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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

Snow Day? sNOw Way!

Story by Jarred Green and Andrew Hook Photos by Callie Hagman

This year, classes at Fort Lewis College have been cancelled twice due to an overabundance of snow.

This year, classes at Fort Lewis College have been cancelled twice due to an overabundance of snow.   The decision to cancel school functions is finalized through the president of FLC, Bob Smith, director of physical plant services, said via email.   Before the decision goes to the president, however, the Physical Power Plant Snow Management Team consults with the chief...

Ethics Team Returns from Nationals

Story by Catherine Wheeler and Luke Perkins Graphic by Julia Volzke

The Fort Lewis College Ethics Team returns from the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl national championship, that took place on Sunday, February 22, in Costa Mesa, California. While the team did not bring back a trophy, they did return with valuable experience.

The Fort Lewis College Ethics Team returns from the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl national championship, that took place on Sunday, February 22, in Costa Mesa, California. While the team did not bring back a trophy, they did return with valuable experience.   The team earned their trip to nationals by merit of a 3-1 finish, that landed them the top spot at the regional competition...

3-D Printers at FLC - Building Something for the Future

Story by Alison Uralli and Jarred Green Photos by Alison Uralli

With the aid of some advanced technology, students in the physics and engineering department can now create robotics projects faster and cheaper.

 

With the aid of some advanced technology, students in the physics and engineering department can now create robotics projects faster and cheaper.   The physics and engineering department has recently received two new 3-D printers from the Michael and Elaine Morovan foundation, Ryan Haaland, physics professor at Fort Lewis College, said.   The Michael and Elaine Morovan...

Vagina Talk - With Feminist Voice

Story by Andrew Hook Graphic by Hanna Maddera Artwork by Katie Server

Fort Lewis College's Feminist Voice, an on-campus social justice organization, are performing the “Vagina Monologues” this year at the Durango Arts Center on March 4 and 5.

Fort Lewis College's Feminist Voice, an on-campus social justice organization, are performing the “Vagina Monologues” this year at the Durango Arts Center on March 4 and 5.   Tickets will be available for $10 in the Student Union and at the Durango Arts Center until the day of the show, said Dana Mastrangelo, the president of Feminist Voice.   Feminist...

Environmental Center Prepares for Sustainability Summit

Story by Catherine Wheeler and Luke Perkins Graphic by Julia Volzke

The Environmental Center of Fort Lewis College is preparing for the Sustainability Summit, which will address how sustainability is working so far on campus and how to bring it into the lives of students.

The Environmental Center of Fort Lewis College is preparing for the Sustainability Summit, which will address how sustainability is working so far on campus and how to bring it into the lives of students.   The Sustainability Summit is showcasing the efforts and future efforts of students, professors and staff, Nicoll Hunt, a senior working in the Environmental Center,...

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