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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: Online Platforms, RSO Compliance and E-Sports ASFLC Report: Online Platforms, RSO Compliance and E-Sports

ASFLC Report: Online Platforms, RSO Compliance and E-Sports

By: Benjamin Mandile

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday night to discuss online platforms for RSO registration, RSO compliance, and E-Sports.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday night to discuss online platforms for RSO registration, RSO compliance, and E-Sports.   Online Platforms   ASFLC discussed the viability of investing in an online platform that would help the RSO registration process flow better.   There has been low-response for student organizations registering and...

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FLC Cycling Wins 23rd National Title FLC Cycling Wins 23rd National Title

FLC Cycling Wins 23rd National Title

By Benjamin Mandile

The Fort Lewis College mountain bike team brought home its 23rd National Omnium Team title at the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships that ran from from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22.  

 

The Fort Lewis College mountain bike team brought home its 23rd National Omnium Team title at the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships that ran from from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22.     The national championship consists of five disciplines: cross-country, short track, team relay, downhill, and dual slalom, Stephan Davoust, FLC team rider said.   FLC...

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Big Second Half Propels FLC Football to Victory Big Second Half Propels FLC Football to Victory

Big Second Half Propels FLC Football to Victory

By Roy W. Adams, Photos by Tanner Cook

On Saturday, the Fort Lewis College football team defeated the South Dakota Mines Hardrockers 44-35 in Durango at Ray Dennison Memorial Field.  

 

On Saturday, the Fort Lewis College football team defeated the South Dakota Mines Hardrockers 44-35 in Durango at Ray Dennison Memorial Field.     FLC jumped on SDMU early on when redshirt-freshman quarterback Jake Lowry tossed a 14-yard touchdown to junior receiver Ta’Jon Mondy to give FLC a 7-0 lead.   The Hardrockers responded rapidly on their next...

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Men’s Soccer Celebrate Win in Final Home Game

By Roy W. Adams

The Fort Lewis men’s soccer team defeated the Adam’s State Grizzlies in the Skyhawks final home game of the season at Dirks Field Wednesday afternoon 2-1.

The Fort Lewis men’s soccer team defeated the Adam’s State Grizzlies in the Skyhawks final home game of the season at Dirks Field Wednesday afternoon 2-1.   The first goal of the match was scored by FLC freshman defender Jean Meibohm in the 27th minute on a free kick.  Teammate and midfielder Max Fuentes Carrera lobbed the ball over defenders and Meibohm shot it...

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Skyhawks Lose to #15 Orediggers on Home Turf Skyhawks Lose to #15 Orediggers on Home Turf

Skyhawks Lose to #15 Orediggers on Home Turf

By Becca Day Photos by Mia Thomas

The Fort Lewis College men’s soccer team was defeated by #15 Colorado School of Mines at Dirk’s Field Sunday afternoon. The match was close and ended up going into overtime, where the Orediggers defeated the Skyhawks 2-1.

The Fort Lewis College men’s soccer team was defeated by #15 Colorado School of Mines at Dirk’s Field Sunday afternoon. The match was close and ended up going into overtime, where the Orediggers defeated the Skyhawks 2-1.   The first goal was scored by Mines sophomore forward Trevor Amann in the second half of the game. Amann scored off of a long throw-in from senior...

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