Vibrant Voices Friday, May 24, 2024 | Kiiyahno Edgewater Vibrant Voices The past, present and future of representing diversity on campus.
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 Friday, May 24, 2024Scout Edmondson The Coming Storm Lessons learned from the ‘22/‘23 winter and what could come with the looming El Niño.
Crying Wolf Tuesday, April 9, 2024Scout Edmondson Crying Wolf Colorado's wolf reintroduction has become so emotional, so political, that it's no longer even about the wolves.
A New School is Coming to Fort Lewis College Monday, April 1, 2024Julian Zastrocky A New School is Coming to Fort Lewis College Mountain Middle School capitalizes on the "empty" space behind Animas High School.
Bones from the Bisti Badlands Wednesday, March 27, 2024Anja Tabor Bones from the Bisti Badlands What it takes to get a dinosaur to Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis as a Native American Boarding School By Coya Pair Sunday, April 22, 2018 “Unless you’re actively searching, you could go blissfully through college not knowing about that Fort Lewis wasn’t always a liberal arts school here on the mesa.” Many students are aware that Fort Lewis College started as a Native American boarding school. However, not many students are aware of what Native American boarding schools were, how they worked, or why this history is vital information for understanding FLC’s Native American tuition waiver. Why We Have the Native American Tuition Waiver In 1910, the land and buildings... Read more
The Ins and Outs of The Durango Restaurant Industry By Faith Owen Sunday, April 22, 2018 The restaurant industry of Durango’s employees, managers and owners comment on what it is like to experience both the perks and conflicts of the business itself. The restaurant industry of Durango’s employees, managers and owners comment on what it is like to experience both the perks and conflicts of the business itself. Employees Courtney Hancock was hired by a local sushi restaurant in July of 2016, she said. “I was actually hired because I previously knew one of the managers who worked... Read more
Q&A: 2018-19 Ms. Hozhoni April Yazza By Coya Pair Friday, April 20, 2018 April Yazza was awarded Ms. Hozhoni for the 2018-2019 school year at Fort Lewis College. The Independent sat down with Yazza to discuss her crowning as Ms.Hozhoni. April Yazza was awarded Ms. Hozhoni for the 2018-2019 school year at Fort Lewis College. The Independent sat down with Yazza to discuss her crowning as Ms.Hozhoni. Editor’s Note: Some of the answers have been edited for brevity and clarity. Q: How do you feel now that you’re Ms.Hozhoni? A: No idea, it’s still sinking in. I feel very... Read more
Fort Lewis College Campus Police Blotter By Becca Day Friday, April 20, 2018 The Fort Lewis College Campus Police released the crime log and below is a summary of incidents that occured from April 2 to April 14. The Fort Lewis College Campus Police released the crime log and below is a summary of incidents that occured from April 2 to April 14. Monday, April 2 at 10:38 a.m. Police responded to an incident involving toys in the roadway on the 600 block of E. 8th Ave. Tuesday, April 3 at 7:49 p.m. Police responded to an incident of trespass in Crofton Hall. Police made... Read more
ASFLC Report: BSU Travel Grant and Closing Ceremony By Coya Pair Friday, April 20, 2018 The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday, Apr. 18. to discuss a travel grant for the Black Student Union, and to hold an end-of-the year ceremony for all of the ASFLC senators. Action Item- Resolution 18-036 The BSU requested a travel grant for a trip to Bellingham, Washington. This trip is to educate other schools on the Real Foods program and to... Read more