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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 

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...
59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow
 59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow

Friday, May 2, 2025
Written by Junior Parrish, Photographed by Donovan Riley and Junior Parrish

59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow

An event that brings joy and beauty, Hozhoni Ambassadors and First Attendant said.

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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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Q&A: Jonathan Thompson, author of "River of Lost Souls"

By Ryan Simonovich

Local writer, Jonathan Thompson, recently released the book “River of Lost Souls: The Science, Politics, and Greed Behind the Gold King Mine Disaster” published by Torrey House Press.

 

Local writer, Jonathan Thompson, recently released the book “River of Lost Souls: The Science, Politics, and Greed Behind the Gold King Mine Disaster” published by Torrey House Press.   The Independent asked Thompson a few questions about his debut book.   Note: This interview has been edited for clarity.   Q: What’s your background? Why...

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Students Receive Legal Aid Through Student Government

By Benjamin Mandile

The Student Legal Aid Service allows students to get legal advice from an attorney at no cost to the student. Sessions occur in the ASFLC suite, SU 167, from noon until 1:30 p.m. The next session will be held tomorrow and will be the last of the semester.

The Student Legal Aid Service allows students to get legal advice from an attorney at no cost to the student. It can be stressful to find an attorney, but this is an opportunity for a student to receive legal advice from an attorney on campus, Mark Mastalski, director of the Dr. Terry R. Bacon Leadership Center, said.   There are a number of areas covered in this service, Arthur...

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ASFLC Report: Agreement Between ASFLC and the Environmental Center, RSO II & III Budget, Censure to a Senator and Travel Grants

By: Breana Talamante-Benavidez

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met to discuss a variety of topics on Wednesday, April 4. It discussed a formal document between ASFLC and the Environmental Center to continue the process of the EC becoming a Student Sponsored Organization.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met to discuss a variety of topics on Wednesday, April 4. It discussed a formal document between ASFLC and the Environmental Center to continue the process of the EC becoming a Student Sponsored Organization.   The Registered Student Organization II and RSO III grant budget was decreased to allow for more in the contingency fund, a fund...

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Russian Doping Scandal Whistleblowers Speak at Fort Lewis College Russian Doping Scandal Whistleblowers Speak at Fort Lewis College

Russian Doping Scandal Whistleblowers Speak at Fort Lewis College

By Ryan Simonovich

Vitaly and Yulia Stepanov, the husband-and-wife duo who were instrumental in exposing Russia’s state-run, Olympic-level doping program, spoke about their fight against doping in sport to a crowded Noble Hall on Tuesday.

 

Vitaly and Yulia Stepanov, the husband-and-wife duo who were instrumental in exposing Russia’s state-run, Olympic-level doping program, spoke about their fight against doping in sport to a crowded Noble Hall on Tuesday.   Vitaly is a former employee of the Russia Anti-Doping Agency, he said. When working for the agency, he witnessed how anti-doping officials facilitated and...

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