THE INDEPENDENT

Work Ethic: Paid vs. Unpaid

Opinion by Deanna Atkins Graphic by Julia Volzke

At the current time, I guess you could say I hold two different jobs. Both require a significant amount of work, but only one is actually paying me to do so. This brings me to think of not only my age and work ethic, but the work ethic of others.

At the current time, I guess you could say I hold two different jobs. Both require a significant amount of work, but only one is actually paying me to do so. This brings me to think of not only my age and work ethic, but the work ethic of others.   According to Amelia Jenkins in her article at Demand Media, “A work ethic is a set of moral principles an employee uses in his...

Colorado Republicans Fail to Loosen Gun Laws

Story by Alison Uralli and Catherine Wheeler Graphic by Julia Volzke

The fight over guns has reentered the Colorado Legislature, as the new Republican majority in the Colorado Senate begins to revisit party goals in the 2015 session.

The fight over guns has reentered the Colorado Legislature, as the new Republican majority in the Colorado Senate begins to revisit party goals in the 2015 session.   The gun argument was revisited immediately, as the Legislature opened for session at the beginning of the year, according to The Colorado Springs Gazette.   The Legislature attempted to overturn several...

Chekhovian Sonata - FLC’s Theatre Department Aims to Modernize Classic Works

Story by Lauren Hammond and Luke Perkins Photos by Julia Volzke

Fort Lewis College’s theatre department had preview night Thursday evening for their new production, “A Chekhovian Sonata: Love in 3 Movements.” Performances begin this weekend, which include two short plays, and an adapted short story written by Anton Chekhov.   

Fort Lewis College’s theatre department had preview night Thursday evening for their new production, “A Chekhovian Sonata: Love in 3 Movements.” Performances begin this weekend, which include two short plays, and an adapted short story written by Anton Chekhov.      “This is a great opportunity for people to see some of the works of the person who a...

Throwback Throwdown - Bring Your Steez

Story by Andrew Hook and Jarred Green Photos by Callie Hagman

The Adventure House Counsel from the Bader-Snyder complex has rented out Chapman Hill again this year for the Fourth Annual Throwback Throwdown Rail Jam.

 

The Adventure House Counsel from the Bader-Snyder complex has rented out Chapman Hill again this year for the Fourth Annual Throwback Throwdown Rail Jam.   Get down there in your best 80s theme attire this Friday, February 13, to jam out with the MXT RedBull truck DJs and all the Adventure House folks, said Ryan Reggans, founding member of the throwback event and chairperson on the...

Opinion: Simply a Result of Experience

Opinion by Lauren S Hammond Graphic by Julia Volzke

From my understanding, opinion is based on experience, not necessarily on fact or knowledge. Growing up in different environments, introductions to diverse religions or cultures, even various economic statuses, it all affects who we become.

From my understanding, opinion is based on experience, not necessarily on fact or knowledge. Growing up in different environments, introductions to diverse religions or cultures, even various economic statuses, it all affects who we become.     It is my objection then that differing opinions can simply be translated into differing experiences. We all have our own unique opinion...

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