THE INDEPENDENT

What is a Liberal Arts College and Why Should I Care?

Opinion by Jarred Green Photo by Traven Halley

As you may know, there has been an ongoing debate regarding the identity of Fort Lewis College. Should it be deemed a liberal arts college or a college that provides a “liberal education” to its students?

 

As you may know, there has been an ongoing debate regarding the identity of Fort Lewis College. Should it be deemed a liberal arts college or a college that provides a “liberal education” to its students?   Steve Meyers, senior lecturer and professor in the English department at FLC gave his opinion on what it means to be a public liberal arts college and why the...

FLC Women’s Lacrosse Rebounds Against Oklahoma Baptist

Story by Matt Roy Photos by Richie Scheuer

FLC was looking to get back in the win column after a loss in their last game against Lindenwood University. They beat Oklahoma Baptist University today at home 16-4.

 

FLC was looking to get back in the win column after a loss in their last game against Lindenwood University. They beat Oklahoma Baptist University today at home 16-4.   Oklahoma Baptist came into the game 2-5, 0-3 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and were looking for there first win in conference.   FLC came into this game 1-3, 1-1 in the RMAC, and started...

FLC Women's Lacrosse Overpowered by Second Ranked Lindenwood

Story by Matthew Roy Photo by Richie Scheuer

Second ranked team in the nation, the Lindenwood University’s women’s lacrosse in Saint Charles, Missouri, proved why they are ranked that high in their dominant win over the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks, 20-4.

Second ranked team in the nation, the Lindenwood University’s women’s lacrosse in Saint Charles, Missouri, proved why they are ranked that high in their dominant win over the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks, 20-4. FLC came into this game with momentum after a tough 10-9 overtime win over CSU-Pueblo a week ago. However, Lindenwood came into this game 4-0 off a dominant victory over...

Czech Republic's Cirk La Putyka performs in Durango

Story by Becca Day Photo by Crystal Ashike

Cirk La Putyka will be performing at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

 

Cirk La Putyka will be performing at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.   The comedy group will perform their Slapstick Sonata, which is a mixture of visual poetry, physical comedy and contemporary circus.   Cirk La Putyka is from the Czech Republic and they have traveled around the world, but they haven’t performed in Colorado...

The ASFLC: RSO Punishments

Story by CJ Calvert

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday to discuss how Registered Student Organizations that are level II and III will be put on probation for not meeting the requirements stated in the RSO Binding Agreements.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday to discuss how Registered Student Organizations that are level II and III will be put on probation for not meeting the requirements stated in the RSO Binding Agreements.   The discussion topic and the resolution were both presented by senator and chair of student services, Ian Fullinwider.   There are three...

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