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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...
The ASFLC: RSO Travel and Event Grants The ASFLC: RSO Travel and Event Grants

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...

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We Can All Be Athletes We Can All Be Athletes

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...

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History of FLC History of FLC

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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More Than Just Words: A Look at the Mission and History of FLC More Than Just Words: A Look at the Mission and History of FLC

More Than Just Words: A Look at the Mission and History of FLC

Story by Matthew Roy Photo by Catie Welch

FLC’s strategic planning committee has proposed a new redrafted mission statement for the college and unintentionally, this has caused a large stir among current students.

FLC’s strategic planning committee has proposed a new redrafted mission statement for the college and unintentionally, this has caused a large stir among current students.   Connor Cafferty, elected in April of 2016 to be the new student body president at FLC, sent out the new proposed mission statement out to all students in a mass email a few weeks ago to keep a commitment...

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The ASFLC Student Activity Fee Raised The ASFLC Student Activity Fee Raised

The ASFLC Student Activity Fee Raised

Story by Izzy Farrell Photo by Jarred Green

A resolution to increase the student activity fee by $1.10 for the 2017-2018 school year was passed at the ASFLC meeting on Wednesday.

 

A resolution to increase the student activity fee by $1.10 for the 2017-2018 school year was passed at the ASFLC meeting on Wednesday.   The fee is intended to offset deficits and increase RSO funding, according to Resolution 16-041.     The fee, which had been previously discussed at the October 5th meeting, passed unanimously.      Before the...

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