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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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Fort Lewis Soccer Weekend Recap

By Matthew T. Roy

The Fort Lewis College men’s and women’s soccer teams each had two home matches this weekend.

 

The FLC women lost both of their matches, Friday against the Regis University Rangers and Sunday against the Metro State University Roadrunners, 1-0.

 

On the other hand, the men defeated the Westminster College Griffins 2-1, and tied the #10 Colorado Mesa University Mavericks 1-1 despite going into double overtime.

 

The Fort Lewis College men’s and women’s soccer teams each had two home matches this weekend.   The FLC women lost both of their matches, Friday against the Regis University Rangers and Sunday against the Metro State University Roadrunners, 1-0.   On the other hand, the men defeated the Westminster College Griffins 2-1, and tied the #10 Colorado Mesa...

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Faculty Senate Discusses Institutional Name Change

By Ryan Simonovich

The Fort Lewis College Faculty Senate discussed a potential name change to the college, course catalog changes and a senate handbook ammendment at their twice-monthly meeting.

The Fort Lewis College Faculty Senate discussed a potential name change to the college at their twice-monthly meeting on Thursday.   Mark Jastorff, FLC vice president for advancement, gave an update on what the name change committee has been doing. The school is working with Chelsey Baker-Hauck Brand Strategy to help with the potential change, he said.     At first,...

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FLC and University of Denver offer Five Year Combined Master of Social Work Degree Program

By Ryan Simonovich

Fort Lewis College and the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work are currently recruiting for a combined undergraduate and graduate degree program. The program allows FLC students to complete their bachelor’s degree as well as a Master of Social Work degree in five years.

 

Fort Lewis College and the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work are currently recruiting for a combined undergraduate and graduate degree program. The program allows FLC students to complete their bachelor’s degree as well as a Master of Social Work degree in five years.   Students are regular undergraduate students at FLC for the first three years of the...

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ASFLC Report: Name Change, Native American Tuition Waiver, SLC Update ASFLC Report: Name Change, Native American Tuition Waiver, SLC Update

ASFLC Report: Name Change, Native American Tuition Waiver, SLC Update

by Aidan Multhauf

The ASFLC discusses changing the name of Fort Lewis College, the Native American Tuition Waiver and more.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday to discuss communication tactics.   The FLC Vice President for Institutional Advancement Mark Jastorff spoke to ASFLC and introduced the topic of a name change for Fort Lewis College.   Having university instead of college in our name would put FLC in higher standing in the marketplace, Jastorff...

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FLC Student Wins Free Style Kayak National Championship

By Ryan Simonovich

Paul Palmer, a junior at Fort Lewis College, won the freestyle kayaking national championships last weekend in Georgia.

 

Paul Palmer, a junior at Fort Lewis College, won the freestyle kayaking national championships last weekend in Georgia.   After multiple rounds, Palmer won the championship by a margin of only seven points, he said.   Palmer lost his paddle on his second run of the final round, Pamela Palmer, Paul’s mother said.   Paddles are specific to the individual...

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