Thrive! and Ben and Jerry’s Fighting for Living Wages in La Plata County

Story by Catherine Wheeler and Luke Perkins Graphic by Julia Volzke

La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition is hosting their annual spring event on Wednesday, April 15. An afternoon presentation is scheduled at Fort Lewis College at 4 p.m. in Noble Hall and a second presentation will take place at the Durango Public Library on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.   Thrive! Living Wage Coalition is a coalition that strives for living...

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Racial Bias in the Criminal Justice System: A National Conversation

Story by Alison Uralli and Mariah Suneson Graphic by Julia Volzke Photos by Callie Hagman

In the last few years, the issue of racial bias in the justice system has consistently been making national headlines.   From the events in Ferguson with Michael Brown, up to more recent events such as the police shooting of Walter Scott and the release of Anthony Ray Hinton, who wrongfully served 28 years on death row due to racial bias, the conversation is happening....

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The Laws and Costs of Drinking and Driving - Making the Best of a Bad Situation

Story by Luke Perkins Graphic by Julia Volzke

According to the annual statistical report published by the Colorado judicial branch for 2014 there were 458 combined driving under influence and driving while ability impaired arrests in Colorado’s 6th District. The 6th District is an area that is made up of La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan county.   The estimated, combined population for these counties, according to...

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"The Producers" - One Weekend Down, One To Go

Photos by Callie Hagman Slideshow by Lauren Hammond

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FLC Theatre Takes on Mel Brooks' “The Producers”

Story by Catherine Wheeler and Mariah Suneson

The Fort Lewis College theatre department’s next and final production of their season is “The Producers,” a musical by Mel Brooks. The production premieres this Friday, April 3 in FLC’s Mainstage Theatre located in the Theatre Building at 7:30 p.m.     The cost is free for FLC students, $15 for adults and $13 for faculty, staff and...

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