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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 Report: New Senators, Climate Action Plans, RSO Approvals

By: Becca Day

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday evening to appoint new senators, remove the position of vice parliamentarian, discuss the effectiveness of ASFLC’s structure and approve a new Climate Action Plan.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday evening to appoint new senators, remove the position of vice parliamentarian, discuss the effectiveness of ASFLC’s structure and approve a new Climate Action Plan.   ASFLC also renewed the Pueblo Alliance and the National Association for Future Music Educators as Registered Student Organizations, and approved the...

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Two Big Wins for FLC Basketball Programs Two Big Wins for FLC Basketball Programs

Two Big Wins for FLC Basketball Programs

By Matthew T. Roy, Photos by Liam Brecht

On Saturday afternoon, both of the Fort Lewis College Skyhawk basketball teams won their respective games over the Colorado Christian University Cougars handily. The final score of the women’s game was 74-43 and the final score of the men’s game was 88-62.

On Saturday afternoon, both of the Fort Lewis College Skyhawk basketball teams won their respective games over the Colorado Christian University Cougars handily. The final score of the women’s game was 74-43 and the final score of the men’s game was 88-62.   FLC Women Get Back on Track   Coming into the game after uncharacteristically losing three out of...

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ASFLC Report: Undocumented Student Protections ASFLC Report: Undocumented Student Protections

ASFLC Report: Undocumented Student Protections

Story by: Becca Day Photo by: Kayla Cata

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College passed two resolutions Wednesday evening. One approved a statement protecting undocumented students and the other renewed the Geology Club. ASFLC also discussed the position of vice parliamentarian in its government body  in the Colorado room of the Student Union.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College passed two resolutions Wednesday evening. One approved a statement protecting undocumented students and the other renewed the Geology Club. ASFLC also discussed the position of vice parliamentarian in its government body  in the Colorado room of the Student Union.   Statement on Undocumented Students   The ASFLC approved...

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Indigenous Peoples and the Dominant Culture: Q&A with James Anaya

By: Breana Talamante-Benavidez

James Anaya is the Dean of Law at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He spoke at Fort Lewis College on Thursday, Jan. 25 on the power behind discussing human rights.

 

James Anaya is the Dean of Law at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He spoke at Fort Lewis College on Thursday, Jan. 25 on the power behind discussing human rights.   Anaya’s writing and teaching focus on issues concerning human rights and land rights for indigenous peoples. Anaya also practiced law in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he represented Native Americans and...

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Photo Essay: Early Season Skiing at Purgatory Resort Photo Essay: Early Season Skiing at Purgatory Resort

Photo Essay: Early Season Skiing at Purgatory Resort

Photography by Carolyn Estes

Purgatory Resort opened for the season Nov. 18. 

The Entrance to the base of Purgtory Resort, which opened to skiers and snowboarders Nov. 18.   On opening day at Purgatory, lift one transported riders to the only section open on the upper mountain.    Two Fort Lewis College students ride up lift one.   FLC junior, Stefan Rozanski, slides a box at one of Purgatory's...

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