Reported and Photographed by: AJ Repinski
A skateboarder's grind to improvement.
John Norsen, an environmental biology student, drops in at the Fort Lewis College mini-ramp. Located behind the Center of Southwest Studies building, students attend the park to have fun with friends after classes, he said.
Norsen locks into a trick.
An accidental weight-shift sends Norsen falling to his back. While skateboarding can be a challenge, Norsen says, he isn’t finished. “I’ve got to do this now,” he said....
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By: Mia McCormick
Learn how the new climbing gym in Durango is impacting the community.
A new climbing gym in Durango opened in December of 2022, and while snow coats the rocks outside, the climbing community persists indoors.
After almost two years without a climbing gym, Gravity Lab finally emerged in Durango to give the local climbing community a space to gather, while also providing gear and resources to people who haven’t had the opportunity to climb before.
On their way to the gym, climbers drive past an array of trees and houses before arriving at...
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By: Jakob Barlow
Homeless youth are struggling with Durango’s housing crisis, here’s how a local organization is stepping up to help
When it comes to public discourse surrounding Durango’s housing crisis, inquiry regarding homeless and at-risk youth tends to be pervasive.
“There are way too many homeless teenagers in this town,” Chris, a homeless 19-year-old, said. “Like I could go down to the recreational center whenever, and I can pick out like 10.”
Chris has struggled with housing since his childhood, especially after turning 18, without a parent and stable housing...
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By Lily Mann Indy Staff Writer Photos by: Solei Johnston
What being built near Bader/Snyder?
Animas High School recently popped up on our campus, leaving students wondering what it is and where it came from.
The opening of the Animas campus is Jan. 3, 2023 and an official announcement will be sent out soon from President Tom Stritikus, Jenni Trujillo, Dean of Education at Fort Lewis College, said.
Animas High School is a public charter school that focuses on early college endeavors and has been in the making for approximately 12 years, Trujillo...
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By: Zoe Coughlin-Glaser Indy Staff Writer
Highlighting Student Residences
August Cox, who uses plural pronouns, is a second-year student and Residential Aid, for the traditional-style Escalante dorm.
Cox decided to become an RA because they said they couldn’t afford housing off campus.
“Tuition, classes and housing are my main expenses to be here, and housing was about half of my cost to be at college,” they said.
They said that cutting out that cost has allowed them to relax a bit.
They said they're glad...
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