THE INDEPENDENT

FLC Tom Strandt Memorial 5k Color Run

Story by Deanna Atkins, Photo by Christian Bachrodt

On Sep. 14, the Fort Lewis College cross country team and women’s lacrosse team hosted the Tom Strandt Memorial 5k Color Run in support for Natanya Joy Mallin, a former FLC cross country athlete who is currently battling cancer.

On Sep. 14, the Fort Lewis College cross country team and women’s lacrosse team hosted the Tom Strandt Memorial 5k Color Run in support for Natanya Joy Mallin, a former FLC cross country athlete who is currently battling cancer. The race has been held at FLC for years and this year it is being held as the Color Run, said Mark Dutro, FLC head cross country coach. “We’re...

A Glimpse into Gender Neutral Housing

Story by Madilyn Bates

The Fall 2013 semester brought a new housing option for Fort Lewis College students: gender neutral housing.

The Gender Neutral Housing accommodations provide a means for all students to feel comfortable in their new home.

The Fall 2013 semester brought a new housing option for Fort Lewis College students: gender neutral housing. The Gender Neutral Housing accommodations provide a means for all students to feel comfortable in their new home. “Sometimes it is more comfortable for people to room with members of the opposite sex,” Eric Smith, resident assistant in Animas Hall, said....

Looking Past Graduation

Story by Alexa Chance

The Career Services Center at Fort Lewis College hosted a graduate school workshop on Sep. 11 to help students with questions they may have about graduate school.

Guest speaker Paul Clay, a visiting instructor for the School of Business Administration, program, spoke about his experience with graduate school.

The Career Services Center at Fort Lewis College hosted a graduate school workshop on Sep. 11 to help students with questions they may have about graduate school.Guest speaker Paul Clay, a visiting instructor for the School of Business Administration, program, spoke about his experience with graduate school. “I try and find different people to speak at the graduate workshops every semester,”...

Campus Confrontation Ends with Professor Handcuffed

Story by Carter Solomon

Friday, April 5, 2013, an incident occurred between a Fort Lewis College police officer and an FLC faculty member. No arrest was made, and no injuries were sustained, according to a statement provided by Glenna Sexton, the vice president of student affairs. The incident is currently being investigated, and the officer is on administrative leave during the ongoing investigation, the...

Fort Lewis is Vaccinated for FLU

Story by Michaela Leach

On April 1st, many students at Fort Lewis may have seen an article announcing the shift in title from FLC to FLU. Mitch Davis and the rest of FLC marketing and communications office get together every April Fool’s Day to come up with a creative story. Ken Wright of the marketing and communications office wrote the piece, which was viewed by hundreds of students on Facebook. According...

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