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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...
The ASFLC Meeting: Changing Senior ASFLC Members Credit Requirements Jan. 18 The ASFLC Meeting: Changing Senior ASFLC Members Credit Requirements Jan. 18

The ASFLC Meeting: Changing Senior ASFLC Members Credit Requirements Jan. 18

Story by Becca Day Photo by Jarred Green

ASFLC met Wednesday to discuss and pass Resolution 17-002, debate the use of a Common Grounds Values Statement banner, and discuss FAB Grants.

 

ASFLC met Wednesday to discuss and pass Resolution 17-002, debate the use of a Common Grounds Values Statement banner, and discuss FAB Grants. Resolution 17-002 proposes that seniors be given an exception to the requirement that ASFLC members enroll in at least 12 credit hours. “For example, last year Scott was our parliamentarian,” Connor Cafferty, ASFLC president said....

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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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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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The ASFLC: Tying Up Loose Ends Before Break The ASFLC: Tying Up Loose Ends Before Break

The ASFLC: Tying Up Loose Ends Before Break

Story by Izzy Farrell Photo by Jarred Green

The student activity fee, one constitutional amendment, and a few senate initiatives were discussed at this week’s ASFLC meeting.

 

The student activity fee, one constitutional amendment, and a few senate initiatives were discussed at this week’s ASFLC meeting.   The proposed student activity fee of $6.50 per credit was approved by the Institutional Fee Review Board, Mason Shea, student body vice president, said.  The current fee is $4.95 per credit.       Shea presented the...

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