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Pack a Mask: COVID-19 doesn’t temper tourist crowds Pack a Mask: COVID-19 doesn’t temper tourist crowds

Friday, April 30, 2021 | By Jack Boggs Indy Staff Writer

Pack a Mask: COVID-19 doesn’t temper tourist crowds

Although there still is a global pandemic, that is not stopping historic Durango from being a destination for tourists from around the country....

Two’s company, Three’s a Crowd
Two’s company, Three’s a Crowd

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
By Travis Dalenberg Indy Staff Writer

Two’s company, Three’s a Crowd

Seniors express gratitude but harbor disappointment in this year’s commencement ceremony.

FLC places COVID-19 vaccine mandate
FLC places COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Monday, April 26, 2021
By Coya Pair Indy Staff Writer

FLC places COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Here’s how the decision was made and what the student response has been.

People of Durango: Featuring Patrick Langlois
People of Durango: Featuring Patrick Langlois

Tuesday, March 9, 2021
By Jacob Monkarsh Indy Staff Writer

People of Durango: Featuring Patrick Langlois

Welcome to “People of Durango,” a new column from the Independent. Our very first profile of the term is featuring Patrick Langlois, a...

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Skyhawks Stay hot, Push Win Streak to 7 behind Second-Half Surge

Christian Kirkman

The Fort Lewis College men’s basketball team extended its win streak to 8 games after using a strong second half to secure a conference win against University of Colorado Colorado Springs

The Fort Lewis College men’s basketball team extended its win streak to 8 games after using a strong second half to secure a conference win against University of Colorado Colorado Springs.  Despite not having their usual energy to start the game and losing one of their top defenders to injury early, the Skyhawks regrouped in the second half and delivered when it...

ASFLC Meeting 2/11

Preston Roundy

Information for students about the weekly meeting of the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College

Senators playing a game of Blooket, future winner Senator Anguiano in the lead The Feb. 11 Associated Students of Fort Lewis College meeting was unique, with members of the senate participating in games including Blookets and a Kahoot in order to review the constitution and parliamentary proceedings. Senators competed to win prizes including a guitar, a teapot, and various stress...

Trans Day of Remembrance at Fort Lewis College

Jimena Lopez

Nov. 20 is nationally recognized as Trans Day of Remembrance. This day serves as an opportunity to remember and mourn members of the transgender community that have been lost due to lethal violence and suicide. 

Fort Lewis College hosted two separate community events to honor this day.

Nov. 20 is nationally recognized as Trans Day of Remembrance. This day serves as an opportunity to remember and mourn members of the transgender community that have been lost due to lethal violence and suicide.  Fort Lewis College hosted two separate community events to honor this day.  The host of these events, and assistant director of The Gender and Sexuality Resource...

Cookin' Stuff!

Nels Christensen

Food, friends and dorm life; how one student makes the most of kitchens on campus

In my household of four, there is one shining star when it comes to cooking: Rory Kelly Denman, a second-year student at Fort Lewis College. When he’s gone, we starve.  We live in the Centennial Apartments with access to a full kitchen. Breakfasts often consist of eggs and bagels, with a typical dinner of Zia Taqueria or frozen pizza. This somehow doesn’t get old; however,...

Community and Music Production with Kino Benally

Nels Christensen

November is Native American Heritage Month, and Fort Lewis College is kicking off a series of events to celebrate.

The Center of Southwest Studies hosted musician Kino Benally on November 6 for a workshop on music and soundscape production. Benally, also known by the name of Dj Béeso, is a Diné artist from Shiprock, NM. He works as an independent musician and sound engineer.

  November is Native American Heritage Month, and Fort Lewis College is kicking off a series of events to celebrate. The Center of Southwest Studies hosted musician Kino Benally on November 6 for a workshop on music and soundscape production. Benally, also known by the name of Dj Béeso, is a Diné artist from Shiprock, NM. He works as an independent musician and sound...

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