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Students raise concern about Native misrepresentation on campus
Students raise concern about Native misrepresentation on campus

Tuesday, February 25, 2020
By: Amber Labahe Indy Staff Writer

Students raise concern about Native misrepresentation on campus

The Fort Lewis College’s clocktower panels display images of the college’s history, military post, and Native American boarding...
The Future of FLC Athletics
The Future of FLC Athletics

Thursday, February 13, 2020
By William Charles Indy Staff Writer

The Future of FLC Athletics

Brandon Leimbach, the new athletic director for Skyhawks Athletics, continues to update Skyhawks Athletics staff and facilities since he was hired...

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The Creative Visions of Dan Eldon

Story by Megan West-Fogarty

Open Shutter Gallery, located downtown Durango, is currently displaying work by Dan Eldon, a photojournalist.  In 1993, Eldon died in Somalia while on assignment at the young age of 22. Eldon’s sister and mother continue to carry on his legacy today. Open Shutter Gallery brought in an art exhibit that shows how Eldon’s journals were much more than just words. This exhibit...

DIY: Waxing and Maintaining Your Skis or Snowboard

Story by Megan West-Fogarty

Maintaining skis and snowboards is an important task during the winter, but paying a technician to wax skis and boards can get pricey.

The frequency of use determines how often skis and snowboards need to be waxed, said Dan Wiener, a technician for Outdoor Pursuits.

Maintaining skis and snowboards is an important task during the winter, but paying a technician to wax skis and boards can get pricey. The frequency of use determines how often skis and snowboards need to be waxed, said Dan Wiener, a technician for Outdoor Pursuits. If skis and boards are not waxed regularly, the equipment will dry out and may not absorb the wax. “Personally I use...

Snowdown 2013

Get Ready to Get Geeky

Story by Bob Brockley Photos by Daniel HUppenthal Snowdown, Durango's 35-year-old celebration of all things winter, will honor the nerd this year. For this year's "Get Your Geek On" theme, participants are being encouraged to bring out their pocket protectors, calculators, and thickest glasses. “It will be easy this year. There are so many different types of...

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