THE INDEPENDENT

FLC Softball Splits First Double Header Against UCCS

By Ryan Simonovich and Matthew Roy

Fort Lewis College softball got off to a bad start in their weekend series against the University of Colorado- Colorado Springs Mountain Lions on Friday. They lost the first game of the series with a final scores of 12-0 in the early bout, which ended in five innings. Although the first game was dismal, the Skyhawks won 10-7 in the late game.

Fort Lewis College softball got off to a bad start in their weekend series against the University of Colorado- Colorado Springs Mountain Lions on Friday. They lost the first game of the series with a final scores of 12-0 in the early bout, which ended in five innings. Although the first game was dismal, the Skyhawks won 10-7 in the late game.   The Skyhawks (6-33, 5-25 in RMAC) are...

Spotlight on FLC Student Veterans

Story by Shandiin Ramsey Photos by Crystal Ashike

Editor’s Note: This article is the second story in a 4-part-series of profiles highlighting veterans at Fort Lewis College.

Editor’s Note: This article is the second story in a 4-part-series of profiles highlighting veterans at Fort Lewis College.   Shea Rivers   Rivers joined the Army after dropping out after attending one semester at FLC, he said.     “My favorite thing about the military was probably the sense of purpose,” Rivers said.  “You...

Recap of the Miss Hozhoni Pageant

Story and Photos by Lacey Tewanema

The Miss Hozhoni pageant consisted of four components, three of which were held in the Fort Lewis College Ballroom for the past weeks every Tuesday.

The Miss Hozhoni pageant consisted of four components, three of which were held in the Fort Lewis College Ballroom for the past weeks every Tuesday.   The pageant consisted of an essay, interview, traditional food preparation, traditional and contemporary talents.   Each contestant introduced themselves in their traditional language at the beginning of each pageant...

FLC Notches First Shutout In Program History

By Matthew Roy

The Fort Lewis College Skyhawks women’s lacrosse team made history Thursday afternoon at home when they recorded the first shutout in program history, 19-0, against the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Mountain Lions.

The Fort Lewis College Skyhawks women’s lacrosse team made history Thursday afternoon at home when they recorded the first shutout in program history, 19-0, against the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Mountain Lions.   The dominating win Thursday for the Skyhawks (6-5, 6-2 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) extends their win-streak to four games as they look...

OP-ED: ‘GOVERNMENT- SEE NO EVIL, BE NO EVIL, NO”

Opinion and Image by Avery Martinez

The following is an opinion that does not reflect the viewpoints of The Independent News Organization.

The following is an opinion that does not reflect the viewpoints of The Independent News Organization.   Earlier, maybe only a half-hour ago, like thousands of Americans- I felt my heart beat out of control when the news broke about the dropping of the “Mother of All Bombs” on Afghanistan.   I felt, and could recall, the panic that terrorized me during the...

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