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

Friday, February 27, 2026 | Christian Kirkman

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

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...
ASFLC Meeting 2/11 ASFLC Meeting 2/11

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | Preston Roundy

ASFLC Meeting 2/11

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

Catalyzing Creativity Catalyzing Creativity

Catalyzing Creativity

Manhattan Adams

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

For many students at Fort Lewis College, undergraduate research is quintessential to their experience. All departments in the School of Arts and Sciences as well as several in the School of Education and Katz School of Business conduct research, said Undergraduate Research Coordinator Dr. Christine Smith. “It’s our culture and it’s really neat – because we...

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Martin Luther King Jr. March Martin Luther King Jr. March

Martin Luther King Jr. March

Junior Parrish

Fort Lewis students and staff honor the civil rights leader

  President of the Black Student Union, Elijah Smith, waits for the Fort Lewis Community to join the Martin Luther King Jr March on Jan. 20. This march has been a tradition for several years, and Smith aims to keep the tradition going in honor of the students who made the Black Student Union and Resource Center possible, Smith said.   Sophomore, Native American...

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Why Does the Sticker Stick with you? Why Does the Sticker Stick with you?

Why Does the Sticker Stick with you?

Izzy Mora

From bumpers to bottles, Fort Lewis expresses itself through stickers

Stickers are everywhere and can tell a lot about a person, their passions, hobbies, memories, and experiences. For this story, The Indy left notes and messages on stickered cars, and approached students with stickers on their water bottles and computers in hopes of finding why they stuck.  The possibilities for stickers are endless, whether it is to support a brand or a group, or...

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The Pursuit of Outdoor Inclusivity The Pursuit of Outdoor Inclusivity

The Pursuit of Outdoor Inclusivity

Aleyna Kleinhaus

Indigenous Adventure fund helps close the gap on accessibility

Fort Lewis College, located in the mountains of Durango, sits right next door to expansive wilderness and is located near several state and national parks.  According to the 2023 Socioeconomic Research of National Park ServiceVisitors Data Collection, 91% of visitors were white, while 2% identified as Native American/Alaskan Native. Fort Lewis, an Indigenous-serving institution,...

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Seasonal Blues Seasonal Blues

Seasonal Blues

Izzy Mora and Zara Tucker

Fort Lewis Experts break down Seasonal Depression

As the weather gets colder and sunlight decreases, seasonal blues may be a tune you might find yourself singing.  With snow falling and low temperatures making it hard for students to get outside and connect, there are resources on campus to help you when your happiness may be feeling a little frozen. The technical definition of seasonal depression is the same as major depressive...

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