THE INDEPENDENT

The ASFLC Begins Contract Negotiations with The “T”

Story by Catherine Wheeler and Archer Gordon

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College are currently working on a new contract with the Durango Transit. The current contract allows students to ride the transit with their student pass, with funding coming from the ASFLC about to expire.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College are currently working on a new contract with the Durango Transit. The current contract allows students to ride the transit with their student pass, with funding coming from the ASFLC about to expire.   The contract currently states that a student pays about $10 per semester as part of a student fee to receive a bus pass provided by the...

Resident Assistants Voice Allergy and Diet Concerns at Sodexo Focus Group

Story by Keenan Malone and Kelkiyana Yazzie, Photo by Sean Summers

Fort Lewis College students and Sodexo executives were heard on Wednesday, Oct. 14, when Sodexo held its first all-inclusive focus group of the semester in the San Juan Dining Hall.

Fort Lewis College students and Sodexo executives were heard on Wednesday, Oct. 14, when Sodexo held its first all-inclusive focus group of the semester in the San Juan Dining Hall.   The Sodexo focus group’s goal is to take a comprehensive look at the dining experience by addressing everything from food that people want to see in the dining hall to meal structures and...

Concerts and a Haunted House Come for Halloween

Story by Jamie Draper

Halloween is a holiday with plenty of opportunity for fun programing, especially for college students. This year, the events affiliated with Fort Lewis College include a KDUR radio party, a Halloween-themed choir and band concert, and a haunted house.

Halloween is a holiday with plenty of opportunity for fun programing, especially for college students. This year, the events affiliated with Fort Lewis College include a KDUR radio party, a Halloween-themed choir and band concert, and a haunted house.   KDUR Halloween Ball   This live music event is coordinated by KDUR college radio, in partnership with Durango Massive....

Dichotomy of Two-Party System Illuminated in Political Debates

Opinion by Lauren S Hammond, Graphic by Julia Volzke

With the recent presidential debates, America’s two-party system is very distinct.  The Democratic Party and the Republican Party currently make up our two-party system. In the primary election you cannot vote if you are registered outside of these two party lines.

With the recent presidential debates, America’s two-party system is very distinct.  The Democratic Party and the Republican Party currently make up our two-party system. In the primary election you cannot vote if you are registered outside of these two party lines.     Two-party System and The Primaries   It is common for voter turnout to be lower in...

Durango’s 2015 Oktoberfest: SASO

Story by Brandon Castle

Buckley Park, polka music, beer, henna and a possible flash mob; Oktoberfest 2015 featured all six of Durango’s breweries and directed its focus on promoting local businesses. The event brings fall harvest fun to the community of Durango.

Buckley Park, polka music, beer, henna and a possible flash mob; Oktoberfest 2015 featured all six of Durango’s breweries and directed its focus on promoting local businesses. The event brings fall harvest fun to the community of Durango.   The event has taken place in Durango for nearly a decade, Alex Brandon, general manager of American General Media, said....

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