THE INDEPENDENT

Question, Persuade, Refer

by Blaine Acheson Indy Staff Writer

Dispatch from FLC’s newly sponsored suicide prevention training.

When I walked into the QPR training, a workshop for anyone to learn about suicide prevention, I wasn’t really expecting to participate at all.  I thought I would just sit in the back, observe what was happening, take a few pictures, write my story and get out to enjoy the rest of my day. However, the leaders of the training had other plans. As I walked in, Tim Birchard, a...

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FLC goes viral? The marketing team hires on social media influencers to sell the college to prospecting students FLC goes viral? The marketing team hires on social media influencers to sell the college to prospecting students

FLC goes viral? The marketing team hires on social media influencers to sell the college to prospecting students

By Jacob Monkarsh Indy Staff Writer

In an age where influencers have erupted across social media, Fort Lewis College has decided to start hiring its own FLC influencers within the campus community.

In an age where influencers have erupted across social media, Fort Lewis College has decided to start hiring its own FLC influencers within the campus community. Ashley Muckway, social media coordinator and designer at FLC, is the creator of the new FLC influencers program that the campus has seen this semester. After checking with the human resource and the admissions department at FLC...

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Pack a Mask: COVID-19 doesn’t temper tourist crowds Pack a Mask: COVID-19 doesn’t temper tourist crowds

Pack a Mask: COVID-19 doesn’t temper tourist crowds

By Jack Boggs Indy Staff Writer

Although there still is a global pandemic, that is not stopping historic Durango from being a destination for tourists from around the country. However, the increasing tourist population does bring concerns about local guidelines regarding COVID-19.

Although there still is a global pandemic, that is not stopping historic Durango from being a destination for tourists from around the country. However, the increasing tourist population does bring concerns about local guidelines regarding COVID-19. La Plata County has been in COVID-19 level yellow since Feb. 12. This means that high risk populations are advised to stay home, capacity for...

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Two’s company, Three’s a Crowd Two’s company, Three’s a Crowd

Two’s company, Three’s a Crowd

By Travis Dalenberg Indy Staff Writer

Seniors express gratitude but harbor disappointment in this year’s commencement ceremony.

On the day of the commencement ceremony, a big moment for graduates is walking the stage to the tune of adoring loved ones and fellow classmates, shaking Fort Lewis College President Tom Stritkus’ hand and receiving the diploma, captured by the photo op.  Then, the turning of the tassel marks the ceremony complete. Unfortunately, this time-honored tradition was lost in the wake...

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