THE INDEPENDENT

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....

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...

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