THE INDEPENDENT

Senate Meeting: Feb. 6, 2013

Story by Meryl Ramsey

Hate Crimes on Campus Leading to New Diversity Programs

The recent incident of hate speech graffiti has led Associated Students of Fort Lewis College to discuss possible programs and ideas that can be set up to help reduce these issues.

Guest speaker Luke Matney, president of FLC’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender organization, PRISM, informed ASFLC that there will be a statement made by the Psychology department.

Hate Crimes on Campus Leading to New Diversity Programs The recent incident of hate speech graffiti has led Associated Students of Fort Lewis College to discuss possible programs and ideas that can be set up to help reduce these issues. Guest speaker Luke Matney, president of FLC’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender organization, PRISM, informed ASFLC that there will be a statement...

FLC Harlem Shake

Story by Trevor Ogborn

In response to the popular Harlem Shake trend that is sweeping the nation, Fort Lewis College students filmed their own Harlem Shake video earlier today, Feb. 19.

Organized on Facebook by Dylan Weldin, a FLC senior and Resident Assistant in Snyder B, the event attendance reached approximately 175 participants and spectators, Weldin said.

Story by Trevor Ogborn In response to the popular Harlem Shake trend that is sweeping the nation, Fort Lewis College students filmed their own Harlem Shake video earlier today, Feb. 19. Organized on Facebook by Dylan Weldin, a FLC senior and Resident Assistant in Snyder B, the event attendance reached approximately 175 in participants and spectators, Weldin said. “Given the short...

Senate Meeting: Jan 23, 2013

Story by Meryl Ramsey Upcoming Elections The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College has already begun preparations for this semester’s student senate elections. Nominations for senators will open on Tues. Feb. 5and close on Thurs., March 14,said Tina Zuniga, a senator and the chair of the election committee. There are seven senator positions open and two executive positions...

Returning Women’s Basketball Coach Exceeds Expectations

Story by Michaela Leach

Jason Flores has returned to Durango to continuing coaching women’s basketball, but this time, he will be head coach of the Lady Skyhawks...

Story by Michaela Leach Jason Flores has returned to Durango to continuing coaching women’s basketball, but this time, he will be head coach of the Lady Skyhawks. Flores first began his coaching career at FLC as the assistant women’s basketball coach from 2000 to 2004. In 2004, Flores left FLC to pursue an assistant coaching position at University of Nebraska, Omaha, a division...

Senate Jan 30, 2013

Story by Meryl Ramsey

Free Climb The climbing wall is allowing anyone to come and climb, regardless if a student is a member of the Outdoor Pursuits program. The free climb is held one Thursday each month, said Associated Students of Fort Lewis College senate member, Marisa Molina. Students can go to the Student Life Center to find out which Thursday the free climb will be held. Upcoming Events The...

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