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Why Does the Sticker Stick with you? Why Does the Sticker Stick with you?

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | Izzy Mora

Why Does the Sticker Stick with you?

From bumpers to bottles, Fort Lewis expresses itself through stickers

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


Seasonal Blues
Seasonal Blues

Friday, January 17, 2025
Izzy Mora and Zara Tucker

Seasonal Blues

Fort Lewis Experts break down Seasonal Depression

Keep Your Sleep
Keep Your Sleep

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Steven Ben

Keep Your Sleep

How sleep affects you, physically and mentally. 

Winter is Coming
Winter is Coming

Monday, January 13, 2025
Zara Tucker

Winter is Coming

The Science Behind Staying Warm

Fresh Ideas at the Fort
Fresh Ideas at the Fort

Monday, January 13, 2025
AJ Repinski and Steven Ben

Fresh Ideas at the Fort

A retrospective on the new food provider on campus  

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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...

Faculty Senate Discusses Programs to Retain Freshman

By: Meritt Drake

Fort Lewis College Faculty Senate met on Thursday, Feb. 7 to hear from a subcommittee designing a freshman seminar and to discuss the use of Open Education Resources.

Fort Lewis College Faculty Senate met on Thursday, Feb. 7 to hear from a subcommittee designing a freshman seminar and to discuss the use of Open Education Resources. First Year Launch Program A committee has put together a plan to improve freshman to sophomore retention rates through an eight week-long seminar that would be required for all freshman or transfer students to take. The...

Students Lead Weekly Discussions about Gender and Sexuality

By: Taylor Hutchison

Tea at the G is where everyone is welcome to come and listen to a discussion topic about gender and sexuality.

Tea at the G is where everyone is welcome to come and listen to a discussion topic about gender and sexuality. Held weekly at 1 p.m. on Thursday in the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center in Reed Library, students drink tea and share stories. Nancy Stoffer, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center director, works with interns to decide on a discussion topic for each meeting. The Fort...

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