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Falling for Gravity Lab Falling for Gravity Lab

Falling for Gravity Lab

By: Mia McCormick

Learn how the new climbing gym in Durango is impacting the community.

A new climbing gym in Durango opened in December of 2022, and while snow coats the rocks outside, the climbing community persists indoors.  After almost two years without a climbing gym, Gravity Lab finally emerged in Durango to give the local climbing community a space to gather, while also providing gear and resources to people who haven’t had the opportunity to climb...

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Oak Tree Youth Organization Branching out to Help Unhoused Youth Oak Tree Youth Organization Branching out to Help Unhoused Youth

Oak Tree Youth Organization Branching out to Help Unhoused Youth

By: Jakob Barlow

 

Homeless youth are struggling with Durango’s housing crisis, here’s how a local organization is stepping up to help

 

  When it comes to public discourse surrounding Durango’s housing crisis, inquiry regarding homeless and at-risk youth tends to be pervasive. “There are way too many homeless teenagers in this town,” Chris, a homeless 19-year-old, said. “Like I could go down to the recreational center whenever, and I can pick out like 10.” Chris has struggled with...

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The Invasion of Animas High The Invasion of Animas High

The Invasion of Animas High

By Lily Mann Indy Staff Writer Photos by: Solei Johnston

What being built near Bader/Snyder?

  Animas High School recently popped up on our campus, leaving students wondering what it is and where it came from. The opening of the Animas campus is Jan. 3, 2023 and an official announcement will be sent out soon from President Tom Stritikus, Jenni Trujillo, Dean of Education at Fort Lewis College, said.  Animas High School is a public charter school that focuses on...

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What's the proper-tea What's the proper-tea

What's the proper-tea

By: Zoe Coughlin-Glaser Indy Staff Writer

Highlighting Student Residences

  August Cox, who uses plural pronouns, is a second-year student and Residential Aid, for the traditional-style Escalante dorm. Cox decided to become an RA because they said they couldn’t afford housing off campus.  “Tuition, classes and housing are my main expenses to be here, and housing was about half of my cost to be at college,” they said. They said...

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The Housing Crisis at FLC The Housing Crisis at FLC

The Housing Crisis at FLC

By: Jake Fry & Dianna Montoya Indy Staff Writers

What are the Numbers?

  In the Fall 2019 semester, Fort Lewis College reported an increase of campus housing that would have required the housing of 103% students, Lauren Pope, Media Relations Strategist, said.  FLC housing capacity is set at 1550, she said.  Obtaining housing as a student has been a conversation around campus. Here is the data of what the institution has collected in...

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