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Cookin' Stuff! Cookin' Stuff!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | Nels Christensen

Cookin' Stuff!

Food, friends and dorm life; how one student makes the most of kitchens on campus

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. 

FLC Theatre Production Presents… FLC Theatre Production Presents…

FLC Theatre Production Presents…

Story by Kelkiyana Yazzie, Photography by Brent Belone

The Fort Lewis College’s theatre department is working hard to bring a variety of shows to campus this coming school year.

The Fort Lewis College’s theatre department is working hard to bring a variety of shows to campus this coming school year. “A Girl’s Guide to Coffee” and “Spring Awakening” are the two shows expected to happen this semester, Dennis Elkins, department chair and artistic director for FLC’s theatre department, said. “A Girl’s Guide to...

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Skyfest: The Motet Finally Comes Skyfest: The Motet Finally Comes

Skyfest: The Motet Finally Comes

Story by Keenan Malone and Kelkiyana Yazzie

The Motet and the Voodoo Glow Skulls are coming to Skyfest this Sunday, September 27 at the stadium lot at Fort Lewis College. Naomi Bigbee, promotions chair of Student Union Productions, said.

The Motet and the Voodoo Glow Skulls are coming to Skyfest this Sunday, September 27 at the stadium lot at Fort Lewis College. Naomi Bigbee, promotions chair of Student Union Productions, said.   She said the Motet and the Voodoo Glow Skulls were already contracted with FLC for Skyfest during last spring semester.   Bands are selected based on online survey results of...

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Grandin is “Honoured” for Common Reading Experience: Thinking In Pictures Comes to FLC Grandin is “Honoured” for Common Reading Experience: Thinking In Pictures Comes to FLC

Grandin is “Honoured” for Common Reading Experience: Thinking In Pictures Comes to FLC

Story by Brandon Castle

For the Fall 2015 Semester, The Common Reading Experience was offered to students once again. This year, Dr. Temple Grandin’s Thinking In Pictures was chosen as the novel students were encouraged to read.

For the Fall 2015 Semester, The Common Reading Experience was offered to students once again. This year, Dr. Temple Grandin’s Thinking In Pictures was chosen as the novel students were encouraged to read.   According to the Common Reading Experience Web Page, the experience aims to provide an avenue for discussion among students, faculty, administration, and members of the...

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Grin and Bear It: First Semester Grin and Bear It: First Semester

Grin and Bear It: First Semester

Story by Jamie Draper and Archer Gordon, Graphic by Julia Volzke, Photography by Brent Balone

Bears are a notable presence and a topic of discussion on Fort Lewis College’s campus, especially this time of year. However they are not often seen as dangerous and are seldom regarded as in need of removal.

 

Bears are a notable presence and a topic of discussion on Fort Lewis College’s campus, especially this time of year. However they are not often seen as dangerous and are seldom regarded as in need of removal.   The presence of bears becomes distressing when they begin to show less fear of humans, Mitch Davis, public affairs officer at FLC, said.   How FLC Reacts to...

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