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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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INDY Reviews: I Can Only Imagine

By Benjamin Mandile

The newly released film, I Can Only Imagine tells the story behind MercyMe’s hit song, I Can Only Imagine, which is arguably one of the most famous songs in the Christian music industry.

 

The newly released film, I Can Only Imagine tells the story behind MercyMe’s hit song, I Can Only Imagine, which is arguably one of the most famous songs in the Christian music industry. The film bases its plot on the life of Bart Millard, the lead singer of MercyMe as it takes the viewer on a journey from his childhood that is filled with emotional and physical abuse from his father...

Q&A: Jonathan Thompson, author of "River of Lost Souls"

By Ryan Simonovich

Local writer, Jonathan Thompson, recently released the book “River of Lost Souls: The Science, Politics, and Greed Behind the Gold King Mine Disaster” published by Torrey House Press.

 

Local writer, Jonathan Thompson, recently released the book “River of Lost Souls: The Science, Politics, and Greed Behind the Gold King Mine Disaster” published by Torrey House Press.   The Independent asked Thompson a few questions about his debut book.   Note: This interview has been edited for clarity.   Q: What’s your background? Why...

Students Receive Legal Aid Through Student Government

By Benjamin Mandile

The Student Legal Aid Service allows students to get legal advice from an attorney at no cost to the student. Sessions occur in the ASFLC suite, SU 167, from noon until 1:30 p.m. The next session will be held tomorrow and will be the last of the semester.

The Student Legal Aid Service allows students to get legal advice from an attorney at no cost to the student. It can be stressful to find an attorney, but this is an opportunity for a student to receive legal advice from an attorney on campus, Mark Mastalski, director of the Dr. Terry R. Bacon Leadership Center, said.   There are a number of areas covered in this service, Arthur...

ASFLC Report: Agreement Between ASFLC and the Environmental Center, RSO II & III Budget, Censure to a Senator and Travel Grants

By: Breana Talamante-Benavidez

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met to discuss a variety of topics on Wednesday, April 4. It discussed a formal document between ASFLC and the Environmental Center to continue the process of the EC becoming a Student Sponsored Organization.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met to discuss a variety of topics on Wednesday, April 4. It discussed a formal document between ASFLC and the Environmental Center to continue the process of the EC becoming a Student Sponsored Organization.   The Registered Student Organization II and RSO III grant budget was decreased to allow for more in the contingency fund, a fund...

Russian Doping Scandal Whistleblowers Speak at Fort Lewis College

By Ryan Simonovich

Vitaly and Yulia Stepanov, the husband-and-wife duo who were instrumental in exposing Russia’s state-run, Olympic-level doping program, spoke about their fight against doping in sport to a crowded Noble Hall on Tuesday.

 

Vitaly and Yulia Stepanov, the husband-and-wife duo who were instrumental in exposing Russia’s state-run, Olympic-level doping program, spoke about their fight against doping in sport to a crowded Noble Hall on Tuesday.   Vitaly is a former employee of the Russia Anti-Doping Agency, he said. When working for the agency, he witnessed how anti-doping officials facilitated and...

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