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Pope Francis’ Outlook: Economics and Climate Change Pope Francis’ Outlook: Economics and Climate Change

Pope Francis’ Outlook: Economics and Climate Change

Story by Brandon Castle, Photography by Nate Obici, Graphic by Julia Volzke

Religious responsibilities have recently taken to the spotlight under Pope Francis’s name.  What he is doing under this spotlight is history right before the eyes of the world.

Religious responsibilities have recently taken to the spotlight under Pope Francis’s name.  What he is doing under this spotlight is history right before the eyes of the world.   There has been an overwhelming amount of scientific consensus that climate change is real, and humans have contributed, Scott Greenler, a senior environmental biology major, said....

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A Case for Alone Time A Case for Alone Time

A Case for Alone Time

Opinion by Catherine Wheeler, Graphic by Julia Volzke

We live in the era of FOMO (fear of missing out). Social media sites like Facebook and Instagram make it virtually impossible to make yourself feel good about being alone.

We live in the era of FOMO (fear of missing out). Social media sites like Facebook and Instagram make it virtually impossible to make yourself feel good about being alone.   Maybe it is a personal problem, but as a college student I feel the need to be doing something with other people at every moment in order to “make the most of my college experience.”   But...

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Navajo Nation Seeks Compensation From EPA: Diné Walkers Open Dialogue Navajo Nation Seeks Compensation From EPA: Diné Walkers Open Dialogue

Navajo Nation Seeks Compensation From EPA: Diné Walkers Open Dialogue

Story by Jamie Draper, Graphic by Julia Volzke, Photo by Brent Balone

The effects of the Gold King Mine spill have stretched downstream to the San Juan River, which flows through the Navajo Nation reservation in New Mexico.

 

The effects of the Gold King Mine spill have stretched downstream to the San Juan River, which flows through the Navajo Nation reservation in New Mexico.   Initial Response:   The farm board in Shiprock, New Mexico, voted whether to close the headgates to the system of irrigation canals that supply water to that region, Brandon Francis, employee of the New Mexico State...

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Skyfest: The Motet Finally Comes Skyfest: The Motet Finally Comes

Skyfest: The Motet Finally Comes

Story by Keenan Malone and Kelkiyana Yazzie

The Motet and the Voodoo Glow Skulls are coming to Skyfest this Sunday, September 27 at the stadium lot at Fort Lewis College. Naomi Bigbee, promotions chair of Student Union Productions, said.

The Motet and the Voodoo Glow Skulls are coming to Skyfest this Sunday, September 27 at the stadium lot at Fort Lewis College. Naomi Bigbee, promotions chair of Student Union Productions, said.   She said the Motet and the Voodoo Glow Skulls were already contracted with FLC for Skyfest during last spring semester.   Bands are selected based on online survey results of...

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