The Colorado Family Planning Initiative, an organization that helps lower the cost of contraception, is facing difficulty from state Republicans who argue that intrauterine devices are a form of abortion.  The state of Colorado does not have the jurisdiction to fund abortions.

As a young political scientist it is important for me to remind myself that it is easy to be political. The trouble is you do not even have to try to be political. To paraphrase Aristotle, I am human, I am inherently political.

The recent failure by the U.S. Senate to override President Barack Obama’s veto of the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act has opened the door for fresh criticism from environmental advocates to Republican critics.

Outdoor Pursuits, Fort Lewis College's outdoor activities center, is providing travel opportunities for students interested in being active during spring break.

On top of my usual workload with The Independent, school and work, I am heavily involved in Feminist Voice, a Registered Student Organization on campus. I truly value the outcomes of the projects that the wonderful ladies in the club take on.

As campaigning is set to begin for the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College elections, there are two hopeful executive teams running for the positions of president and vice president.

FLC Women’s Lacrosse starts off their 2015 Spring season this month with goals set high.

Lauren Hammond and Ana Moran are running in the current Associated Students of Fort Lewis College elections for the positions of president and vice president, respectively.

Fort Lewis College's second annual Sustainability Summit. A variety of Registered Student Organizations collaborated to make this event possible.

In the 2015 State of the Union Address, President Barack Obama spoke of his proposal to make two-year degrees from community colleges in the United States as free and accessible as a high school education.