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Indigenous People's Day 2025 Indigenous People's Day 2025

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Written by Mya Simon, Photographed by M'iitra Pino

Indigenous People's Day 2025

October rain does little to keep FLC from celebrating Indigenous culture 

Safety First, Because Accidents Last Safety First, Because Accidents Last

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | Nels Christensen

Safety First, Because Accidents Last

Fort Lewis police report safety statistics in recent years. 

Hotels: the new Dorms? Hotels: the new Dorms?

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | Jimena Lopez

Hotels: the new Dorms?

Back to school! While some Fort Lewis students were making sure they had their backpacks ready to go, others were making sure they had somewhere...

ASFLC Report: ASFLC Holds Election Results and Votes to Approve Changes to FAB Bylaws

By Benjamin Mandile

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday night at which time ASFLC president Dustin Fink updated the Senate on student-government elections, discussed changes to the Financial Allocation Board bylaws and created two new FAB at-large-senator positions.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday night at which time ASFLC president Dustin Fink updated the Senate on student-government elections, discussed changes to the Financial Allocation Board bylaws and created two new FAB at-large-senator positions. Election Results Held During his officer report ASFLC president Dustin Fink made a statement about the ASFLC student...

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ASFLC: FLC Presidential Candidates set to visit and Graduation Regalia

By: Mike Ranson

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on March 7 to discuss the new Fort Lewis College presidential candidates and graduation regalia.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on March 7 to discuss the new Fort Lewis College presidential candidates and graduation regalia.   FLC Presidential Candidates The three finalists for the presidential position at FLC have been finalized: Maria Guajardo, Tom Stritikus and Teresa C. Balser were selected. Guajardo is the Deputy Vice-President of Soka University...

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Fort Lewis College Campus Blotter

By: Becca Day

The Independent recently received a copy of the Fort Lewis College Crime Log. Below is a summary of incidents that happened from March 1 to March 16.

 

The Independent recently received a copy of the Fort Lewis College Crime Log. Below is a summary of incidents that happened from March 1 to March 16. Thursday, March 1 at 12:26 a.m. Police responded an incident in Animas Hall involving underage consumption of alcohol. An arrest, citation and release occurred.   Saturday, March 10 at 5:48 p.m. Police responded to an...

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ASFLC Report: RSO Funding, Three Presidential Candidates and the Transit Contract ASFLC Report: RSO Funding, Three Presidential Candidates and the Transit Contract

ASFLC Report: RSO Funding, Three Presidential Candidates and the Transit Contract

By: Breana Talamante-Benavidez

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on March 14. Members discussed funding for Academic Registered Student Organizations at varying RSO levels. It discussed the public forum that will be held for the three presidential candidates for Fort Lewis College and the contract with the Durango Transit Center further. ASFLC also passed two resolutions.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on March 14. Members discussed funding for Academic Registered Student Organizations at varying RSO levels. It discussed the public forum that will be held for the three presidential candidates for Fort Lewis College and the contract with the Durango Transit Center further. ASFLC also passed two resolutions.   RSO...

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Senior Spotlight: Sarah K. Williams

By: Faith Owens

Sarah K. Williams is a senior at Fort Lewis College and is graduating in the spring of 2018.

Q: What is your major of studies? A: My major is athletic training. Q: Why did you choose athletic training? A: Well, I knew I didn’t want to sit in an office all day, therefore I didn’t want to be involved in a business career. I really like sports, along with anatomy and healthcare. Q: What is your post-graduation plan?   A: I am going to California...

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