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Cookin' Stuff! Cookin' Stuff!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | Nels Christensen

Cookin' Stuff!

Food, friends and dorm life; how one student makes the most of kitchens on campus

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 

Fiesta en la Mesa
 Fiesta en la Mesa

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Steven Ben

Fiesta en la Mesa

Members of Ballet Folklorico de Durango, a cultural arts program that promotes Mexican culture, perform Sept. 19, 2025, during Fiesta en la Mesa...
Banging Heads in Buckley Park
 Banging Heads in Buckley Park

Thursday, October 2, 2025
Mya Simon and Garrett Middleton

Banging Heads in Buckley Park

Locals share an inside look into Durango's metal scene. 

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...

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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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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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Fort Lewis College Campus Police Blotter

By Becca Day

The Fort Lewis College Campus Police released the crime log and below is a summary of incidents that occured from April 2 to April 14.

 

The Fort Lewis College Campus Police released the crime log and below is a summary of incidents that occured from April 2 to April 14.   Monday, April 2 at 10:38 a.m. Police responded to an incident involving toys in the roadway on the 600 block of E. 8th Ave.   Tuesday, April 3 at 7:49 p.m. Police responded to an incident of trespass in Crofton Hall. Police made...

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ASFLC Report: BSU Travel Grant and Closing Ceremony

By Coya Pair

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday, Apr. 18.  to discuss a travel grant for the Black Student Union, and to hold an end-of-the year ceremony for all of the ASFLC senators.   Action Item- Resolution 18-036 The BSU requested a travel grant for a trip to Bellingham, Washington. This trip is to educate other schools on the Real Foods program and to...

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Are FLC Students Stressed for Finals? Are FLC Students Stressed for Finals?

Are FLC Students Stressed for Finals?

By: Breana Talamante-Benavidez

The spring 2018 semester is coming to an end, but finals have to be taken before anyone can enjoy summer break. The Independent asked Fort Lewis College students how they are dealing with stress during finals.

 

The spring 2018 semester is coming to an end, but finals have to be taken before anyone can enjoy summer break. The Independent asked Fort Lewis College students how they are dealing with stress during finals.   Kelsey Scott: Post-graduate, graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor's degree in environmental biology, Currently pursuing a Geographic Information Systems...

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