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Skyhawks Stay hot, Push Win Streak to 7 behind Second-Half Surge Skyhawks Stay hot, Push Win Streak to 7 behind Second-Half Surge

Friday, February 27, 2026 | Christian Kirkman

Skyhawks Stay hot, Push Win Streak to 7 behind Second-Half Surge

The Fort Lewis College men’s basketball team extended its win streak to 8 games after using a strong second half to secure a conference win...
ASFLC Meeting 2/11 ASFLC Meeting 2/11

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | Preston Roundy

ASFLC Meeting 2/11

Information for students about the weekly meeting of the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College

What Does It Take To Be A KDUR DJ? What Does It Take To Be A KDUR DJ?

What Does It Take To Be A KDUR DJ?

Story by Christina Tsosie, Photo by Hana Mohsin

Our Fort Lewis College radio station, KDUR, has recently accepted and integrated new DJs. Students are always encouraged to apply and to submit their applications for their own radio show.

“Not many people know this, but anyone can be a DJ at KDUR,” said Chris Braun, a FLC senior and the music director at KDUR.







Our Fort Lewis College radio station, KDUR, has recently accepted and integrated new DJs. Students are always encouraged to apply and to submit their applications for their own radio show. “Not many people know this, but anyone can be a DJ at KDUR,” said Chris Braun, a FLC senior and the music director at KDUR. Regardless of a student's major, they can be a DJ, there are...

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Latino College Day: Boosting Student Diversity at Fort Lewis Latino College Day: Boosting Student Diversity at Fort Lewis

Latino College Day: Boosting Student Diversity at Fort Lewis

Story by Lio Diaz, Photo by Joshua Plutt

Latino College Day at Fort Lewis College emphasizes the importance of student diversity. The event occurs once per year in accordance with Skyhawk Saturday, an orientation for prospective students.

The goal of Latino College Day is to introduce what FLC has to offer through workshops available to high school students of Hispanic or Latino background.


Latino College Day at Fort Lewis College emphasizes the importance of student diversity. The event occurs once per year in accordance with Skyhawk Saturday, an orientation for prospective students. The goal of Latino College Day is to introduce what FLC has to offer through workshops available to high school students of Hispanic or Latino background. The event is hosted by FLC’s El...

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A Day of Change: Fort Lewis College Adopts the Three-Credit Model A Day of Change: Fort Lewis College Adopts the Three-Credit Model

A Day of Change: Fort Lewis College Adopts the Three-Credit Model

Story by Carter Solomon and Ayla Quinn

At the Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College meeting this morning, Feb. 7, the decision to convert FLC to the three-credit model was voted on and passed unanimously by the Board. It will be implemented by the fall 2016 semester.

The Higher Learning Committee Accreditation process brought the three-four credit difference to a forefront. Many disciplines offer a range of both three and four credit courses to FLC students.

At the Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College meeting this morning, Feb. 7, the decision to convert FLC to the three-credit model was voted on and passed unanimously by the Board. It will be implemented by the fall 2016 semester. The Higher Learning Committee Accreditation process brought the three-four credit difference to a forefront. Many disciplines offer a range of both three and...

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Update on Gender-Neutral Bathrooms Update on Gender-Neutral Bathrooms

Update on Gender-Neutral Bathrooms

Story by Livia Hooson, Graphic by Allie Hutto

The bathrooms on the Fort Lewis College campus are going through some changes in order to provide students and faculty who are trans and gender nonconforming with a safe environment.  

































The gender-neutral bathrooms on campus were chosen as an Idea for Innovation in November 2013, said Glenna Sexton, the vice president for student affairs.















The bathrooms on the Fort Lewis College campus are going through some changes in order to provide students and faculty who are trans and gender nonconforming with a safe environment.   The gender-neutral bathrooms on campus were chosen as an Idea for Innovation in November 2013, said Glenna Sexton, the vice president for student affairs. There was a meeting on Monday, Jan. 27,...

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Learning Without Borders: Fort Lewis College on the Forefront of Student Exchange Opportunities Learning Without Borders: Fort Lewis College on the Forefront of Student Exchange Opportunities

Learning Without Borders: Fort Lewis College on the Forefront of Student Exchange Opportunities

Story by Lio Diaz, Graphic by Graeme Johnston

For over 30 years, Fort Lewis College has sent students around the world through various study abroad programs. Though a large number of students show interest in participating in the programs, many wonder what the next step is when considering studying abroad.

For over 30 years, Fort Lewis College has sent students around the world through various study abroad programs. Though a large number of students show interest in participating in the programs, many wonder what the next step is when considering studying abroad.   Students often find themselves questioning what is required to participate in the program and believe that...

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