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Testing Tampons for Women's Health Testing Tampons for Women's Health

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Written by Manhattan Adams, Photos by Manhattan Adams and Donovon Riley

Testing Tampons for Women's Health

Fort Lewis College chemistry researchers investigate heavy metals in tampons.

2025 Hawk Tank Gala 2025 Hawk Tank Gala

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | Written by AJ Repinski

2025 Hawk Tank Gala

Students from the southwest celebrate the end of the business competition. 

Catalyzing Creativity Catalyzing Creativity

Monday, March 24, 2025 | Manhattan Adams

Catalyzing Creativity

Undergraduate Students Get Hands-On Research Experience at Fort Lewis College

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...

Aalands Consult Attorney after Joint Firings

Story by Trevor Ogborn

Chris Aaland, assistant director of athletics for communications, and his wife, Shelly Aaland, the women’s volleyball coach, have been laid off by Fort Lewis College. According to Athletic Director Gary Hunter, both Aalands are working with an attorney regarding the matter. Hunter denied further comment. Both Aalands’ Facebook pages have been updated to reflect the...

FLC Triathalon Turning 25

Story by Bob Brockley

Fort Lewis College’s annual triathlon will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on Sun., April 14th. The 10 a.m. race involves a 500-meter swim in the campus pool, a 15-mile bike ride on pavement, and a 5K run that uses the Rim Trail. “It isn’t a mini-triathlon - it is a sprint triathlon,” said Gerry Geraghty, who sprinted his way into 1st place last year with a time...

Three Inducted to FLC Hall of Fame

Story by Michaela Leach

Three new members were inducted in the Fort Lewis College Hall of Fame, which recognizes outstanding student athletes as well as entire teams. The reason behind the Hall of Fame is to recognize FLC women and men who have made an impact on the community during their time here as well as after graduation, said Gary Hunter, the athletic director at FLC. The latest members to become inducted...

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