THE INDEPENDENT

The Independent Book Review: Who Rules the World? and Difficult Women

By Kirbie Bennett

Long before “fake news” and “alternative facts” became topics of national discussion and face-palming, the linguistic theorist and social critic Noam Chomsky was offering up in-depth reflections on the way power-systems manufacture consent, creating necessary illusions to distract citizens from systemic inequalities and injustices.

Long before “fake news” and “alternative facts” became topics of national discussion and face-palming, the linguistic theorist and social critic Noam Chomsky was offering up in-depth reflections on the way power-systems manufacture consent, creating necessary illusions to distract citizens from systemic inequalities and injustices. Chomsky’s critiques were...

FLC Softball Splits First Double Header With Regis

Story by Shandiin Ramsey

Sat. March 18 the Fort Lewis College Softball team faced the Regis University Rangers in a double header in Aztec, NM. The field at FLC is under renovations therefore the team is playing in Aztec for this season. The first game was close, but ended in a loss for the Skyhawks with a final score of 1-2.  The second game FLC came back for revenge and won with a final score of 9-2.

Sat. March 18 the Fort Lewis College Softball team faced the Regis University Rangers in a double header in Aztec, NM. The field at FLC is under renovations therefore the team is playing in Aztec for this season. The first game was close, but ended in a loss for the Skyhawks with a final score of 1-2.  The second game FLC came back for revenge and won with a final score of...

What is a Liberal Arts College and Why Should I Care?

Opinion by Jarred Green Photo by Traven Halley

As you may know, there has been an ongoing debate regarding the identity of Fort Lewis College. Should it be deemed a liberal arts college or a college that provides a “liberal education” to its students?

 

As you may know, there has been an ongoing debate regarding the identity of Fort Lewis College. Should it be deemed a liberal arts college or a college that provides a “liberal education” to its students?   Steve Meyers, senior lecturer and professor in the English department at FLC gave his opinion on what it means to be a public liberal arts college and why the...

FLC Women’s Lacrosse Rebounds Against Oklahoma Baptist

Story by Matt Roy Photos by Richie Scheuer

FLC was looking to get back in the win column after a loss in their last game against Lindenwood University. They beat Oklahoma Baptist University today at home 16-4.

 

FLC was looking to get back in the win column after a loss in their last game against Lindenwood University. They beat Oklahoma Baptist University today at home 16-4.   Oklahoma Baptist came into the game 2-5, 0-3 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and were looking for there first win in conference.   FLC came into this game 1-3, 1-1 in the RMAC, and started...

FLC Women's Lacrosse Overpowered by Second Ranked Lindenwood

Story by Matthew Roy Photo by Richie Scheuer

Second ranked team in the nation, the Lindenwood University’s women’s lacrosse in Saint Charles, Missouri, proved why they are ranked that high in their dominant win over the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks, 20-4.

Second ranked team in the nation, the Lindenwood University’s women’s lacrosse in Saint Charles, Missouri, proved why they are ranked that high in their dominant win over the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks, 20-4. FLC came into this game with momentum after a tough 10-9 overtime win over CSU-Pueblo a week ago. However, Lindenwood came into this game 4-0 off a dominant victory over...

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