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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 Begins Contract Negotiations with The “T”

Story by Catherine Wheeler and Archer Gordon

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College are currently working on a new contract with the Durango Transit. The current contract allows students to ride the transit with their student pass, with funding coming from the ASFLC about to expire.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College are currently working on a new contract with the Durango Transit. The current contract allows students to ride the transit with their student pass, with funding coming from the ASFLC about to expire.   The contract currently states that a student pays about $10 per semester as part of a student fee to receive a bus pass provided by the...

Resident Assistants Voice Allergy and Diet Concerns at Sodexo Focus Group

Story by Keenan Malone and Kelkiyana Yazzie, Photo by Sean Summers

Fort Lewis College students and Sodexo executives were heard on Wednesday, Oct. 14, when Sodexo held its first all-inclusive focus group of the semester in the San Juan Dining Hall.

Fort Lewis College students and Sodexo executives were heard on Wednesday, Oct. 14, when Sodexo held its first all-inclusive focus group of the semester in the San Juan Dining Hall.   The Sodexo focus group’s goal is to take a comprehensive look at the dining experience by addressing everything from food that people want to see in the dining hall to meal structures and...

Concerts and a Haunted House Come for Halloween

Story by Jamie Draper

Halloween is a holiday with plenty of opportunity for fun programing, especially for college students. This year, the events affiliated with Fort Lewis College include a KDUR radio party, a Halloween-themed choir and band concert, and a haunted house.

Halloween is a holiday with plenty of opportunity for fun programing, especially for college students. This year, the events affiliated with Fort Lewis College include a KDUR radio party, a Halloween-themed choir and band concert, and a haunted house.   KDUR Halloween Ball   This live music event is coordinated by KDUR college radio, in partnership with Durango Massive....

Panel discussion: "Animals are Conscious"

Story and Photos by Thomas Feiler

Five panelists from different animal-related professions discussed moral questions about the relationship between animals and humans on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Fort Lewis College.

Five panelists from different animal-related professions discussed moral questions about the relationship between animals and humans on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Fort Lewis College.   The panel discussion was moderated by Dr. Keri Brandt, an associate professor of sociology as well as gender and women's Studies at FLC. Brandt focused on the language system between horses and...

Student Fees For Sustainability Accumulate

Story by Jamie Draper and Lauren S Hammond, Graphic by Julia Volzke

The Sustainability Initiative Grant was created in 2008, and has since been underutilized on Fort Lewis College’s campus. The grant was proposed to fund and fulfill goals of sustainability throughout the campus.

The Sustainability Initiative Grant was created in 2008, and has since been underutilized on Fort Lewis College’s campus. The grant was proposed to fund and fulfill goals of sustainability throughout the campus.   The Sustainability Initiative Grant’s Emergence at FLC   The SIG is a student led effort to fund sustainability projects that benefit campus, Rachel...

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