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Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | Story and Photos by Zara Tucker

What's the Buzz with Bee Club?

The honeybees are staying in their hives, but Bee Club is still buzzing.

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...

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The Ins and Outs of The Durango Restaurant Industry

By Faith Owen

The restaurant industry of Durango’s employees, managers and owners comment on what it is like to experience both the perks and conflicts of the business itself.

 

The restaurant industry of Durango’s employees, managers and owners comment on what it is like to experience both the perks and conflicts of the business itself.   Employees   Courtney Hancock was hired by a local sushi restaurant in July of 2016, she said.   “I was actually hired because I previously knew one of the managers who worked...

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Netflix: What To Watch This Month

By Teal Lehto

Teal's top Netflix picks. 

A Series of Unfortunate Events (Season 2) The second installment of this series is just as sardonic and hilarious as the first. What really impresses me about this series is how effectively the directors maintain the original author’s voice. If you were a nerdy little kid like me (who made few friends but read A LOT of books) this show will be a nostalgic trip back to lonely days in...

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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...

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INDY Reviews: I Can Only Imagine

By Benjamin Mandile

The newly released film, I Can Only Imagine tells the story behind MercyMe’s hit song, I Can Only Imagine, which is arguably one of the most famous songs in the Christian music industry.

 

The newly released film, I Can Only Imagine tells the story behind MercyMe’s hit song, I Can Only Imagine, which is arguably one of the most famous songs in the Christian music industry. The film bases its plot on the life of Bart Millard, the lead singer of MercyMe as it takes the viewer on a journey from his childhood that is filled with emotional and physical abuse from his father...

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