THE INDEPENDENT

The Art of Moving Forward: FLC’s Art Department Finishes School Year Showcasing Senior Work

Story by Lio Diaz, Photo by Andrea Araiza

Last Friday, the Graduating Senior Art Majors Exhibition titled "departing" opened to the public. Most of the students, who have their work in the show are graduating next month, and a few are graduating in December.

Last Friday, the Graduating Senior Art Majors Exhibition titled "departing" opened to the public. Most of the students, who have their work in the show are graduating next month, and a few are graduating in December.With the reception being held on opening night, FLC’s art gallery was packed with attendees including students, staff, faculty and community members.Kelsey Wright, a senior art...

Letters of Recommendation: Some Thoughts

Opinion by Alie Pallat

Getting a letter of recommendation is a key component in applying for educational or professional opportunities. There are a few important factors to keep in mind when getting letters of recommendation: be sure the letters are from those who know you and your work ethic well, be specific with the recommender about what the letter needs to say, be professional and polite when asking, and allow the recommender enough time to write the letter(s).

Getting a letter of recommendation is a key component in applying for educational or professional opportunities. There are a few important factors to keep in mind when getting letters of recommendation: be sure the letters are from those who know you and your work ethic well, be specific with the recommender about what the letter needs to say, be professional and polite when asking, and allow...

‘Avenue Q’ Takes Puppetry to a Whole New Level

Story by Livia Hooson, Photo by Jonathan Helvoigt

“Avenue Q” revolved around post-grad life in New York City, a life that may not always be comfortable or rational.

“Avenue Q” revolved around post-grad life in New York City, a life that may not always be comfortable or rational. The play alluded to jokes that only Durango locals would understand, said Cierra Taylor, a junior at Fort Lewis College and lead female role in the musical, said. “We want it to be relatable to the Fort Lewis student body. I want people going into it to...

Water Legislation: Colorado's Water Politics Ripple

Story and Photo by Lauren Hammond

Both the federal government and Colorado’s state level government have been concerned with providing water for all citizens living in the Western arid and dry climate.

  Both the federal government and Colorado’s state level government have been concerned with providing water for all citizens living in the Western arid and dry climate.  News and media have been concerned for decades now, as you can see in numerous articles, such as Durango Herald’s “No doubt: It’s a bad drought Southwest Colorado counties declared...

Engineers Without Borders: FLC Providing Global Assistance for Sustainable Resources

Story by Lio Diaz, Photo by Josh Plutt

Since 2005, Fort Lewis College’s Engineers Without Borders Program has made continuous efforts in providing sustainable solutions for the problems faced by developing communities around the world.

Since 2005, Fort Lewis College’s Engineers Without Borders Program has made continuous efforts in providing sustainable solutions for the problems faced by developing communities around the world. Since the first construction project in Thailand during the summer of 2005, the program’s goal remains the same and follows their belief that all people should have access to...

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