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Science and Economics Play a Role in Snowpack Worry

By Ryan Simonovich Photo by Colton Branstetter

Thursday, February 22, 2018

The Southwest corner of the state’s snow water equivalent is 54 percent of normal, according to recent data from the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Low snowpack in Southwest Colorado could affect spring runoff and the local economy if levels do not rise. The Southwest corner of the state’s snow water equivalent is 54 percent of normal, according to recent data from the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Snow water equivalent measures how much water is in the snowpack and is the standard for keeping...

Digital and Social Media Marketing at FLC

By Becca Day

Thursday, February 22, 2018

The digital marketing landscape frequently changes, and Fort Lewis College’s marketing program has attempted to keep up with the industry.

The digital marketing landscape frequently changes, and Fort Lewis College’s marketing program has attempted to keep up with the industry. FLC offers its students two courses within its marketing program, Digital Marketing and Social Media Marketing, Tomasz Miaskiewicz, assistant professor of Marketing, said. “The fact that we already have two classes is...

Redefining Masculinity

By Benjamin Mandile

Thursday, February 22, 2018

In the past, men have been seen as tough and invulnerable, but in recent years across the world, the Mankind Project and other movements have started to redefine the issue of masculinity.

In the past, men have been seen as tough and invulnerable, but in recent years across the world, the Mankind Project and other movements have started to redefine the issue of masculinity. Within the Durango community, people are working to bridge the gap between men and women. Masculinity is a system of meanings people associate with being a man, Keri Brandt, a professor of...

The Fort’s Spring Sports

By Matthew T. Roy

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Men’s golf and women’s golf along with lacrosse, softball and track and field all begin their season this month.

Men’s golf and women’s golf along with lacrosse, softball and track and field all begin their season this month. The Independent sat down with all of the head coaches and a few players to get the inside scoop on all your Fort Lewis College spring sports teams. All varsity sports compete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Men’s Golf Looking To Make Noise...

Netflix: What To Watch This Month

By Teal Lehto

Thursday, February 22, 2018

After you finish your homework, of course.

Unleashed (2016) Have you ever wished your dog was a person? Or perhaps you’re more inclined to desire feline companionship? If your answer to either or both of those questions was yes, Unleashed may be the movie for you. This quirky rom-com focuses on a recently dumped app-designer who loses all trust in the male half of our species as a result of the break-up. Then due to some...