THE INDEPENDENT

Now What? - Preparing for Post College Life

Story by Luke Perkins and Jarred Green, Photo by Jarred Green

The world after graduation can be a scary prospect, especially with only a six-month grace period before student loan payments begin. Because of this it can be very important for graduates to land stable jobs right out of college.

The world after graduation can be a scary prospect, especially with only a six-month grace period before student loan payments begin. Because of this it can be very important for graduates to land stable jobs right out of college.   Unfortunately, a recent survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities shows a significant gap between what skills a graduate thinks...

Why We Love the Apocalypse

Opinion by Trevor Ogborn, Graphic by Julia Volzke

We, as a culture, have romanticized the apocalypse immensely. Look at the more recent bloating in zombie culture, be it the “Walking Dead” -- which I admittedly am enthralled with, “World War Z”, or “Warm Bodies”.

 

We, as a culture, have romanticized the apocalypse immensely. Look at the more recent bloating in zombie culture, be it the “Walking Dead” -- which I admittedly am enthralled with, “World War Z”, or “Warm Bodies”.   Take the season four premiere of  “The Walking Dead” for example, which “scored an astonishing 16.1 million...

What’s the Theme, Punk? Steampunk

Story by Jarred Green, Graphic by Julia Volzke

Every year Durango holds a themed, community-based event called Snowdown. The theme for this year’s five-day, annual Snowdown event is steampunk. Many are left scratching their head about this year's theme, not many people seem to know much about the subgenre of steampunk.

 

Every year Durango holds a themed, community-based event called Snowdown. The theme for this year’s five-day, annual Snowdown event is steampunk. Many are left scratching their head about this year's theme, not many people seem to know much about the subgenre of steampunk.   What is Steampunk?   Steampunk contains the image of the Wild West gunslinger, Victorian era...

Wednesdays with the ASFLC: 21 January 2015

Story by Catherine Wheeler and Luke Perkins, Photo by Catherine Wheeler

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday. Several new members joined senate, while returning members were reappointed to the table. Senate discussed multiple issues involving The ASFLC’s approach to Colorado House Bill 12-1124, and its effect on higher education throughout the state.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday. Several new members joined senate, while returning members were reappointed to the table. Senate discussed multiple issues involving The ASFLC’s approach to Colorado House Bill 12-1124, and its effect on higher education throughout the state.   Colorado House Bill 14-1124   The ASFLC proposed Resolution...

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