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What's the Buzz with Bee Club?
What's the Buzz with Bee Club?

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Story and Photos by Zara Tucker

What's the Buzz with Bee Club?

The honeybees are staying in their hives, but Bee Club is still buzzing.

ICE in Durango - Students Engage in Local Protests
ICE in Durango - Students Engage in Local Protests

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Story by Nels Christensen, Photos by Steven Ben

ICE in Durango - Students Engage in Local Protests

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been active across Colorado, including the community of Durango.

Dazzling New Exhibit in the Center of Southwest Studies
Dazzling New Exhibit in the Center of Southwest Studies

Saturday, March 7, 2026
Story and Photos by Preston Roundy

Dazzling New Exhibit in the Center of Southwest Studies

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College revealed its newest exhibit, “Constellations of Place,” with an opening...

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Skyhawks Stay hot, Push Win Streak to 7 behind Second-Half Surge

Christian Kirkman

The Fort Lewis College men’s basketball team extended its win streak to 8 games after using a strong second half to secure a conference win against University of Colorado Colorado Springs

The Fort Lewis College men’s basketball team extended its win streak to 8 games after using a strong second half to secure a conference win against University of Colorado Colorado Springs.  Despite not having their usual energy to start the game and losing one of their top defenders to injury early, the Skyhawks regrouped in the second half and delivered when it...

ASFLC Meeting 2/11

Preston Roundy

Information for students about the weekly meeting of the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College

Senators playing a game of Blooket, future winner Senator Anguiano in the lead The Feb. 11 Associated Students of Fort Lewis College meeting was unique, with members of the senate participating in games including Blookets and a Kahoot in order to review the constitution and parliamentary proceedings. Senators competed to win prizes including a guitar, a teapot, and various stress...

Trans Day of Remembrance at Fort Lewis College

Jimena Lopez

Nov. 20 is nationally recognized as Trans Day of Remembrance. This day serves as an opportunity to remember and mourn members of the transgender community that have been lost due to lethal violence and suicide. 

Fort Lewis College hosted two separate community events to honor this day.

Nov. 20 is nationally recognized as Trans Day of Remembrance. This day serves as an opportunity to remember and mourn members of the transgender community that have been lost due to lethal violence and suicide.  Fort Lewis College hosted two separate community events to honor this day.  The host of these events, and assistant director of The Gender and Sexuality Resource...

Cookin' Stuff!

Nels Christensen

Food, friends and dorm life; how one student makes the most of kitchens on campus

In my household of four, there is one shining star when it comes to cooking: Rory Kelly Denman, a second-year student at Fort Lewis College. When he’s gone, we starve.  We live in the Centennial Apartments with access to a full kitchen. Breakfasts often consist of eggs and bagels, with a typical dinner of Zia Taqueria or frozen pizza. This somehow doesn’t get old; however,...

Community and Music Production with Kino Benally

Nels Christensen

November is Native American Heritage Month, and Fort Lewis College is kicking off a series of events to celebrate.

The Center of Southwest Studies hosted musician Kino Benally on November 6 for a workshop on music and soundscape production. Benally, also known by the name of Dj Béeso, is a Diné artist from Shiprock, NM. He works as an independent musician and sound engineer.

  November is Native American Heritage Month, and Fort Lewis College is kicking off a series of events to celebrate. The Center of Southwest Studies hosted musician Kino Benally on November 6 for a workshop on music and soundscape production. Benally, also known by the name of Dj Béeso, is a Diné artist from Shiprock, NM. He works as an independent musician and sound...

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