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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...
Board of Trustees Renews Thomas' Contract Board of Trustees Renews Thomas' Contract

Board of Trustees Renews Thomas' Contract

Story by Alison Uralli and Jarred Green

Dene Thomas, president of Fort Lewis College, has been reviewed by faculty and students to help the board of trustees decide whether or not to renew the contract for another three years.

Dene Thomas, president of Fort Lewis College, has been reviewed by faculty and students to help the board of trustees decide whether or not to renew the contract for another three years.   The board of trustees performs what is called a 360 survey of Dene Thomas, Dugald Owen, president of the faculty senate, said. This is a review of Thomas' performance over the last three...

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Thrive! and Ben and Jerry’s Fighting for Living Wages in La Plata County Thrive! and Ben and Jerry’s Fighting for Living Wages in La Plata County

Thrive! and Ben and Jerry’s Fighting for Living Wages in La Plata County

Story by Catherine Wheeler and Luke Perkins Graphic by Julia Volzke

La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition is hosting their annual spring event on Wednesday, April 15. An afternoon presentation is scheduled at Fort Lewis College at 4 p.m. in Noble Hall and a second presentation will take place at the Durango Public Library on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

 

La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition is hosting their annual spring event on Wednesday, April 15. An afternoon presentation is scheduled at Fort Lewis College at 4 p.m. in Noble Hall and a second presentation will take place at the Durango Public Library on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.   Thrive! Living Wage Coalition is a coalition that strives for living...

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Sustainability Initiative Grant Committee Confusion Sustainability Initiative Grant Committee Confusion

Sustainability Initiative Grant Committee Confusion

Story by Jarred Green Graphic by Julia Volzke

The Campus Sustainability Council has voiced concerns about their proposals for grant money to be used in projects over the summer. The CSC is a new organization that wishes to provide less ecological impact for the Fort Lewis College community.

 

The Campus Sustainability Council has voiced concerns about their proposals for grant money to be used in projects over the summer. The CSC is a new organization that wishes to provide less ecological impact for the Fort Lewis College community.   The main issue between the CSC and the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College is communication, Chloe Canterbury, volunteer chair of...

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The ASFLC Election Results & Wednesday’s ASFLC Meeting The ASFLC Election Results & Wednesday’s ASFLC Meeting

The ASFLC Election Results & Wednesday’s ASFLC Meeting

Story by Catherine Wheeler and Luke Perkins Photos by Callie Hagman

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College elections came to a close yesterday, the final results of which saw Lindley Gallegos and Jacob Smith elected to the positions of president and vice-president, respectively.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College elections came to a close yesterday, the final results of which saw Lindley Gallegos and Jacob Smith elected to the positions of president and vice-president, respectively.   “We want to thank the student body for voting us in,” Gallegos said.   Voting took place Monday through Wednesday and the results were...

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Correction to “Shifting Responsibility” of Print Issue 69 Correction to “Shifting Responsibility” of Print Issue 69

Correction to “Shifting Responsibility” of Print Issue 69

It has come to our attention that The Independent reported an error in our “Shifting Responsibility” article on page five of our latest print issue.

It has come to our attention that The Independent reported an error in our “Shifting Responsibility” article on page five of our latest print issue. Due to an error while paraphrasing a quote, The Independent referred to the Native American Indian Education Act as the Native American Protection Act, for which we formally apologize. The article covers the...

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