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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 ASFLC Approves Censures and Quorum Requirements The ASFLC Approves Censures and Quorum Requirements

The ASFLC Approves Censures and Quorum Requirements

Story by CJ Calvert

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday to discuss amending their own Constitution.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday to discuss amending their own Constitution.   The first resolution called for the addition of a quorum requirement for passing any resolution in the future and was presented by senator and chair of student services Ian Fullinwider.   A quorum is a minimum number of individuals in an assembly that are required...

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Valentine's Day, What a Drag Valentine's Day, What a Drag

Valentine's Day, What a Drag

Story and Video by Jarred Green

Fort Lewis College's Residence Hall Association in conjunction with the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, FLC’s Diversity Programming and the Native American Center celebrated Valentine's Day with a drag show.  The Drag Show took place in the Student Union Ballroom and attracted a full house.

 

Fort Lewis College's Residence Hall Association in conjunction with the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, FLC’s Diversity Programming and the Native American Center celebrated Valentine's Day with a drag show.  The Drag Show took place in the Student Union Ballroom and attracted a full house. Drag Shows Drag shows consist of lip sync performances put on by men and...

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Skyhawks Add to Winning Streak at Home Skyhawks Add to Winning Streak at Home

Skyhawks Add to Winning Streak at Home

Story by Lacey Tewanema Photos by Crystal Ashike

The Skyhawks men’s basketball team increased their home game winning streak to 30 over the weekend by defeating Western State (5-18) and Colorado Mesa (7-18).

 

The Skyhawks men’s basketball team increased their home game winning streak to 30 over the weekend by defeating Western State (5-18) and Colorado Mesa (7-18). At Friday night’s game versus Western State the Skyhawks won 95-70, and at Saturday night’s game they won 90-71. Rasmus Bach had a big weekend as he dropped 24 points on Friday and 18 on Saturday. Joshua Blaylock...

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Two Victories for the Women Skyhawks Basketball Team Two Victories for the Women Skyhawks Basketball Team

Two Victories for the Women Skyhawks Basketball Team

Story by Lacey Tewanema Photos by Traven Halley

The weekend started out right for the Lady Skyhawks shutting out Western State (6-17) in the second quarter on their way to a 67-36 victory Friday night.  On Saturday they beat Colorado Mesa (17-6) 77-50.

 

The weekend started out right for the Women Skyhawks shutting out Western State (6-17) in the second quarter on their way to a 67-36 victory Friday night.  On Saturday they beat Colorado Mesa (17-6) 77-50. “We just locked in, I don’t know how else to describe it,” head coach Jason Flores said. “Players did great job of not allowing them to score the way they...

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Fort Lewis College Real Food Challenge 2017 Fort Lewis College Real Food Challenge 2017

Fort Lewis College Real Food Challenge 2017

Story by Becca Day Photo by Richie Scheuer

On Tuesday the Real Food Challenge at Fort Lewis College will announce the winner of the February Vote Real poll. Students have the option to choose between apples, carrots or zucchini as the next item that Sodexo will serve in its organic form.

 

On Tuesday the Real Food Challenge at Fort Lewis College will announce the winner of the February Vote Real poll. Students have the option to choose between apples, carrots or zucchini as the next item that Sodexo will serve in its organic form. The RFC is a national organization that encourages colleges and universities across the nation to serve real foods to their students, Rachel...

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