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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. 


Underpaid Faculty at FLC

Story by Becca Day Photo by Isaac Furtney

Contingent faculty, who are temporary or part time instructors, face many challenges at Fort Lewis College and other academic institutions, including low salaries, which has the potential to interfere with their ability to teach effectively. Across the nation, institutions are becoming more reliant on these part time and temporary faculty members as a source of less expensive and more flexible labor.

Contingent faculty, who are temporary or part time instructors, face many challenges at Fort Lewis College and other academic institutions, including low salaries, which has the potential to interfere with their ability to teach effectively. Across the nation, institutions are becoming more reliant on these part time and temporary faculty members as a source of less expensive and more flexible...

Identifying Sexual Violence in Native America a Talk by Sarah Deer

Story by Lacey Tewanema

A lecture by Sarah Deer, professor of law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, titled Sovereignty of the Soul: Sexual Violence in Native America was presented at the Fort Lewis College Ballroom Thursday.

 

A lecture by Sarah Deer, professor of law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, titled Sovereignty of the Soul: Sexual Violence in Native America was presented at the Fort Lewis College Ballroom Thursday.   The presentation informed FLC students, staff and community members about the violence happening to Native Americans.   The event was organized by Molly Weiser, Nancy...

The ASFLC: Budget Approvals for RSO II’s and III’s

Story by CJ Calvert Photo by Jarred Green

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday to discuss the budgets for Registered Student Organizations that are level II and level III.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday to discuss the budgets for Registered Student Organizations that are level II and level III.   The discussion topic about the RSO budgets, approved by the Financial Allocation Board, was presented by senator and chair of student services Ian Fullinwider.   “How FAB made this decision was by looking at...

Altercation between Preacher and FLC Student Ends in Detainment

Video by IndyTV

The IndyTV takes an in-depth look at the detainment of student Randy Banks. After an altercation with a 'Public Preacher' Keith Darrell on Monday afternoon, Banks was detaineed by Durango Police.

The IndyTV takes an in-depth look at the detainment of student Randy Banks. After an altercation with a 'Public Preacher' Keith Darrell on Monday afternoon, Banks was detained by Durango Police. Here, Banks provides the Indy with an interview, and his thoughts about Monday's events. Note that Banks's legal name is Randall Hughes, but he prefers to be called Randy Banks....

The Environmental Center’s Fourth Annual Sustainability Summit

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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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