lost Souls: The Science, Politics, and Greed Behind the Gold King Mine Disaster” published by Torrey House Press.

 

Local writer, Jonathan Thompson, recently released the book “River of Lost Souls: The Science, Politics, and Greed Behind the Gold King Mine Disaster” published by Torrey House Press.   The Independent asked Thompson a few questions about his debut book.   Note: This interview has been edited for clarity.   Q: What’s your background? Why...

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2018 Hozhoni Days Pageant Forum

By: Coya Pair

Three contestants for Ms.Hozhoni presented themselves in the Student Union ballroom at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.

 

Three contestants for Ms.Hozhoni presented themselves in the Student Union ballroom at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.   The three indigenous women running for Ms.Hozhoni are Lacey Tewanema, Gwendolyn Tsosie and April Yazza.   The Ms.Hozhoni pageant is a pageant for Native American students who attend Fort Lewis College full time.   The contestants run on a platform based...

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The Old Fort In Hesperus

By: Coya Pair

When Fort Lewis College first became a college it was located near Hesperus. Today, the Old Fort is still there as an active farm as a source for education and community gatherings.

 

When Fort Lewis College first became a college it was located near Hesperus. Today, the Old Fort is still there as an active farm as a source for education and community gatherings.   “We try to be a community resource, for education, meetings, conferences, weddings and picnics,” Beth LaShell, Old Fort coordinator, said.   The Old Fort is located four miles...

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Mozart's Così Fan Tutte

By: Kate Huxel

The Metropolitan Opera’s high definition version of Così Fan Tutte, which screened last Saturday in the Vallecito Room, showed diversity to all colors and personalities, including what some consider comic circus freaks.

The Metropolitan Opera’s high definition version of Così Fan Tutte, which screened last Saturday in the Vallecito Room, showed diversity to all colors and personalities, including what some consider comic circus freaks. The mixture of two sopranos, tenor, and bass voices communicated harmonic conversation to carry the plot.   The set individually rotated, exposing a new...

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