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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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Sociology Students Illuminate Youth Justice Month: School Pushout

Story by Keenan Malone, Graphic by Julia Volzke

As the month of October is now gone, the Fort Lewis College campus looks back at Youth Justice Month, a month of social awareness and activism. This can be seen most amongst the FLC sociology department who helped various student-led events which were designed to draw attention to youth justice issues.

As the month of October is now gone, the Fort Lewis College campus looks back at Youth Justice Month, a month of social awareness and activism. This can be seen most amongst the FLC sociology department who helped various student-led events which were designed to draw attention to youth justice issues.   The department held public documentary screenings, discussion panels and other...

No Story, But Good Music for the Misfits

Story by Thomas Feiler, Photography by Camden Smith

The Rocky Horror Show will be shown at the Henry Strater Theatre. The first performance will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.

The Rocky Horror Show will be shown at the Henry Strater Theatre. The first performance will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.   People who have never seen the performance before should be prepared for a racy, ridiculous show without a real story, but with really good music, Jenny Fitts Reynolds, the director of the show, said. It is the eighth time the Henry Strater...

Zombie Brains or Mob Mentality?

Story by Jamie K Draper

On Halloween in Durango, students and young adults attend an event that occurs on Main Street known as the Zombie March. Participants march and holler through the streets from midnight to about 2 a.m.

 

On Halloween in Durango, students and young adults attend an event that occurs on Main Street known as the Zombie March. Participants march and holler through the streets from midnight to about 2 a.m.   The Zombie March appeals to students as a way to be rebellious and challenge authority, Chase Gaumond, senior of political science at Fort Lewis College, said. Taking over one of the...

Concerts and a Haunted House Come for Halloween

Story by Jamie Draper

Halloween is a holiday with plenty of opportunity for fun programing, especially for college students. This year, the events affiliated with Fort Lewis College include a KDUR radio party, a Halloween-themed choir and band concert, and a haunted house.

Halloween is a holiday with plenty of opportunity for fun programing, especially for college students. This year, the events affiliated with Fort Lewis College include a KDUR radio party, a Halloween-themed choir and band concert, and a haunted house.   KDUR Halloween Ball   This live music event is coordinated by KDUR college radio, in partnership with Durango Massive....

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