THE INDEPENDENT

Skyhawks Flying High after Thrashing Cowgirls

By Matthew T. Roy, Photos by Kayla Cata

Star freshman Vivian Gray and the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks flew past the New Mexico Highlands Cowgirls Friday night, 65-51.

Star freshman Vivian Gray and the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks flew past the New Mexico Highlands Cowgirls Friday night, 65-51.   FLC led 18-13 after one quarter of play. NMHU was able to hold the normally hot shooting FLC team to just 46.7% from the field in the quarter.   However, by halftime, the lead had jumped up to 14-points, 38-24, and the game was all but put...

ASFLC Report: New Senators, Climate Action Plans, RSO Approvals

By: Becca Day

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday evening to appoint new senators, remove the position of vice parliamentarian, discuss the effectiveness of ASFLC’s structure and approve a new Climate Action Plan.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday evening to appoint new senators, remove the position of vice parliamentarian, discuss the effectiveness of ASFLC’s structure and approve a new Climate Action Plan.   ASFLC also renewed the Pueblo Alliance and the National Association for Future Music Educators as Registered Student Organizations, and approved the...

Two Big Wins for FLC Basketball Programs

By Matthew T. Roy, Photos by Liam Brecht

On Saturday afternoon, both of the Fort Lewis College Skyhawk basketball teams won their respective games over the Colorado Christian University Cougars handily. The final score of the women’s game was 74-43 and the final score of the men’s game was 88-62.

On Saturday afternoon, both of the Fort Lewis College Skyhawk basketball teams won their respective games over the Colorado Christian University Cougars handily. The final score of the women’s game was 74-43 and the final score of the men’s game was 88-62.   FLC Women Get Back on Track   Coming into the game after uncharacteristically losing three out of...

ASFLC Report: Undocumented Student Protections

Story by: Becca Day Photo by: Kayla Cata

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College passed two resolutions Wednesday evening. One approved a statement protecting undocumented students and the other renewed the Geology Club. ASFLC also discussed the position of vice parliamentarian in its government body  in the Colorado room of the Student Union.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College passed two resolutions Wednesday evening. One approved a statement protecting undocumented students and the other renewed the Geology Club. ASFLC also discussed the position of vice parliamentarian in its government body  in the Colorado room of the Student Union.   Statement on Undocumented Students   The ASFLC approved...

Indigenous Peoples and the Dominant Culture: Q&A with James Anaya

By: Breana Talamante-Benavidez

James Anaya is the Dean of Law at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He spoke at Fort Lewis College on Thursday, Jan. 25 on the power behind discussing human rights.

 

James Anaya is the Dean of Law at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He spoke at Fort Lewis College on Thursday, Jan. 25 on the power behind discussing human rights.   Anaya’s writing and teaching focus on issues concerning human rights and land rights for indigenous peoples. Anaya also practiced law in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he represented Native Americans and...

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