THE INDEPENDENT

Custodian Arnulfo Pardo is Best Known for His Life Advice

By: Taylor Hutchison

In between cleaning, doing laundry, and being a handyman in the Student Life Center, 64-year-old Arnulfo Pardo, who goes by Arnie, offers life advice to students.

In between cleaning, doing laundry, and being a handyman in the Student Life Center, 64-year-old Arnulfo Pardo, who goes by Arnie, offers life advice to students. Chad Myron, a Fort Lewis College student, works at the Student Life Center, where Pardo is a custodian, and has a good relationship with Pardo. The two discuss things like the food on the Navajo Reservation. “We talk back...

Study Abroad Summer 2019

By: Coya Pair

One of the least expensive ways to travel is as a student, Scott Miller, International Student Advisor said. Fort Lewis College has many programs to get students out of the country, with the help of fundraising, financial aid or scholarships.

One of the least expensive ways to travel is as a student, Scott Miller, International Student Advisor said. Fort Lewis College has many programs to get students out of the country, with the help of fundraising, financial aid or scholarships. Listed below, are a few organizations that partner with FLC to allow students to study abroad for a whole semester.   International Student...

The San Juan’s Unstable Snowpack: What It Means for Backcountry Travelers

By: Nate DeCremer

With winter in full effect across Southwest Colorado, the San Juan mountain range has become a playground for backcountry snow sports, but also one of the most avalanche -prone mountain ranges in the country.

With winter in full effect across Southwest Colorado, the San Juan mountain range has become a playground for backcountry snow sports, but also one of the most avalanche -prone mountain ranges in the country. With the San Juan Mountains as our backyard here in Durango, students are privileged to have easy access to some of the best backcountry terrain in Colorado. While the San Juans have...

Spring is Here, Season is Near

By: Colton Branstetter and Mandy Lorenson

Fort Lewis College student athletes are gearing up for the new seasons ahead.

Fort Lewis College student athletes are gearing up for the new seasons ahead. Even though spring semester has just begun, student athletes who participate in lacrosse, track and field, and softball have been preparing for this semester since fall. And for seniors about to embark on their final seasons as college athletes, it’s a time of reflection. Passing the Torch The...

From Red Hearts to Red Flags

By: Meritt Drake

Valentine’s day can be difficult to navigate for both those who are single and people in relationships. Dating can seem risky, and there are many aspects that can deter people from getting into relationships. These can range from compatibility issues to larger issues.

Valentine’s day can be difficult to navigate for both those who are single and people in relationships. Dating can seem risky, and there are many aspects that can deter people from getting into relationships. These can range from compatibility issues to larger issues. “Talking about the risks of dating makes it sound like if you go to dinner with someone you might get raped, so...

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