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Pack a Mask: COVID-19 doesn’t temper tourist crowds Pack a Mask: COVID-19 doesn’t temper tourist crowds

Friday, April 30, 2021 | By Jack Boggs Indy Staff Writer

Pack a Mask: COVID-19 doesn’t temper tourist crowds

Although there still is a global pandemic, that is not stopping historic Durango from being a destination for tourists from around the country....
Two’s company, Three’s a Crowd
 Two’s company, Three’s a Crowd

Tuesday, April 27, 2021
By Travis Dalenberg Indy Staff Writer

Two’s company, Three’s a Crowd

Seniors express gratitude but harbor disappointment in this year’s commencement ceremony.

FLC places COVID-19 vaccine mandate
 FLC places COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Monday, April 26, 2021
By Coya Pair Indy Staff Writer

FLC places COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Here’s how the decision was made and what the student response has been.

People of Durango: Featuring Patrick Langlois
 People of Durango: Featuring Patrick Langlois

Tuesday, March 9, 2021
By Jacob Monkarsh Indy Staff Writer

People of Durango: Featuring Patrick Langlois

Welcome to “People of Durango,” a new column from the Independent. Our very first profile of the term is featuring Patrick Langlois, a...

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Fort Lewis College Community Responds to Graffiti Incident Fort Lewis College Community Responds to Graffiti Incident

Fort Lewis College Community Responds to Graffiti Incident

By: Benjamin Mandile

Students living in the five dormitories in the quad woke up Friday morning to spray-painted obscenities on all of the residence halls and the Miller Student Services building.

Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. Please check theindyonline.com for more coverage. Students living in the five dormitories in the quad woke up Friday morning to spray-painted obscenities on all of the residence halls and the Miller Student Services building. The red graffiti was also found on a number of students’ personal vehicles parked near the dorms, on the...

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8 Things To Do if You’re Single and Ready to Mingle on Valentine’s Day

By: Nate DeCremer

Valentine’s Day is a special holiday that gives people a chance to show appreciation for their loved ones. For those who don’t have a significant other or anyone who is looking for some fun, here are seven activities you can do to make your Valentine’s Day one to remember.

Valentine’s Day is a special holiday that gives people a chance to show appreciation for their loved ones. For those who don’t have a significant other or anyone who is looking for some fun, here are seven activities you can do to make your Valentine’s Day one to remember. 1. Singing Valentines Location: Student Union Sign Ups: Monday-Wednesday 12:20 - 2:00 p.m. and...

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StillHouse Junkies Headline Animas City Theatre StillHouse Junkies Headline Animas City Theatre

StillHouse Junkies Headline Animas City Theatre

By: Coya Pair

Durango is popular for its bluegrass scene and has several local bluegrass bands. One of Durango’s local bluegrass bands is the StillHouse Junkies.

Durango is popular for its bluegrass scene and has several local bluegrass bands. One of Durango’s local bluegrass bands is the StillHouse Junkies. On Saturday, StillHouse Junkies headlined a show at the Animas City Theatre to promote their first extended play record as a trio, “Hillbilly Poetry.” The group has played at the ACT several times as an opening act, but this...

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Faculty Senate Discusses Programs to Retain Freshman

By: Meritt Drake

Fort Lewis College Faculty Senate met on Thursday, Feb. 7 to hear from a subcommittee designing a freshman seminar and to discuss the use of Open Education Resources.

Fort Lewis College Faculty Senate met on Thursday, Feb. 7 to hear from a subcommittee designing a freshman seminar and to discuss the use of Open Education Resources. First Year Launch Program A committee has put together a plan to improve freshman to sophomore retention rates through an eight week-long seminar that would be required for all freshman or transfer students to take. The...

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Students Lead Weekly Discussions about Gender and Sexuality Students Lead Weekly Discussions about Gender and Sexuality

Students Lead Weekly Discussions about Gender and Sexuality

By: Taylor Hutchison

Tea at the G is where everyone is welcome to come and listen to a discussion topic about gender and sexuality.

Tea at the G is where everyone is welcome to come and listen to a discussion topic about gender and sexuality. Held weekly at 1 p.m. on Thursday in the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center in Reed Library, students drink tea and share stories. Nancy Stoffer, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center director, works with interns to decide on a discussion topic for each meeting. The Fort...

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