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Three Professors, Three Projects, Three Different Countries

Story by Carolyn Estes

Thursday, April 21, 2016

What is the Fulbright Award?

Back in the mid ‘40s there was a United States senator, William Fulbright, who founded the Fulbright Program, Justin McBrayer, associate professor of philosophy, said.

What is the Fulbright Award? Back in the mid ‘40s there was a United States senator, William Fulbright, who founded the Fulbright Program, Justin McBrayer, associate professor of philosophy, said. Fulbright started the program that is administered by the the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and funded by congress,...

2016 Commencement Information

Story by Alex Semadeni Graphic by Julia Volzke

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

There is a mandatory rehearsal for all graduates that will take place on Friday, April 29th, at 1:30 p.m. There will be two commencement ceremonies: One at 8:30 a.m. and another at 11:30 a.m. Ceremonies are split up by majors. On April 30, The ASFLC President Lindley Gallegos will ring the Fort Lewis College bell 53 times - once for each graduating class...

Community Supported Agriculture in Durango

Story by Gabby Silva Photos by Nicole Curry

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Community supported agriculture is the newest trend here in Durango, but what exactly are they and why are they becoming so popular?

Community supported agriculture is the newest trend here in Durango, but what exactly are they and why are they becoming so popular? Local CSAs Fields to Plate Produce, a local Durango CSA, explains on their website that community sourced agriculture creates a relationships between farmers and their local community to create mutually beneficial relationships. This means that...

An Abundance of Grit

Opinion by Julia Volzke

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Dear readers, we made an error in the design and proof process for issue 78 of The Independent which resulted in the running an incorrect version of an op-ed written by our Online Design Editor, Julia Volzke, in the column section. We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion this may cause and have posted the correct article on our website for your reading pleasure.

-Luke Perkins

Editor in Chief

The Independent News Organization

Dear readers, we made an error in the design and proof process for issue 78 of The Independent which resulted in the running an incorrect version of an op-ed written by our Online Design Editor, Julia Volzke, in the column section. We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion this may cause and have posted the correct article on our website for your reading pleasure. -Luke...

The Final Band Performance of the School Year

Review by Alexandra Lamb

Monday, April 18, 2016

Fort Lewis College presented its final senior band concert for the 2016-17 academic year in the Community Concert Hall on April 15. Performances featured both the FLC Symphonic Band and the Jazz ensemble.

FLC Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble perform their final senior recital for the 2016-17 academic year. The Symphonic Band performs what some critics call the most devastating piece of music ever written. The Jazz Ensemble performed classic jazz, funk and blues performances. Sam Kelly, FLC alumni, made a special guest appearance on alto saxophone. Fort Lewis College presented its...