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Board of Trustees Renews Thomas' Contract

Story by Alison Uralli and Jarred Green

Friday, April 24, 2015

Dene Thomas, president of Fort Lewis College, has been reviewed by faculty and students to help the board of trustees decide whether or not to renew the contract for another three years.

Dene Thomas, president of Fort Lewis College, has been reviewed by faculty and students to help the board of trustees decide whether or not to renew the contract for another three years. The board of trustees performs what is called a 360 survey of Dene Thomas, Dugald Owen, president of the faculty senate, said. This is a review of Thomas' performance over the last three...

Hey, FLC: Do I Have a Voice?

Opinion by Carter Solomon Graphic by Julia Volzke

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

“Fort Lewis College offers accessible, high quality, baccalaureate liberal arts education to a diverse student population, preparing citizens for the common good in an increasingly complex world.”

“Fort Lewis College offers accessible, high quality, baccalaureate liberal arts education to a diverse student population, preparing citizens for the common good in an increasingly complex world.” The quote above is the mission statement of Fort Lewis College, the college that I am currently attending. It is hard explain how I feel about this place...

Thrive! and Ben and Jerry’s Fighting for Living Wages in La Plata County

Story by Catherine Wheeler and Luke Perkins Graphic by Julia Volzke

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition is hosting their annual spring event on Wednesday, April 15. An afternoon presentation is scheduled at Fort Lewis College at 4 p.m. in Noble Hall and a second presentation will take place at the Durango Public Library on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition is hosting their annual spring event on Wednesday, April 15. An afternoon presentation is scheduled at Fort Lewis College at 4 p.m. in Noble Hall and a second presentation will take place at the Durango Public Library on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Thrive! Living Wage Coalition is a coalition that strives for living...

Racial Bias in the Criminal Justice System: A National Conversation

Story by Alison Uralli and Mariah Suneson Graphic by Julia Volzke Photos by Callie Hagman

Monday, April 13, 2015

In the last few years, the issue of racial bias in the justice system has consistently been making national headlines.

In the last few years, the issue of racial bias in the justice system has consistently been making national headlines. From the events in Ferguson with Michael Brown, up to more recent events such as the police shooting of Walter Scott and the release of Anthony Ray Hinton, who wrongfully served 28 years on death row due to racial bias, the conversation is happening....

Sustainability Initiative Grant Committee Confusion

Story by Jarred Green Graphic by Julia Volzke

Friday, April 10, 2015

The Campus Sustainability Council has voiced concerns about their proposals for grant money to be used in projects over the summer. The CSC is a new organization that wishes to provide less ecological impact for the Fort Lewis College community.

The Campus Sustainability Council has voiced concerns about their proposals for grant money to be used in projects over the summer. The CSC is a new organization that wishes to provide less ecological impact for the Fort Lewis College community. The main issue between the CSC and the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College is communication, Chloe Canterbury, volunteer chair of...