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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...

The ASFLC Finalizes Budget Cuts

Story by Alexandra Lamb

Thursday, April 14, 2016

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College held their second-to-last senate meeting with the current table for the 2015-16 school year on April 13, 2016. The meeting finalized the Registered Student Organization budgets for both RSO II’s and III’s.

ASFLC senate finalizes RSO budgets for the 2016-17 academic year RSO II’s and III’s will experience a decrease in budgets. Student enrollment is projected to decrease next academic year, so RSOs lack student fees in order to get more money. Senate decides to increase their budget despite cutting other budgets in order to remain responsible to the...

Donate to TLC for FLC: It’s Speak-Easy

Story by Alexandra Lamb

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Fort Lewis College is hosting its signature foundation fundraiser, TLC for FLC, at 6 p.m. on April 16, 2016, in the Theatre Building. The event has a speakeasy theme, and tickets cost $125 and can be purchased either online or at the door.

TLC for FLC is Fort Lewis College's Foundation Fundraiser. The event will take place April 16, 2016 at 6 p.m. TLC for FLC helps raise money for student scholarships and faculty grants. There will be silent and live auctions. Speeches from faculty members and student performances will be given. Fort Lewis College is hosting its signature foundation fundraiser, TLC for FLC,...

Alcohol...

Opinion by Lauren S Hammond

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Last Thursday I got a phone call from my mother informing me that a dear friend of mine had died in a car accident. It was an alcohol-related accident, and she was 22 years old.

Last Thursday I got a phone call from my mother informing me that a dear friend of mine had died in a car accident. It was an alcohol-related accident, and she was 22 years old. This was difficult to hear, of course, and it opened my eyes a little bit. I myself have been struggling with my relationship with alcohol and since I heard the news, I have done a little research...