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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

ASFLC Report: FAB, RSO and Fall Budget ASFLC Report: FAB, RSO and Fall Budget

ASFLC Report: FAB, RSO and Fall Budget

by Aidan Multhauf

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday to discuss finances.   FAB Bylaw Change   ASFLC approved resolution 17-058 which addresses the Financial Allocations Boards bylaw change.   To hire and fire a FAB director up to this point, both the ASFLC president and vice president must have agreed on a candidate, said Evan Wick, speaker of the...

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Housing: What Should Students Do?

By Matthew T. Roy

At Fort Lewis College, students have a variety of housing options, but the primary choice for many comes down to off-campus living or resident housing.

 

At Fort Lewis College, students have a variety of housing options, but the primary choice for many comes down to off-campus living or resident housing.   However, not all students face this dilemma. Freshman do not have any option when it comes to living on campus due to an FLC rule that mandates freshman to live on campus for at least their freshman year, Julie Love, senior student...

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The Route to the Summit - How FLC is Combating Changing Times

By Ryan Simonovich

Fort Lewis College is currently in the midst of creating a new strategic plan that takes into

account declining enrollment and a tightening budget.

 

Fort Lewis College is currently in the midst of creating a new strategic plan that takes into account declining enrollment and a tightening budget. Administration calls the main focus of the plan the Summit Project, which looks at both short-term and long-term improvements to the college.     The Independent previously reported that due to 2016-17 academic year enrollment,...

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Skydiving Club Aims to Let Skyhawks Fly

By Roy Adams

 

A new skydiving club at Fort Lewis College aims to attract novice skydivers with little to no experience in the sky.

 

  A new skydiving club at Fort Lewis College aims to attract novice skydivers with little to no experience in the sky.   Skydiving offers a unique experience for students who want to experience a diverse culture of encouragement and acceptance by welcoming skydivers of any caliber, Taylor Webb, club founder and president, said.   Collegiate skydiving has been...

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The Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis Hosts Black Violin

By Aidan Multhauf

The hip-hop duo Black Violin played at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Wednesday night as a part of their Classical Boom tour.

 

The hip-hop duo Black Violin played at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College Wednesday night as a part of their Classical Boom tour.   The duo is from Miami, said Black Violin member Kevin Sylvester, who goes by “Kev Marcus.” Wilner Baptiste, who goes by “Wil B” is the other member of the duo.   They opened with their song...

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