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Cookin' Stuff! Cookin' Stuff!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | Nels Christensen

Cookin' Stuff!

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

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. 

Senior Spotlight: Sarah K. Williams

By: Faith Owens

Sarah K. Williams is a senior at Fort Lewis College and is graduating in the spring of 2018.

Q: What is your major of studies? A: My major is athletic training. Q: Why did you choose athletic training? A: Well, I knew I didn’t want to sit in an office all day, therefore I didn’t want to be involved in a business career. I really like sports, along with anatomy and healthcare. Q: What is your post-graduation plan?   A: I am going to California...

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Your Vote Can Make a Difference: City Council Members, Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem

By Breana Talamante-Benavidez

Durango city council is involved with the county and Fort Lewis College.

 

The mayor, the city and county managers, the president and vice president of FLC and other representatives of the city, county and college meet regularly to discuss what is happening in each department that could affect the others, Mayor Dick White said.

 

Durango city council is involved with the county and Fort Lewis College.   The mayor, the city and county managers, the president and vice president of FLC and other representatives of the city, county and college meet regularly to discuss what is happening in each department that could affect the others, Mayor Dick White said.   City Council Functionality and...

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Fort Lewis College Art Gallery Hosts Student Exhibition

By: Davis Deussen

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery held the opening reception and awards ceremony for the 57th Annual Student Juried Exhibition from 4:30-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb 28th.

 

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery held the opening reception and awards ceremony for the 57th Annual Student Juried Exhibition from 4:30-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb 28th. A Student Juried Exhibition is a competition available to all FLC students that accepts any form of media for the chance to be exhibited in an art show and be judged in a professional setting. Patti Singer, a working...

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Faculty Senate Approves Faculty Handbook Change and Certificate Financial Aid Policy

By Ryan Simonovich

The Fort Lewis College Faculty Senate met on Thursday to discuss election nominations, Faculty Senate handbook sections and policies regarding certificates and distance education courses.

 

The Fort Lewis College Faculty Senate met on Thursday to discuss election nominations, Faculty Senate handbook sections and policies regarding certificates and distance education courses.   Michael Martin and Ryan Smith were nominated for the position of Faculty Senate president. Gary Gianinny, Ryan Haaland, Marc Reed and Ryan Smith were nominated for the position of faculty...

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#MeToo March in Durango #MeToo March in Durango

#MeToo March in Durango

Story By: Faith Owen, Photo By Shania Concha-Ortiz

In order to advocate for the #MeToo movement that has been widespread across the country, the city of Durango held a #MeToo march downtown in order to spread awareness of sexual harassment in contemporary society on Saturday, Feb. 24.

In order to advocate for the #MeToo movement that has been widespread across the country, the city of Durango held a #MeToo march downtown in order to spread awareness of sexual harassment in contemporary society on Saturday, Feb. 24.   The march began at the train station depot south on Main Avenue and continued to Buckley Park on the north side of Main Street. The community in...

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