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Durango Unites in Anti-Trump Rally Durango Unites in Anti-Trump Rally

Durango Unites in Anti-Trump Rally

Photos by Crystal Ashike, Allison Anderson and Traven Halley

Students at Fort Lewis College and Durango residents rally in response to the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

Fort Lewis College students left their classes to participate in an organized walk out in protest of Donald Trump’s inauguration at 10:15 a.m. on Friday.   Students gathered in front of Reed Library and began their protest, there were about 40 students in attendance.     The FLC Sociology department played a large part in organizing the event, Enrique Maestas,...

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The ASFLC: Response to Student Defacing of Ruins in Utah and Changes for 2017

Story by Chris Mannara

The Durango Herald recently reported on graffiti that was left by Fort Lewis College students on an archaeological site near Bluff, Utah. These markings were connected to an Outdoor Pursuits Yoga in the Backcountry that occurred in October.

 

The Durango Herald recently reported on graffiti that was left by Fort Lewis College students on an archaeological site near Bluff, Utah. These markings were connected to an Outdoor Pursuits Yoga in the Backcountry that occurred in October.   On Wednesday, Connor Cafferty, student body president, said the recent defacing of Native American ruins by a group of FLC students is...

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RSO Spotlight: Dance Co-Motion and Feminist Voice

Story by Carolyn Estes

As a way of chronicling the student experience at Fort Lewis College The Independent will be running a series of articles spotlighting the Registered Student Organizations on Campus. The RSOs chosen for each article are randomly generated and featured in the order they were chosen.

 

As a way of chronicling the student experience at Fort Lewis College The Independent will be running a series of articles spotlighting the Registered Student Organizations on Campus. The RSOs chosen for each article are randomly generated and featured in the order they were chosen.     There is more to the college experience than merely showing up for class and turning in...

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Two Durango Residents with a Goal: Animas River Clean Up Two Durango Residents with a Goal: Animas River Clean Up

Two Durango Residents with a Goal: Animas River Clean Up

Story and Photos by Jarred Green

On November 19, Durango residents, Arissa Gordon and Kara Weese put together the Animas River Clean Up event where local community members gathered together at Schneider park to clean up the Animas River Trail.

On November 19, Durango residents, Arissa Gordon and Kara Weese put together the Animas River Clean Up event where local community members gathered together at Schneider park to clean up the Animas River Trail.   The event had a turnout of about 50 people, Kara Weese, event organizer, said.   Getting Started   "We were picking up trash one day, and then we...

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Too Much of a Good Thing: Risks of Excessive Caffeine Consumption Too Much of a Good Thing: Risks of Excessive Caffeine Consumption

Too Much of a Good Thing: Risks of Excessive Caffeine Consumption

Story by Travis Good Photos by Andrew Lovell

Addiction and substance abuse can come in many forms, from alcohol and tobacco to prescription medications, and even the coffee you drink.

Addiction and substance abuse can come in many forms, from alcohol and tobacco to prescription medications, and even the coffee you drink.   Caffeine, both naturally occurring and synthetic, has been a part of the human diet for centuries, starting with beverages made from the cacao seed in Aztec culture, Marine CLay, a registered dietitian nutritionist, said. The introduction of...

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