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Vibrant Voices Vibrant Voices

Friday, May 24, 2024 | Kiiyahno Edgewater

Vibrant Voices

The past, present and future of representing diversity on campus.
The Hidden Cost The Hidden Cost

Friday, May 24, 2024 | Story by: Matthew Claeson and Zara Tucker

The Hidden Cost

Investigating Meal Swipes and the New Food Provider at Fort Lewis College
The Coming Storm
 The Coming Storm

Friday, May 24, 2024
Scout Edmondson

The Coming Storm

Lessons learned from the ‘22/‘23 winter and what could come with the looming El Niño.
Crying Wolf
 Crying Wolf

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Scout Edmondson

Crying Wolf

Colorado's wolf reintroduction has become so emotional, so political, that it's no longer even about the wolves. 

Bones from the Bisti Badlands
 Bones from the Bisti Badlands

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Anja Tabor

Bones from the Bisti Badlands

What it takes to get a dinosaur to Fort Lewis College

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Red Mountain Pass Open After 19 Days of Closure Red Mountain Pass Open After 19 Days of Closure

Red Mountain Pass Open After 19 Days of Closure

By: Nate DeCremer

Due to the extreme avalanche conditions and large amounts of snowfall in early March, Red Mountain Pass, the 20 mile stretch of Highway 550 connecting Silverton to Ouray, has been closed since March 3rd and is now open as of Friday March 22nd.

Due to the extreme avalanche conditions and large amounts of snowfall in early March, Red Mountain Pass, the 20 mile stretch of Highway 550 connecting Silverton to Ouray, has been closed since March 3rd and is now open as of Friday March 22nd. With the high snowfall in Southern Colorado throughout the month of March, Red Mountain Pass, poses a different set of hazards for travelers on...

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ASFLC Candidates Q&A: Becca Judy and Neali Ferrell

By: Mandy Lorenson

The Independent sat down with president and vice president candidates for the student body government elections. Polls opened at 8:00 a.m. on Monday and close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Editor's note: The following interviews have been edited for clarity. The Independent sat down with president and vice president candidates for the student body government elections. Polls opened at 8:00 a.m. on Monday and close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Students can vote online for ASFLC elections. Becca Judy: President Candidate What prior experience do you have that...

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ASFLC Candidates Q&A: Cody Stroup and Madison Klearman

By: Mandy Lorenson

The Independent sat down with president and vice president candidates for the student body government elections. Polls opened at 8:00 a.m. on Monday and close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Editor's note: The following interviews have been edited for clarity. The Independent sat down with president and vice president candidates for the student body government elections. Polls opened at 8:00 a.m. on Monday and close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Students can vote online for ASFLC elections. Cody Stroup: President Candidate What prior experience do you have that...

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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...

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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...

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