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One story, a decade later, carries lasting impact for Native women

By Barbara Edwards Indy Staff Writer

Monday, December 16, 2019

Diane Millich, a Southern Ute tribal member and advocate for the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, shared her experience of domestic violence on the reservation at the Violence Against Native Women symposium in the fall of 2019 to stress the importance of support services and legislation for women.

Diane Millich, a Southern Ute tribal member and advocate for the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, shared her experience of domestic violence on the reservation at the Violence Against Native Women symposium in the fall of 2019 to stress the importance of support services and legislation for women. VAWA was first passed in 1994 in order to improve the law enforcement and service...

The Meaning of Consent: FLC’s Approach to preventing Sexual Assault

By Kim Cassels Indy Staff Writer

Friday, December 13, 2019

The beginning and end of colleges’ academic years tend to have higher rates of sexual assault cases, which sources attribute to the increased use of drugs, alcohol and the misunderstanding of consent.

The beginning and end of colleges’ academic years tend to have higher rates of sexual assault cases, which sources attribute to the increased use of drugs, alcohol and the misunderstanding of consent. One in five sexual assault cases nationwide are reported to law enforcement, Christain Champagne, the 6th Judicial District Attorney said. People who are at the highest risk for...

More than Just Sounds: A look into EDM in Durango

By Charlotte Williams Indy Staff Writer

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Durango’s music scene is most commonly associated with bluegrass or jambands, but live shows for these genres only serve a portion of the community.

Durango’s music scene is most commonly associated with bluegrass or jambands, but live shows for these genres only serve a portion of the community. Electronic dance music, the kind most commonly associated with raves, is not only produced but also enjoyed by residents of Durango, and is considered an up and coming genre, according to Eugene Salaz, the talent and production...

Does Gene Mapping Really Tell You Who You Are?

By Kim Cassels Indy Staff Writer

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Many people have participated in some sort of genealogy test— a research study that collects DNA from as many people possible to track the migration patterns of human ancestors out of Africa.

Many people have participated in some sort of genealogy test— a research study that collects DNA from as many people possible to track the migration patterns of human ancestors out of Africa. Geneaology companies provide a simple kit to collect those precious epithelial cells that hold the key to your biological archive. Whether it’s blood or spit...

Instructors attempt to build a community through First Year Launch program

By Alx Lee Indy Staff Writer

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

First Year Experience, a semester-long program designed to connect freshman students with mentorship through Fort Lewis College faculty, started this fall.

First Year Experience, a semester-long program designed to connect freshman students with mentorship through Fort Lewis College faculty, started this fall. Michelle Bonanno, the First Year Experience coordinator, said instructors could create a community within the classes and build a relationship with students. The First Year development team consisted of seven instructors...