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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 NiƱo.
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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Multiple Tutoring Options Available to Students on Campus

By: Nate DeCremer

Fort Lewis College offers students several options to get tutoring help in a multitude of different subjects through resources such as the Writing Center, Algebra and Statistics Alcove, and the Math Assistance Center.

Fort Lewis College offers students several options to get tutoring help in a multitude of different subjects through resources such as the Writing Center, Algebra and Statistics Alcove, and the Math Assistance Center. For students looking for help with their writing, or just looking for a second pair of eyes. The Writing Center in Jones 105 is an excellent resource to get student-to-student...

Snow Impact on Spring and Summer Conditions

By: Coya Pair

Durango’s snow pact has been 120 percent of the average this year, Aaron Ball, adventure education operations manager at Fort Lewis College, said.

Durango’s snow pact has been 120 percent of the average this year, Aaron Ball, adventure education operations manager at Fort Lewis College, said. Compared to last year, the amount of snow in the Durango area has been quite surprising. However according to climate change patterns, this unpredictable weather isn’t so unpredictable after all, Heidi Steltzer, biology professor,...

QPR Training to be Implemented on Campus

By Taylor Hutchison

Faculty and staff at Fort Lewis College plan to implement a new suicide prevention resource in response to the high suicide rate in Durango.

 

Editor’s Note: There are several resources that students may use if they feel the need to harm themselves including the following: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255) The Counseling Center Crisis Hotline: (970-247-5245) Axis Health Systems Crisis Hotline: (970-259-2162) Faculty and staff at Fort Lewis College plan to implement a new suicide...

Q&A on the Significance of Black History Month

By: Tiarney Andreas

In honor of February being national Black History Month, The Independent asked Black Student Union Members, as well as Kate Smith, a professor in sociology at Fort Lewis, what Black History Month means to them and where they hope it goes in the future.

In honor of February being national Black History Month, The Independent asked Black Student Union Members, as well as Kate Smith, a professor in sociology at Fort Lewis, what Black History Month means to them and where they hope it goes in the future. Editor’s Note: The following interviews have been edited and condensed for clarity. What does Black History Month mean to...

Custodian Arnulfo Pardo is Best Known for His Life Advice

By: Taylor Hutchison

In between cleaning, doing laundry, and being a handyman in the Student Life Center, 64-year-old Arnulfo Pardo, who goes by Arnie, offers life advice to students.

In between cleaning, doing laundry, and being a handyman in the Student Life Center, 64-year-old Arnulfo Pardo, who goes by Arnie, offers life advice to students. Chad Myron, a Fort Lewis College student, works at the Student Life Center, where Pardo is a custodian, and has a good relationship with Pardo. The two discuss things like the food on the Navajo Reservation. “We talk back...

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