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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

The Environmental Center’s Fourth Annual Sustainability Summit

Story by Becca Day Photo by

The Environmental Center held its 4th Annual Sustainability Summit in the Vallecito room at the Student Union Tuesday.

 

The Environmental Center held its 4th Annual Sustainability Summit in the Vallecito room at the Student Union Tuesday. The theme of this year’s summit is "Powering Up” or influencing power structures to create a more sustainable world. For a truly sustainable society, policies and a government system that reflects sustainable values are necessary, Rachel Landis,...

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Students Rally in Support of FLC Student Students Rally in Support of FLC Student

Students Rally in Support of FLC Student

By CJ Calvert

There was a rally today in support of Fort Lewis College student Randy Banks in front of the clocktower in response to what happened yesterday when a public preacher came to campus.

There was a rally today in support of Fort Lewis College student Randy Banks in front of the clocktower in response to what happened yesterday when a public preacher came to campus.   According to public preacher Keith Darrell, Banks poured coffee on his Bible and then took off running yesterday afternoon, he said.   Banks was detained by the police and could be facing...

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FLC Student Passes Away in Car Accident Over Weekend FLC Student Passes Away in Car Accident Over Weekend

FLC Student Passes Away in Car Accident Over Weekend

By Ryan Simonovich

Fort Lewis College student Allen Duke, 23, died from injuries sustained from being hit by an SUV while walking along Main Avenue on Saturday, Lt. Ray Shupe of the Durango Police Department said. Duke died at Mercy Regional Medical Center from severe injuries, Shupe said.

 

Fort Lewis College student Allen Duke, 23, died from injuries sustained from being hit by an SUV while walking along Main Avenue on Saturday, Lt. Ray Shupe of the Durango Police Department said. Duke died at Mercy Regional Medical Center from severe injuries, Shupe said.   “Very sad news as we lost one of our Fort Lewis College family this weekend,” an FLC statement...

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FLC Women's Lacrosse Overpowered by Second Ranked Lindenwood FLC Women's Lacrosse Overpowered by Second Ranked Lindenwood

FLC Women's Lacrosse Overpowered by Second Ranked Lindenwood

Story by Matthew Roy Photo by Richie Scheuer

Second ranked team in the nation, the Lindenwood University’s women’s lacrosse in Saint Charles, Missouri, proved why they are ranked that high in their dominant win over the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks, 20-4.

Second ranked team in the nation, the Lindenwood University’s women’s lacrosse in Saint Charles, Missouri, proved why they are ranked that high in their dominant win over the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks, 20-4. FLC came into this game with momentum after a tough 10-9 overtime win over CSU-Pueblo a week ago. However, Lindenwood came into this game 4-0 off a dominant victory over...

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The ASFLC: RSO Punishments The ASFLC: RSO Punishments

The ASFLC: RSO Punishments

Story by CJ Calvert

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday to discuss how Registered Student Organizations that are level II and III will be put on probation for not meeting the requirements stated in the RSO Binding Agreements.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday to discuss how Registered Student Organizations that are level II and III will be put on probation for not meeting the requirements stated in the RSO Binding Agreements.   The discussion topic and the resolution were both presented by senator and chair of student services, Ian Fullinwider.   There are three...

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