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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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Behind the Screens

Steven Ben

A Hidden Look Toward Gaming at FLC

Playing video games has become a hobby that many find enjoyable and turn to in this digital age of the 21st century. But during the busy life of a college student, is there time to play video games with other responsibilities to juggle?  Ceci Chiaravalle, a first-year student at Fort Lewis College, said that she plays a bit of video games but school takes time away from...

FLC Cribs

J. Trey Kee

Motivation through decoration

  Each room has an empty space to occupy creativity and with fun decorations, and when you get in college you have the freedom to do whatever you want with the bland walls inside your room.  Students at the Fort who want extra inspiration and motivation into their life can build an array of items they love to see daily, and this can inspire them into a more engaging student in...

Three Things You Should Know about Voting

AJ Repinski

A Students Guide to Election Season, According to an Expert

Election season is right around the corner, and for Fort Lewis students, 2024 is shaping up to be a big year.  To cover the election cycle, The Independent will be conducting a four-part series about student attitudes and feelings towards ballot issues and elections.  Paul DeBell, an associate professor of political science and the faculty advisor for the Political Engagement...

You are Not Alone

Junior Parrish

What You Should Know About Campus Support for Unhealthy Relationships

(Disclaimer: mentions Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Abusive relationships, etc.) At Fort Lewis College, you are not alone. Many resources are available to students who are affected by unhealthy or abusive relationships, offering support and guidance in difficult times. One major resource on campus is Title IX, coordinated by Madiline Gillman, and is located upstairs in the Skyhawk...

Parking Permits and Policies

Kiiyahno Edgewater

An Overview On The Parking Situation At FLC

In recent years Fort Lewis College has implemented new policies that could help reduce limited parking across campus, as well as congested lots. The question arises, who’s responsible for the increase? In 2022, FLC Police & Parking Service Department increased the price for parking permits by $20, Deming said.  “$10 of that increase was to offset the cost of...

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