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ASFLC Elections Committee Updates Election Bylaws

By: Benjamin Mandile

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College revised their student election bylaws for the 2019 election after an issue during the 2018 election.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College revised their student election bylaws for the 2019 election after an issue during the 2018 election. During last year's election a complaint was made against Chance Salway, the current ASFLC president, claiming that he was actively campaigning in the Student Union Building against campaign rules stated on page 5 of the 2018 election...

Multiple Tutoring Options Available to Students on Campus

By: Nate DeCremer

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Fort Lewis College offers students several options to get tutoring help in a multitude of different subjects through resources such as the Writing Center, Algebra and Statistics Alcove, and the Math Assistance Center.

Fort Lewis College offers students several options to get tutoring help in a multitude of different subjects through resources such as the Writing Center, Algebra and Statistics Alcove, and the Math Assistance Center. For students looking for help with their writing, or just looking for a second pair of eyes. The Writing Center in Jones 105 is an excellent resource to get student-to-student...

Snow Impact on Spring and Summer Conditions

By: Coya Pair

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Durango’s snow pact has been 120 percent of the average this year, Aaron Ball, adventure education operations manager at Fort Lewis College, said.

Durango’s snow pact has been 120 percent of the average this year, Aaron Ball, adventure education operations manager at Fort Lewis College, said. Compared to last year, the amount of snow in the Durango area has been quite surprising. However according to climate change patterns, this unpredictable weather isn’t so unpredictable after all, Heidi Steltzer, biology professor,...

QPR Training to be Implemented on Campus

By Taylor Hutchison

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Faculty and staff at Fort Lewis College plan to implement a new suicide prevention resource in response to the high suicide rate in Durango.

Editor’s Note: There are several resources that students may use if they feel the need to harm themselves including the following: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK(8255) The Counseling Center Crisis Hotline: (970-247-5245) Axis Health Systems Crisis Hotline: (970-259-2162) Faculty and staff at Fort Lewis College plan to implement a new suicide...

Q&A on the Significance of Black History Month

By: Tiarney Andreas

Thursday, February 28, 2019

In honor of February being national Black History Month, The Independent asked Black Student Union Members, as well as Kate Smith, a professor in sociology at Fort Lewis, what Black History Month means to them and where they hope it goes in the future.

In honor of February being national Black History Month, The Independent asked Black Student Union Members, as well as Kate Smith, a professor in sociology at Fort Lewis, what Black History Month means to them and where they hope it goes in the future. Editor’s Note: The following interviews have been edited and condensed for clarity. What does Black History Month mean to...