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Fashion Thrift Market at Fort Lewis College Fashion Thrift Market at Fort Lewis College

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | Scott Logan

Fashion Thrift Market at Fort Lewis College

Fashion at Fort Lewis, a Registered Student Organization, hosted a Fashion Thrift at 9 a.m. on Oct. 2, at the Student Union Plaza.  
The Indigenous Garden is Open! The Indigenous Garden is Open!

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | Izzy Mora

The Indigenous Garden is Open!

Fort Lewis College hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the long awaited Indigenous Garden opening to the south of the Art & Design Hall on...
Bears on Campus
 Bears on Campus

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Story by Zara Tucker, Photo by Melvin Scott Jr.

Bears on Campus

Black bear encounters have increased in Durango as bears search for food after a warm winter and a late freeze, leading to much higher human and...

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ASFLC Report: Budgets and Elections

By: Becca Day

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met to discuss the Student Activity Fee Budget, the Memorandum of Understanding with KDUR, and the MOU with the Environmental Center on Wednesday evening.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met to discuss the Student Activity Fee Budget, the Memorandum of Understanding with KDUR, and the MOU with the Environmental Center on Wednesday evening.   Students had the opportunity to voice their opinions during the public participation portion of the meeting which doubled as a forum to discuss the FLC presidential candidates....

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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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