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ASFLC Candidates Q&A: Cody Stroup and Madison Klearman

By: Mandy Lorenson

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

The Independent sat down with president and vice president candidates for the student body government elections. Polls opened at 8:00 a.m. on Monday and close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Editor's note: The following interviews have been edited for clarity. The Independent sat down with president and vice president candidates for the student body government elections. Polls opened at 8:00 a.m. on Monday and close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Students can vote online for ASFLC elections. Cody Stroup: President Candidate What prior experience do you have that...

Behind the Scenes of a Campus Snow Day

By: Mandy Lorenson

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

On the days where the Fort Lewis College campus gets hit with snow, the Physical Plant Services Snow Management Team evaluates multiple factors on campus to determine what they need to do to get campus ready for the new day.

On the days where the Fort Lewis College campus gets hit with snow, the Physical Plant Services Snow Management Team evaluates multiple factors on campus to determine what they need to do to get campus ready for the new day. “It start with the Physical Plant Services,” Lauren Savage, FLC media relations coordinator, said. From the time Physical Plant starts to make their way...

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,...