THE INDEPENDENT

Student Interest Falls - Homecoming Week Modified

Story by Jamie Draper

As is academic tradition, this week Fort Lewis College celebrates homecoming. The bulk of the itinerary lists athletic events, but still includes social events meant to bolster school spirit: Go Skyhawks!

As is academic tradition, this week Fort Lewis College celebrates homecoming. The bulk of the itinerary lists athletic events, but still includes social events meant to bolster school spirit: Go Skyhawks!   Homecoming 2015   Friday night’s programing includes a bonfire, free pizza, fireworks, and an ‘80s-themed dance, Ashley Rennhack, assistant director of the...

FLC Theatre Production Presents…

Story by Kelkiyana Yazzie, Photography by Brent Belone

The Fort Lewis College’s theatre department is working hard to bring a variety of shows to campus this coming school year.

The Fort Lewis College’s theatre department is working hard to bring a variety of shows to campus this coming school year. “A Girl’s Guide to Coffee” and “Spring Awakening” are the two shows expected to happen this semester, Dennis Elkins, department chair and artistic director for FLC’s theatre department, said. “A Girl’s Guide to...

Pope Francis’ Outlook: Economics and Climate Change

Story by Brandon Castle, Photography by Nate Obici, Graphic by Julia Volzke

Religious responsibilities have recently taken to the spotlight under Pope Francis’s name.  What he is doing under this spotlight is history right before the eyes of the world.

Religious responsibilities have recently taken to the spotlight under Pope Francis’s name.  What he is doing under this spotlight is history right before the eyes of the world.   There has been an overwhelming amount of scientific consensus that climate change is real, and humans have contributed, Scott Greenler, a senior environmental biology major, said....

A Case for Alone Time

Opinion by Catherine Wheeler, Graphic by Julia Volzke

We live in the era of FOMO (fear of missing out). Social media sites like Facebook and Instagram make it virtually impossible to make yourself feel good about being alone.

We live in the era of FOMO (fear of missing out). Social media sites like Facebook and Instagram make it virtually impossible to make yourself feel good about being alone.   Maybe it is a personal problem, but as a college student I feel the need to be doing something with other people at every moment in order to “make the most of my college experience.”   But...

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