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Testing Tampons for Women's Health Testing Tampons for Women's Health

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Written by Manhattan Adams, Photos by Manhattan Adams and Donovon Riley

Testing Tampons for Women's Health

Fort Lewis College chemistry researchers investigate heavy metals in tampons.

2025 Hawk Tank Gala 2025 Hawk Tank Gala

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | Written by AJ Repinski

2025 Hawk Tank Gala

Students from the southwest celebrate the end of the business competition. 

Catalyzing Creativity Catalyzing Creativity

Monday, March 24, 2025 | Manhattan Adams

Catalyzing Creativity

Undergraduate Students Get Hands-On Research Experience at Fort Lewis College

Fort Lewis as a Native American Boarding School

By Coya Pair

“Unless you’re actively searching, you could go blissfully through college not knowing about that Fort Lewis wasn’t always a liberal arts school here on the mesa.”

Many students are aware that Fort Lewis College started as a Native American boarding school. However, not many students are aware of what Native American boarding schools were, how they worked, or why this history is vital information for understanding FLC’s Native American tuition waiver.   Why We Have the Native American Tuition Waiver In 1910, the land and buildings...

Top 10 Places to Study On/Off Campus

By Mike Ranson

Get back to reading! 

    Hammock on the Ridge -  If you’re looking for a scenic view of Durango, you've found what many people find so intriguing about the FLC campus. If you don’t mind some background noise from the cars passing by then you’re in the right place to study for finals. Balcony outside The Rocket: The balcony outside The Rocket is the perfect...

Q&A: 2018-19 Ms. Hozhoni April Yazza

By Coya Pair

April Yazza was awarded Ms. Hozhoni for the 2018-2019 school year at Fort Lewis College. The Independent sat down with Yazza to discuss her crowning as Ms.Hozhoni.

 

April Yazza was awarded Ms. Hozhoni for the 2018-2019 school year at Fort Lewis College. The Independent sat down with Yazza to discuss her crowning as Ms.Hozhoni.   Editor’s Note: Some of the answers have been edited for brevity and clarity.   Q: How do you feel now that you’re Ms.Hozhoni?   A: No idea, it’s still sinking in. I feel very...

Fort Lewis College Campus Police Blotter

By Becca Day

The Fort Lewis College Campus Police released the crime log and below is a summary of incidents that occured from April 2 to April 14.

 

The Fort Lewis College Campus Police released the crime log and below is a summary of incidents that occured from April 2 to April 14.   Monday, April 2 at 10:38 a.m. Police responded to an incident involving toys in the roadway on the 600 block of E. 8th Ave.   Tuesday, April 3 at 7:49 p.m. Police responded to an incident of trespass in Crofton Hall. Police made...

ASFLC Report: BSU Travel Grant and Closing Ceremony

By Coya Pair

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday, Apr. 18.  to discuss a travel grant for the Black Student Union, and to hold an end-of-the year ceremony for all of the ASFLC senators.   Action Item- Resolution 18-036 The BSU requested a travel grant for a trip to Bellingham, Washington. This trip is to educate other schools on the Real Foods program and to...

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