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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

A History of KDUR

Story by Izzy Farrell Graphic by Allison Anderson

Fort Lewis College students and Durango locals who are interested in radio, being a DJ or just sharing their eclectic musical tastes have a rare opportunity to do so right here on campus in the form of KDUR.  

Fort Lewis College students and Durango locals who are interested in radio, being a DJ or just sharing their eclectic musical tastes have a rare opportunity to do so right here on campus in the form of KDUR.     "One of the things we pride ourselves on here is to play music that’s not heard on commercial radio," Bryant Liggett, Station Manager at KDUR, said....

How to Boost Your Grade Post Midterm

Story by Kaleigh Dixson

With midterms passed, students often find themselves panicking in how it affected their grade. Luckily, Fort Lewis College has several resources to help students reach their academic goals.

With midterms passed, students often find themselves panicking in how it affected their grade. Luckily, Fort Lewis College has several resources to help students reach their academic goals. With academic success coaches, tutoring services, and resource centers achieving a desired grade may not be as hard as previously thought. In seeking help after midterms, one can take advantage of the...

The ASFLC: RSO Travel and Event Grants

Story by Chris Mannara Photo by Jarred Green

A number of resolutions were passed that granted some RSOs travel budget funding at the ASFLC meeting Wednesday.

A number of resolutions were passed that granted some RSOs travel budget funding at the ASFLC meeting Wednesday.   Bee Club   The FLC Bee Club were granted an amount of $1,024 by the ASFLC Senate through Resolution 16-042.   The money will be used to fund a trip for 8 students and a faculty member to Galveston, Texas for a beekeeping conference, Hollie Wall...

We Can All Be Athletes

Story by Matthew Roy Photo by Drew Lovell

When growing up, many children of all ages and genders will watch television and see athletes like Michael Jordan or Mia Hamm and want to emulate them.

 

When growing up, many children of all ages and genders will watch television and see athletes like Michael Jordan or Mia Hamm and want to emulate them.   This is a lofty goal, for not everyone can be a professional athlete. Not everyone can even play in collegiate sports.   According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s website, only 6 percent of high...

History of FLC

Photos Courtesy of Center of Southwest Studies and University of Oregon Archives

The following is an excerpt from the "More Than Just Words: A Look at the Mission and History of FLC by Matthew Roy"

 

But what exactly is the legacy that Fort Lewis has left? And how did a military post turn into a college?

 

The following is an excerpt from the "More Than Just Words: A Look at the Mission and History of FLC by Matthew Roy"     But what exactly is the legacy that Fort Lewis has left? And how did a military post turn into a college?   Duane Smith, retired FLC professor and specialist in southwest Colorado history, said FLC has an extraordinary history that...

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