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Thursday, November 7, 2024 | Junior Parrish

Social Gaming with Skyhawk Pride

Gamers join each other for a night of fun at the LAN Part
Costumes at the Fort Costumes at the Fort

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | Tiana Padilla

Costumes at the Fort

Students show spirit for Halloween 


Reclaiming the Written Word
Reclaiming the Written Word

Sunday, November 3, 2024
Tiana Padilla

Reclaiming the Written Word

How Indigenous authors are finding their voice


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Professors Travel to U.S. Southern Border

By: Tiarney Andreas

During an informational panel on Wednesday, February 13, a group of Fort Lewis College professors tackled issues such as migrants seeking asylum, as well as discussed the organizations which are making a difference in what seems like a hopeless situation for some.

During an informational panel on Wednesday, February 13, a group of Fort Lewis College professors tackled issues such as migrants seeking asylum, as well as discussed the organizations which are making a difference in what seems like a hopeless situation for some. FLC professors Benjamin Waddell, Carolina Alonso, Janine Fitzgerald, Ruth Alminas, and Paul DeBell, accompanied by...

15 Fun Places To Go For Spring Break This Year

By: Nate DeCremer

Spring break is many a college students’ favorite part of the semester. Each year brings about new and exciting opportunities for students to explore. Some choose to travel far and some choose to stay close. For those who are staying around Durango for their spring break, here are 15 different places within 200 miles of Durango that are sure to add fun and adventure to an already amazing time of year.

1. Santa Fe, New Mexico Santa Fe is an amazing city to visit and offers a wide variety of activities. For those who wish to ski, it is home to the Ski Santa Fe ski resort. For those who want to see the sights, Santa Fe offers lots of amazing traditional Spanish architecture throughout the city. Its home to the beautiful Cathedral Basilica of St. Assisi as well as the world famous art exhibit,...

Fort Lewis College Community Responds to Graffiti Incident

By: Benjamin Mandile

Students living in the five dormitories in the quad woke up Friday morning to spray-painted obscenities on all of the residence halls and the Miller Student Services building.

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. Please check theindyonline.com for more coverage. Students living in the five dormitories in the quad woke up Friday morning to spray-painted obscenities on all of the residence halls and the Miller Student Services building. The red graffiti was also found on a number of students’ personal vehicles parked near the dorms, on the...

8 Things To Do if You’re Single and Ready to Mingle on Valentine’s Day

By: Nate DeCremer

Valentine’s Day is a special holiday that gives people a chance to show appreciation for their loved ones. For those who don’t have a significant other or anyone who is looking for some fun, here are seven activities you can do to make your Valentine’s Day one to remember.

Valentine’s Day is a special holiday that gives people a chance to show appreciation for their loved ones. For those who don’t have a significant other or anyone who is looking for some fun, here are seven activities you can do to make your Valentine’s Day one to remember. 1. Singing Valentines Location: Student Union Sign Ups: Monday-Wednesday 12:20 - 2:00 p.m. and...

StillHouse Junkies Headline Animas City Theatre

By: Coya Pair

Durango is popular for its bluegrass scene and has several local bluegrass bands. One of Durango’s local bluegrass bands is the StillHouse Junkies.

Durango is popular for its bluegrass scene and has several local bluegrass bands. One of Durango’s local bluegrass bands is the StillHouse Junkies. On Saturday, StillHouse Junkies headlined a show at the Animas City Theatre to promote their first extended play record as a trio, “Hillbilly Poetry.” The group has played at the ACT several times as an opening act, but this...

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