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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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ASFLC: FLC Presidential Candidates set to visit and Graduation Regalia

By: Mike Ranson

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on March 7 to discuss the new Fort Lewis College presidential candidates and graduation regalia.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on March 7 to discuss the new Fort Lewis College presidential candidates and graduation regalia.   FLC Presidential Candidates The three finalists for the presidential position at FLC have been finalized: Maria Guajardo, Tom Stritikus and Teresa C. Balser were selected. Guajardo is the Deputy Vice-President of Soka University...

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Fort Lewis College Campus Blotter

By: Becca Day

The Independent recently received a copy of the Fort Lewis College Crime Log. Below is a summary of incidents that happened from March 1 to March 16.

 

The Independent recently received a copy of the Fort Lewis College Crime Log. Below is a summary of incidents that happened from March 1 to March 16. Thursday, March 1 at 12:26 a.m. Police responded an incident in Animas Hall involving underage consumption of alcohol. An arrest, citation and release occurred.   Saturday, March 10 at 5:48 p.m. Police responded to an...

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ASFLC Report: RSO Funding, Three Presidential Candidates and the Transit Contract ASFLC Report: RSO Funding, Three Presidential Candidates and the Transit Contract

ASFLC Report: RSO Funding, Three Presidential Candidates and the Transit Contract

By: Breana Talamante-Benavidez

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on March 14. Members discussed funding for Academic Registered Student Organizations at varying RSO levels. It discussed the public forum that will be held for the three presidential candidates for Fort Lewis College and the contract with the Durango Transit Center further. ASFLC also passed two resolutions.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on March 14. Members discussed funding for Academic Registered Student Organizations at varying RSO levels. It discussed the public forum that will be held for the three presidential candidates for Fort Lewis College and the contract with the Durango Transit Center further. ASFLC also passed two resolutions.   RSO...

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Senior Spotlight: Sarah K. Williams

By: Faith Owens

Sarah K. Williams is a senior at Fort Lewis College and is graduating in the spring of 2018.

Q: What is your major of studies? A: My major is athletic training. Q: Why did you choose athletic training? A: Well, I knew I didn’t want to sit in an office all day, therefore I didn’t want to be involved in a business career. I really like sports, along with anatomy and healthcare. Q: What is your post-graduation plan?   A: I am going to California...

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FLC Loses Second Straight RMAC Championship

By Davis Deussen

The number two-seeded Regis University Rangers (26-5) defeated the number one-seeded Fort Lewis College Skyhawks (24-6) by a score of 88-80 on Saturday night, March 3, in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament championship game at Whalen Gymnasium.

The number two-seeded Regis University Rangers (26-5) defeated the number one-seeded Fort Lewis College Skyhawks (24-6) by a score of 88-80 on Saturday night, March 3, in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament championship game at Whalen Gymnasium.   This is Regis’ first RMAC Tournament Championship title in program history. This was also...

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