THE INDEPENDENT
An Author Amongst Us An Author Amongst Us

An Author Amongst Us

Story by Alexa Chance, Photo by Christian Bachrodt

When Steven Meyers, professor of English at Fort Lewis College, isn’t teaching creative non-fiction or Semantics, he is doing his own work. Meyers is the author of two creative non-fiction titles that have recently been re-released: The San Juan River Chronicle and Notes from the San Juans. Meyers hadn’t planned to be a full-time professor when he was hired in 2000,...

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The Lost and Found The Lost and Found

The Lost and Found

Story by Meghan Olson, Graphic by Allie Hutto

As students busy schedules may lead to absent-mindedness, misplacing and forgetting important items can happen with ease. Luckily, there is a place where these lost and found possessions may be located.

The front desk in the Student Union hosts a “lost and found” box, where all students who find a misplaced items or who are looking for their own are encouraged to go.


As students busy schedules may lead to absent-mindedness, misplacing and forgetting important items can happen with ease. Luckily, there is a place where these lost and found possessions may be located. The front desk in the Student Union hosts a “lost and found” box, where all students who find a misplaced items or who are looking for their own are encouraged to go. All...

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The Takeaway from “You Can’t Take It With You” The Takeaway from “You Can’t Take It With You”

The Takeaway from “You Can’t Take It With You”

Story by Taylor Ferraro, Graphic courtesy of the Theatre Department

The Fort Lewis College Theatre Department and cast members of the play “You Can’t Take It With You” have dedicated much time and talent in preparing for the October premier.

The play, written by George Kaufman and Moss Hart in 1936, provides a comedic twist to a classic love story, said Felicia Meyer, a visiting professor and the director of “You Can’t Take It With You.”

The Fort Lewis College Theatre Department and cast members of the play “You Can’t Take It With You” have dedicated much time and talent in preparing for the October premier. The play, written by George Kaufman and Moss Hart in 1936, provides a comedic twist to a classic love story, said Felicia Meyer, a visiting professor and the director of “You Can’t Take It...

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Looking Under the Rock: FLC's Accredidation

Story by Madi Bates, Photo by Anthony Martin

Fort Lewis has begun the process of accreditation again this fall by the Higher Learning Commission. During this process, which the school must go through every ten years, the school undergoes an evaluation through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, which accredits FLC based on several benchmark requirements. These five benchmarks serve to allow the school to be...

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