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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...

Time to Do Our Part

Opinion by Evan Wick

For a while here at Fort Lewis College we have been hearing a lot of talk about the future of our institution.

For a while here at Fort Lewis College we have been hearing a lot of talk about the future of our institution. In the past year, we have participated in listening sessions, committee meetings, and public forums where we’ve debated fiercely about a phrase: liberal arts education. We became so focused on three words that I believe we can all agree on is important to FLC, that maybe...

The ASFLC: Enforcing the RSO Binding Agreement

Story by CJ Calvert Photo by Jarred Green

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday to discuss enforcing the policy that Registered Student Organizations meet specific requirements stated in the RSO binding agreements.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday to discuss enforcing the policy that Registered Student Organizations meet specific requirements stated in the RSO binding agreements.   The first discussion topic was on enforcing the policy that RSOs submit minutes of their meetings as well as attend the mandatory officer meetings in order to receive...

Women's Basketball Wins Big on Senior Night

Article by Matthew Roy Photos by Traven Halley

The Fort Lewis College Skyhawks women’s basketball team beat the Adams State University Grizzlies Tuesday night at Whalen Gymnasium 87-52.

The Fort Lewis College Skyhawks women’s basketball team beat the Adams State University Grizzlies Tuesday night at Whalen Gymnasium 87-52. The Skyhawks improve to 20-6, 15-6 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference with the win, and drop the Grizzlies to 2-22, 1-20 in the RMAC. FLC was on a mission to send their lone senior, Ande Lampert, off with a bang in her last regular...

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...

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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