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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...

Custodian Arnulfo Pardo is Best Known for His Life Advice

By: Taylor Hutchison

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

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

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

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

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

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

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

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...