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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

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...

ASFLC’s New Liaison - Vice President

Story by Brandon Castle and Catherine Wheeler, Graphic by Julia Volzke, Photography by Sean Summers

A new semester here at Fort Lewis College means new members for the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College. Current positions including president, senators, secretary and administration assistant have been filled, but the vice president position will remain vacant until this evening, September 9.

 

A new semester here at Fort Lewis College means new members for the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College. Current positions including president, senators, secretary and administration assistant have been filled, but the vice president position will remain vacant until this evening, September 9.   According to their purpose statement, the ASFLC strives to advocate for...

Board of Trustees Renews Thomas' Contract

Story by Alison Uralli and Jarred Green

Dene Thomas, president of Fort Lewis College, has been reviewed by faculty and students to help the board of trustees decide whether or not to renew the contract for another three years.

Dene Thomas, president of Fort Lewis College, has been reviewed by faculty and students to help the board of trustees decide whether or not to renew the contract for another three years.   The board of trustees performs what is called a 360 survey of Dene Thomas, Dugald Owen, president of the faculty senate, said. This is a review of Thomas' performance over the last three...

Thrive! and Ben and Jerry’s Fighting for Living Wages in La Plata County

Story by Catherine Wheeler and Luke Perkins Graphic by Julia Volzke

La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition is hosting their annual spring event on Wednesday, April 15. An afternoon presentation is scheduled at Fort Lewis College at 4 p.m. in Noble Hall and a second presentation will take place at the Durango Public Library on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

 

La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition is hosting their annual spring event on Wednesday, April 15. An afternoon presentation is scheduled at Fort Lewis College at 4 p.m. in Noble Hall and a second presentation will take place at the Durango Public Library on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.   Thrive! Living Wage Coalition is a coalition that strives for living...

Sustainability Initiative Grant Committee Confusion

Story by Jarred Green Graphic by Julia Volzke

The Campus Sustainability Council has voiced concerns about their proposals for grant money to be used in projects over the summer. The CSC is a new organization that wishes to provide less ecological impact for the Fort Lewis College community.

 

The Campus Sustainability Council has voiced concerns about their proposals for grant money to be used in projects over the summer. The CSC is a new organization that wishes to provide less ecological impact for the Fort Lewis College community.   The main issue between the CSC and the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College is communication, Chloe Canterbury, volunteer chair of...

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