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Indigenous People's Day 2025 Indigenous People's Day 2025

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Written by Mya Simon, Photographed by M'iitra Pino

Indigenous People's Day 2025

October rain does little to keep FLC from celebrating Indigenous culture 

Safety First, Because Accidents Last Safety First, Because Accidents Last

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | Nels Christensen

Safety First, Because Accidents Last

Fort Lewis police report safety statistics in recent years. 

Hotels: the new Dorms? Hotels: the new Dorms?

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | Jimena Lopez

Hotels: the new Dorms?

Back to school! While some Fort Lewis students were making sure they had their backpacks ready to go, others were making sure they had somewhere...

A Glimpse into Gender Neutral Housing

Story by Madilyn Bates

The Fall 2013 semester brought a new housing option for Fort Lewis College students: gender neutral housing.

The Gender Neutral Housing accommodations provide a means for all students to feel comfortable in their new home.

The Fall 2013 semester brought a new housing option for Fort Lewis College students: gender neutral housing. The Gender Neutral Housing accommodations provide a means for all students to feel comfortable in their new home. “Sometimes it is more comfortable for people to room with members of the opposite sex,” Eric Smith, resident assistant in Animas Hall, said....

Looking Past Graduation

Story by Alexa Chance

The Career Services Center at Fort Lewis College hosted a graduate school workshop on Sep. 11 to help students with questions they may have about graduate school.

Guest speaker Paul Clay, a visiting instructor for the School of Business Administration, program, spoke about his experience with graduate school.

The Career Services Center at Fort Lewis College hosted a graduate school workshop on Sep. 11 to help students with questions they may have about graduate school.Guest speaker Paul Clay, a visiting instructor for the School of Business Administration, program, spoke about his experience with graduate school. “I try and find different people to speak at the graduate workshops every semester,”...

Campus Confrontation Ends with Professor Handcuffed

Story by Carter Solomon

Friday, April 5, 2013, an incident occurred between a Fort Lewis College police officer and an FLC faculty member. No arrest was made, and no injuries were sustained, according to a statement provided by Glenna Sexton, the vice president of student affairs. The incident is currently being investigated, and the officer is on administrative leave during the ongoing investigation, the...

Fort Lewis is Vaccinated for FLU

Story by Michaela Leach

On April 1st, many students at Fort Lewis may have seen an article announcing the shift in title from FLC to FLU. Mitch Davis and the rest of FLC marketing and communications office get together every April Fool’s Day to come up with a creative story. Ken Wright of the marketing and communications office wrote the piece, which was viewed by hundreds of students on Facebook. According...

Ballots Close on Student Elections

Story by Meryl Ramsey

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College Election are underway. Many students have done the work to fill out nomination packets, and ballots are now almost closed. Friday, April 5, is the last day to vote.             The initial elections took place on Mon. April 1, 2013 and Tues. April 2, 2013 through campus computers as well as at...

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