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What's the Buzz with Bee Club? What's the Buzz with Bee Club?

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | Story and Photos by Zara Tucker

What's the Buzz with Bee Club?

The honeybees are staying in their hives, but Bee Club is still buzzing.

Sustainability Summit - Commit to the Summit Sustainability Summit - Commit to the Summit

Sustainability Summit - Commit to the Summit

Story by Luke Perkins and Jarred Green Photos by Sean Summers

Fort Lewis College's second annual Sustainability Summit. A variety of Registered Student Organizations collaborated to make this event possible.

Fort Lewis College's second annual Sustainability Summit. A variety of Registered Student Organizations collaborated to make this event possible.   There are two goals for this year's sustainability summit, Erin Murphy, Environmental Center assistant sustainability summit event coordinator, said. The first goal is to show what FLC has done to achieve...

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Snow Day? sNOw Way! Snow Day? sNOw Way!

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...

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Ethics Team Returns from Nationals Ethics Team Returns from Nationals

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...

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

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...

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