THE INDEPENDENT

The Latest

Nook of the Week

By: AJ Repinski

Author: McCormick, Mia/Friday, September 22, 2023/Categories: Home, Campus, Culture

Rate this article:
No rating

 

Located in the newly constructed Schlessman Family Hall building, study space 1001A is convenient for any student. Tucked away by the southeast entrance, the Terry R. Bacon and Debra Parmenter Study is a short walk from the clock tower.

 

Study space 1001A features two armless chairs and several electrical outlets for finishing homework, and is open during normal campus operation hours.

 

An art installation hangs above the study space.


 

Print

Number of views (3735)/Comments (0)

Tags: study spotnook
Please login or register to post comments.

All News

Ska Leads Heavy Metal Extra Pale Ale - EPA Ska Leads Heavy Metal Extra Pale Ale - EPA

Ska Leads Heavy Metal Extra Pale Ale - EPA

Story by Keenan Malone, Photography by Nate Obici

Ska Brewing was in the beginning stages of their most recent batch of charity driven beer, the Heavy Metal Extra Pale Ale, on August 6. The beer was inspired by the Gold King Mine spill which occurred a day prior to the formation of the idea.

Ska Brewing was in the beginning stages of their most recent batch of charity driven beer, the Heavy Metal Extra Pale Ale, on August 6. The beer was inspired by the Gold King Mine spill which occurred a day prior to the formation of the idea.   The Spill   The spill resulted in 3 million gallons of wastewater being released accidentally from the abandoned Gold King Mine...

Read more

Board of Trustees Renews Thomas' Contract Board of Trustees Renews Thomas' Contract

Board of Trustees Renews Thomas' Contract

Story by Alison Uralli and Jarred Green

Dene Thomas, president of Fort Lewis College, has been reviewed by faculty and students to help the board of trustees decide whether or not to renew the contract for another three years.

Dene Thomas, president of Fort Lewis College, has been reviewed by faculty and students to help the board of trustees decide whether or not to renew the contract for another three years.   The board of trustees performs what is called a 360 survey of Dene Thomas, Dugald Owen, president of the faculty senate, said. This is a review of Thomas' performance over the last three...

Read more

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

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.

 

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...

Read more

Racial Bias in the Criminal Justice System: A National Conversation Racial Bias in the Criminal Justice System: A National Conversation

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.

 

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....

Read more

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

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.

 

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...

Read more

First8788899092949596Last