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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
SUP Preparing for 11th Annual Skyfest - For the Students, by the Students SUP Preparing for 11th Annual Skyfest - For the Students, by the Students

SUP Preparing for 11th Annual Skyfest - For the Students, by the Students

Story by Lauren Hammond and Luke Perkins, Graphic by Julia Volzke

Student Union Productions is scheduled to host their annual music festival, Skyfest. SUP members are hard at work, with the festival now less than a month away.

Student Union Productions is scheduled to host their annual music festival, Skyfest. SUP members are hard at work, with the festival now less than a month away.     Behind the Scenes of Skyfest   “Skyfest is our annual music festival,” Naomi Bigbee, the promotions chair of SUP, said. “It is the largest event that we throw as an organization and it...

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The Return of the Bed Rally Race The Return of the Bed Rally Race

The Return of the Bed Rally Race

Story and Photos by Alison Uralli

The Bed Rally Race tradition was brought out of remission at this years Snowdown by the students of the Fort Lewis College event management class.

The Bed Rally Race tradition was brought out of remission this year at this years Snowdown by the students of the Fort Lewis College event management class.   The Bed Rally Race is a Snowdown event in which participants have to maneuver one member of their team on a wheeled mattress, through a series of obstacles, as fast as possible. In previous years, the event was hosted by the...

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Board of Trustees to Review the ASFLC’s Proposed Student Fee Board of Trustees to Review the ASFLC’s Proposed Student Fee

Board of Trustees to Review the ASFLC’s Proposed Student Fee

Story by Andrew Hook and Catherine Wheeler

In Oct. 2014, the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College proposed a new student fee to raise funds to compensate members of ASFLC with a scholarship.

 

In October 2014, the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College proposed a new student fee to raise funds to compensate members of ASFLC with a scholarship.   The proposed fee would increase student costs by 15 cents, per student, per credit hour, Chloe Canterbury, director of the Financial Allocation Board, said.   Senators will get up to $500 per semester, based on...

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Now What? - Preparing for Post College Life Now What? - Preparing for Post College Life

Now What? - Preparing for Post College Life

Story by Luke Perkins and Jarred Green, Photo by Jarred Green

The world after graduation can be a scary prospect, especially with only a six-month grace period before student loan payments begin. Because of this it can be very important for graduates to land stable jobs right out of college.

The world after graduation can be a scary prospect, especially with only a six-month grace period before student loan payments begin. Because of this it can be very important for graduates to land stable jobs right out of college.   Unfortunately, a recent survey by the Association of American Colleges and Universities shows a significant gap between what skills a graduate thinks...

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Wednesdays with the ASFLC: 21 January 2015 Wednesdays with the ASFLC: 21 January 2015

Wednesdays with the ASFLC: 21 January 2015

Story by Catherine Wheeler and Luke Perkins, Photo by Catherine Wheeler

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday. Several new members joined senate, while returning members were reappointed to the table. Senate discussed multiple issues involving The ASFLC’s approach to Colorado House Bill 12-1124, and its effect on higher education throughout the state.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday. Several new members joined senate, while returning members were reappointed to the table. Senate discussed multiple issues involving The ASFLC’s approach to Colorado House Bill 12-1124, and its effect on higher education throughout the state.   Colorado House Bill 14-1124   The ASFLC proposed Resolution...

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