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What's the Buzz with Bee Club?
 What's the Buzz with Bee Club?

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Story and Photos by Zara Tucker

What's the Buzz with Bee Club?

The honeybees are staying in their hives, but Bee Club is still buzzing.

ICE in Durango - Students Engage in Local Protests
 ICE in Durango - Students Engage in Local Protests

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Story by Nels Christensen, Photos by Steven Ben

ICE in Durango - Students Engage in Local Protests

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been active across Colorado, including the community of Durango.

Dazzling New Exhibit in the Center of Southwest Studies
 Dazzling New Exhibit in the Center of Southwest Studies

Saturday, March 7, 2026
Story and Photos by Preston Roundy

Dazzling New Exhibit in the Center of Southwest Studies

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College revealed its newest exhibit, “Constellations of Place,” with an opening...

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What it Takes to Make All Students Feel Safe on the FLC Campus

By: Breana Talamante-Benavidez

The Fort Lewis College campus offers many resources to help students of all identities and backgrounds feel comfortable, safe and included on campus.

The Fort Lewis College campus offers many resources to help students of all identities and backgrounds feel comfortable, safe and included on campus.   Minority students who are struggling with feeling safe or comfortable on campus, can look to programs such as the Native American Center, El Centro de Muchos Colores and the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center to find a place of...

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Weekend Getaways & Hidden Gems

By Coya Pair

In the Durango area, there is much to do and explore.

In the Durango area, there is much to do and explore. In just a few hours or less, you can get into high mountain ranges or low desert canyons.   “For high country, I love Ice Lake Basin,” Nick Richardson, manager of The Living Tree, said. “You really just can't understand the beauty of that place without going there.”   Ice Lake Basin trail...

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ASFLC Report: ASFLC Holds Election Results and Votes to Approve Changes to FAB Bylaws

By Benjamin Mandile

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday night at which time ASFLC president Dustin Fink updated the Senate on student-government elections, discussed changes to the Financial Allocation Board bylaws and created two new FAB at-large-senator positions.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday night at which time ASFLC president Dustin Fink updated the Senate on student-government elections, discussed changes to the Financial Allocation Board bylaws and created two new FAB at-large-senator positions. Election Results Held During his officer report ASFLC president Dustin Fink made a statement about the ASFLC student...

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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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