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City Celebrates Bike Commuting

Story by Ryan Simonovich Photos by Isaac Furtney

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

A Winter Bike To Work Day event was held from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. last Friday at 1027 Main Ave. The event was held by the city of Durango to recognize, encourage and promote bicycle commuters in the winter.

A Winter Bike To Work Day event was held from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. last Friday at 1027 Main Ave. The event was held by the city of Durango to recognize, encourage and promote bicycle commuters in the winter. There was food and drink provided by local businesses and free bicycle tune-ups provided by San Juan Cycles, Amber Blake, director of transportation and sustainability for the...

Men’s Basketball Overcomes Halftime Deficit To Get Win and Advance

Story by Matt Roy Photo by Traven Halley

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Fort Lewis College men’s basketball won their opening game in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament against University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Tuesday night at home 92-85 after being down at halftime by 14 points.

Fort Lewis College men’s basketball won their opening game in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament against University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Tuesday night at home 92-85 after being down at halftime by 14 points. The Cougars came into this game as the #7 seed in the tournament after going 12-15, 11-11 in the RMAC, in the regular season. The Skyhawks came...

Time to Do Our Part

Opinion by Evan Wick

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

For a while here at Fort Lewis College we have been hearing a lot of talk about the future of our institution.

For a while here at Fort Lewis College we have been hearing a lot of talk about the future of our institution. In the past year, we have participated in listening sessions, committee meetings, and public forums where we’ve debated fiercely about a phrase: liberal arts education. We became so focused on three words that I believe we can all agree on is important to FLC, that maybe...

Movie Review: Arrival

Article by Roy Adams Graphic by Allison Anderson

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

With the current trend average sci-fi thrillers being made almost every year, such as Interstellar, Gravity, and The Martian; all laden with the same general story, given over and over again, who wants another one?

With the current trend average sci-fi thrillers being made almost every year, such as Interstellar, Gravity, and The Martian; all laden with the same general story, given over and over again, who wants another one? Director Denis Villeneuve (Incendies, Prisoners) seems to think people do. I was skeptical when queuing up his latest work, Arrival (2016), yet after finishing the...

Trump's First Month In Office

Story by Shandiin Ramsey Design by Allison Anderson

Sunday, February 26, 2017

From his cabinet picks to his controversial travel ban, President Donald Trump has been the talk of the nation. Although he has only been in office for about a month, Trump has managed to stay in the headlines with his executive orders and talk of future orders.

Editor’s Note: The Independent is committed to covering issues that are relevant to the Fort Lewis College student body as a whole, including issues that occur on the national level. For more information on national issues, specifically issues regarding the executive office, that pertain to Fort Lewis College students, check out our POTUS Watch here. From his cabinet...