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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...

The ASFLC Election Results & Wednesday’s ASFLC Meeting

Story by Catherine Wheeler and Luke Perkins Photos by Callie Hagman

Thursday, April 9, 2015

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College elections came to a close yesterday, the final results of which saw Lindley Gallegos and Jacob Smith elected to the positions of president and vice-president, respectively.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College elections came to a close yesterday, the final results of which saw Lindley Gallegos and Jacob Smith elected to the positions of president and vice-president, respectively. “We want to thank the student body for voting us in,” Gallegos said. Voting took place Monday through Wednesday and the results were...

Correction to “Shifting Responsibility” of Print Issue 69

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

It has come to our attention that The Independent reported an error in our “Shifting Responsibility” article on page five of our latest print issue.

It has come to our attention that The Independent reported an error in our “Shifting Responsibility” article on page five of our latest print issue. Due to an error while paraphrasing a quote, The Independent referred to the Native American Indian Education Act as the Native American Protection Act, for which we formally apologize. The article covers the...

The Laws and Costs of Drinking and Driving - Making the Best of a Bad Situation

Story by Luke Perkins Graphic by Julia Volzke

Monday, April 6, 2015

According to the annual statistical report published by the Colorado judicial branch for 2014 there were 458 combined driving under influence and driving while ability impaired arrests in Colorado’s 6th District. The 6th District is an area that is made up of La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan county.

According to the annual statistical report published by the Colorado judicial branch for 2014 there were 458 combined driving under influence and driving while ability impaired arrests in Colorado’s 6th District. The 6th District is an area that is made up of La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan county. The estimated, combined population for these counties, according to...