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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. 

Hotels: the new Dorms? Hotels: the new Dorms?

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | Jimena Lopez

Hotels: the new Dorms?

Back to school! While some Fort Lewis students were making sure they had their backpacks ready to go, others were making sure they had somewhere...
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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FLC Art Department's 56th Annual Student Juried Exhibit FLC Art Department's 56th Annual Student Juried Exhibit

FLC Art Department's 56th Annual Student Juried Exhibit

Story by Davis Deussen Photos by Richie Scheuer and Jarred Green

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery held the opening reception and awards for the 56th Annual Student Juried Exhibition from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 1.

 

The Fort Lewis College Art Gallery held the opening reception and awards for the 56th Annual Student Juried Exhibition from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 1.   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 art show setting.   Peter...

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The ASFLC: Criteria for FAB Grants The ASFLC: Criteria for FAB Grants

The ASFLC: Criteria for FAB Grants

Story by CJ Calvert Photo by Jarred Green

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday to discuss the criteria that the Financial Allocation Board uses to issue travel and event grants to Registered Student Organizations.

 

Items enacted at this meeting: Resolution 17-015 passed, approving the formation of an ad hoc committee. Resolution 17-014 passed, allowing the formation of jam club. Resolution 17-016 passed, fixing the quorum requirements for ASFLC Resolution 17-017, which would have allowed for RSO II’s and III’s to to be put on probation at the FAB...

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