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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 Niño.
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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Provost Morris’ Home Window Broken by Bullet

By Ryan Simonovich

The incident may be motivated by tense budgetary discussions at the college.

A window at Fort Lewis College Provost Barbara Morris’ house in Durango was broken on Feb. 13 by a gunshot during an incident that may be motivated by tense budgetary discussions at the college.   The window was broken by a shot from either a small gun or air pellet gun, Morris said in an email The Independent sent seeking comment.   The incident was isolated with...

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ASFLC Report: Durango Transit Resolution, RMAC Tournament Tickets, RSO ASFLC Report: Durango Transit Resolution, RMAC Tournament Tickets, RSO

ASFLC Report: Durango Transit Resolution, RMAC Tournament Tickets, RSO

Mike Ranson

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday, Feb.14 to discuss the impact of the Durango Transit contract, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference ticket funding, and Registered Student Organizations approvals.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday, Feb.14 to discuss the impact of the Durango Transit contract, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference ticket funding, and Registered Student Organizations approvals.   Durango Transit Contract   The ASFLC voted to serve the Durango city government a 60-day notice to cancel the current contract in which FLC is...

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Navajo Nation Looking to Purchase Property Near FLC for Navajo Student Housing

By: Breana Talamante-Benavidez

The Navajo Nation is planning on purchasing property near Fort Lewis College in the future to provide off-campus housing for Navajo students. The timeline for when this would take place is not yet known.

The Navajo Nation is planning on purchasing property near Fort Lewis College in the future to provide off-campus housing for Navajo students. The timeline for when this would take place is not yet known. In an interview with Colorado Public Radio, the president of the Navajo Nation, Russell Begaye, mentioned that the Navajo Nation is interested in purchasing property near FLC to provide an...

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ASFLC: Renewals, Approval, Travel Grant, Senator Appointments ASFLC: Renewals, Approval, Travel Grant, Senator Appointments

ASFLC: Renewals, Approval, Travel Grant, Senator Appointments

By: Benjamin Mandile, Photos by Colton Branstetter

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday night to discuss RSO renewals, approval, a travel grant, and senator appointments. 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday, Feb. 7th to discuss Registered Student Organizations’ renewals, an RSO approval, an RSO travel grant and senator appointments. RSO  Renewals The ASFLC voted unanimously to renew five RSOs including Feminist Voice, Master Plan/ Connect, Political Science Club, Rooted and the Student Athletic Trainers...

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FLC Hockey Trying to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

By Mike Ranson

The Fort Lewis College Skyhawks men’s club hockey team plays their final two home games of the season tonight and tomorrow night against a struggling Western State team. FLC is looking to retain a top 10 spot in the very competitive American Collegiate Hockey Association  Division III Pacific Division.

The Fort Lewis College Skyhawks men’s club hockey team plays their final two home games of the season tonight and tomorrow night against a struggling Western State team. FLC is looking to retain a top 10 spot in the very competitive American Collegiate Hockey Association  Division III Pacific Division.   FLC is 10-4 overall this season and are ranked ninth in the...

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