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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...

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...