THE INDEPENDENT

Panel discussion: "Animals are Conscious"

Story and Photos by Thomas Feiler

Five panelists from different animal-related professions discussed moral questions about the relationship between animals and humans on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Fort Lewis College.

Five panelists from different animal-related professions discussed moral questions about the relationship between animals and humans on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Fort Lewis College.   The panel discussion was moderated by Dr. Keri Brandt, an associate professor of sociology as well as gender and women's Studies at FLC. Brandt focused on the language system between horses and...

Student Fees For Sustainability Accumulate

Story by Jamie Draper and Lauren S Hammond, Graphic by Julia Volzke

The Sustainability Initiative Grant was created in 2008, and has since been underutilized on Fort Lewis College’s campus. The grant was proposed to fund and fulfill goals of sustainability throughout the campus.

The Sustainability Initiative Grant was created in 2008, and has since been underutilized on Fort Lewis College’s campus. The grant was proposed to fund and fulfill goals of sustainability throughout the campus.   The Sustainability Initiative Grant’s Emergence at FLC   The SIG is a student led effort to fund sustainability projects that benefit campus, Rachel...

The Old Fort Farm; Our Gateway Into Student-Grown Produce

Story by Keenan Malone, Photography by Brent Belone

As fall descends upon Durango we are drawn to ritualistically embrace the classic sensory aspects of the season, whether they be the variation of apple food from the apple days festival, the classic incorporation of pumpkin into our coffee drinks and baked goods, or the smell of roasting green chile in the crisp fall air that develops slowly into scented nostalgia.

As fall descends upon Durango we are drawn to ritualistically embrace the classic sensory aspects of the season, whether they be the variation of apple food from the apple days festival, the classic incorporation of pumpkin into our coffee drinks and baked goods, or the smell of roasting green chile in the crisp fall air that develops slowly into scented nostalgia.   While these...

Temple Grandin Lecture: “Show Kids Interesting Stuff“

Story by Thomas Feiler and Lauren S Hammond, Photography by Allison Anderson and Nate Obici

Temple Grandin visited Fort Lewis College for a public lecture and book signing as part of the college's common reading experience. This year's book selection was Temple Grandin’s “Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism.” “Helping Different Kinds of Minds Solve Problems” was the title of the lecture that took place on Wednesday, Sept. 30, in the Whalen Gymnasium of FLC.

Temple Grandin visited Fort Lewis College for a public lecture and book signing as part of the college's common reading experience. This year's book selection was Temple Grandin’s “Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism.” “Helping Different Kinds of Minds Solve Problems” was the title of the lecture that took place on Wednesday, Sept. 30, in the Whalen...

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