THE INDEPENDENT

Artificial Invasion

By: Kiiyahno Edgewater and Lucien Verrone

A technical perspective of how AI is seeping into student life.

Artificial intelligence has long been used in science fiction as a motif for the unrelenting progress of technology. The AI HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey is a prime example of this motif. In the film, HAL was integrated into the system of a spaceship sent on a research expedition and was programmed to keep the mission’s purpose secret while also relaying accurate information. To...

Autumn Leaves

Poems by: Lisia Lucero Photos by: Sienna Reese

Fleeting glimpses during a fleeting season. A seasonal dose of fall poetry.

Leaves at Dusk the air is crisp so the night is at bliss but the earth is warm and orange the sun is falling so are the leaves they will probably be falling til’ christmas eve Leaves at Noon yellow and gold tickle the ground leaves drop without the slightest sound wind rustles with the trees the air is full of a nice breeze Leaves At Dawn the cool crisp air...

Horror Movie Reviews

By: Logan Roybal

Wondering what horror movie to watch for your next spooky movie night? Check out our three latest reviews for some thrilling options.

The month of October is known for a few things like the leaves changing colors, Halloween, and scary movies. Recently it seems that the Horror genre has gone through a bit of a renaissance that offers more than the usual jump scare and “don’t go in that room,” moments you might come to expect. If you look at the Horror movies that have been released this past year,...

From the Dirt

Photos and Words by: Scout Edmondson

Rediscovering Durango through food, as told through the eyes (and stomach) of a hungry college student.

As the leaves begin to change, heralding the coming snows of winter, Durango comes alive, bursting with flavor everywhere you look. The boughs of fruit trees lining Durango’s streets are weighed down by apricots, peaches, apples and cherries that are plump and impossibly sweet.  Farm fields are bursting with seasonal squash, tomatoes, corn, potatoes, sunflowers and leafy greens,...

Paradise for the Paranormal

By: Lisia Lucero and Sienna Reese

Sit back, relax, and prepare to get Spooked

There are few things more spine-shivering and stomach-solidifying than locking your keys in the apartment, dropping your earring down the sink, or actually leaving the stove on. Ghost stories are one of those few things.  With the spooky season starting to appear, let’s hear some paranormal encounters from some students at Fort Lewis College, if you...

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