THE INDEPENDENT

3-D Printers at FLC - Building Something for the Future

Story by Alison Uralli and Jarred Green Photos by Alison Uralli

With the aid of some advanced technology, students in the physics and engineering department can now create robotics projects faster and cheaper.

 

With the aid of some advanced technology, students in the physics and engineering department can now create robotics projects faster and cheaper.   The physics and engineering department has recently received two new 3-D printers from the Michael and Elaine Morovan foundation, Ryan Haaland, physics professor at Fort Lewis College, said.   The Michael and Elaine Morovan...

Vagina Talk - With Feminist Voice

Story by Andrew Hook Graphic by Hanna Maddera Artwork by Katie Server

Fort Lewis College's Feminist Voice, an on-campus social justice organization, are performing the “Vagina Monologues” this year at the Durango Arts Center on March 4 and 5.

Fort Lewis College's Feminist Voice, an on-campus social justice organization, are performing the “Vagina Monologues” this year at the Durango Arts Center on March 4 and 5.   Tickets will be available for $10 in the Student Union and at the Durango Arts Center until the day of the show, said Dana Mastrangelo, the president of Feminist Voice.   Feminist...

Environmental Center Prepares for Sustainability Summit

Story by Catherine Wheeler and Luke Perkins Graphic by Julia Volzke

The Environmental Center of Fort Lewis College is preparing for the Sustainability Summit, which will address how sustainability is working so far on campus and how to bring it into the lives of students.

The Environmental Center of Fort Lewis College is preparing for the Sustainability Summit, which will address how sustainability is working so far on campus and how to bring it into the lives of students.   The Sustainability Summit is showcasing the efforts and future efforts of students, professors and staff, Nicoll Hunt, a senior working in the Environmental Center,...

Work Ethic: Paid vs. Unpaid

Opinion by Deanna Atkins Graphic by Julia Volzke

At the current time, I guess you could say I hold two different jobs. Both require a significant amount of work, but only one is actually paying me to do so. This brings me to think of not only my age and work ethic, but the work ethic of others.

At the current time, I guess you could say I hold two different jobs. Both require a significant amount of work, but only one is actually paying me to do so. This brings me to think of not only my age and work ethic, but the work ethic of others.   According to Amelia Jenkins in her article at Demand Media, “A work ethic is a set of moral principles an employee uses in his...

Colorado Republicans Fail to Loosen Gun Laws

Story by Alison Uralli and Catherine Wheeler Graphic by Julia Volzke

The fight over guns has reentered the Colorado Legislature, as the new Republican majority in the Colorado Senate begins to revisit party goals in the 2015 session.

The fight over guns has reentered the Colorado Legislature, as the new Republican majority in the Colorado Senate begins to revisit party goals in the 2015 session.   The gun argument was revisited immediately, as the Legislature opened for session at the beginning of the year, according to The Colorado Springs Gazette.   The Legislature attempted to overturn several...

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