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Cookin' Stuff! Cookin' Stuff!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | Nels Christensen

Cookin' Stuff!

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

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 

Fiesta en la Mesa Fiesta en la Mesa

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | Steven Ben

Fiesta en la Mesa

Members of Ballet Folklorico de Durango, a cultural arts program that promotes Mexican culture, perform Sept. 19, 2025, during Fiesta en la Mesa...
Softball Renovations Won’t be Completed by Opening Weekend Softball Renovations Won’t be Completed by Opening Weekend

Softball Renovations Won’t be Completed by Opening Weekend

Written By Matthew Roy, Photos by Shania Concha-Ortiz

The Fort Lewis College women’s softball team will be playing its opening weekend this Saturday and Sunday, and possibly subsequent weekends, in Aztec, New Mexico, due to the $3 million renovation project to the FLC softball complex being delayed.

The Fort Lewis College women’s softball team will be playing its opening weekend this Saturday and Sunday, and possibly subsequent weekends, in Aztec, New Mexico, due to the $3 million renovation project to the FLC softball complex being delayed.   Last season, the softball team was forced to drive 45 minutes away to Aztec for every home game.   The final things...

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Provost Morris’ Home Window Broken by Bullet

By Ryan Simonovich

The incident may be motivated by tense budgetary discussions at the college.

A window at Fort Lewis College Provost Barbara Morris’ house in Durango was broken on Feb. 13 by a gunshot during an incident that may be motivated by tense budgetary discussions at the college.   The window was broken by a shot from either a small gun or air pellet gun, Morris said in an email The Independent sent seeking comment.   The incident was isolated with...

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ASFLC Report: Durango Transit Resolution, RMAC Tournament Tickets, RSO ASFLC Report: Durango Transit Resolution, RMAC Tournament Tickets, RSO

ASFLC Report: Durango Transit Resolution, RMAC Tournament Tickets, RSO

Mike Ranson

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday, Feb.14 to discuss the impact of the Durango Transit contract, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference ticket funding, and Registered Student Organizations approvals.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday, Feb.14 to discuss the impact of the Durango Transit contract, Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference ticket funding, and Registered Student Organizations approvals.   Durango Transit Contract   The ASFLC voted to serve the Durango city government a 60-day notice to cancel the current contract in which FLC is...

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Navajo Nation Looking to Purchase Property Near FLC for Navajo Student Housing

By: Breana Talamante-Benavidez

The Navajo Nation is planning on purchasing property near Fort Lewis College in the future to provide off-campus housing for Navajo students. The timeline for when this would take place is not yet known.

The Navajo Nation is planning on purchasing property near Fort Lewis College in the future to provide off-campus housing for Navajo students. The timeline for when this would take place is not yet known. In an interview with Colorado Public Radio, the president of the Navajo Nation, Russell Begaye, mentioned that the Navajo Nation is interested in purchasing property near FLC to provide an...

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ASFLC: Renewals, Approval, Travel Grant, Senator Appointments ASFLC: Renewals, Approval, Travel Grant, Senator Appointments

ASFLC: Renewals, Approval, Travel Grant, Senator Appointments

By: Benjamin Mandile, Photos by Colton Branstetter

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday night to discuss RSO renewals, approval, a travel grant, and senator appointments. 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday, Feb. 7th to discuss Registered Student Organizations’ renewals, an RSO approval, an RSO travel grant and senator appointments. RSO  Renewals The ASFLC voted unanimously to renew five RSOs including Feminist Voice, Master Plan/ Connect, Political Science Club, Rooted and the Student Athletic Trainers...

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