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Indigenous People's Day 2025 Indigenous People's Day 2025

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Written by Mya Simon, Photographed by M'iitra Pino

Indigenous People's Day 2025

October rain does little to keep FLC from celebrating Indigenous culture 

Banging Heads in Buckley Park Banging Heads in Buckley Park

Thursday, October 2, 2025 | Mya Simon and Garrett Middleton

Banging Heads in Buckley Park

Locals share an inside look into Durango's metal scene. 

59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow 59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow

Friday, May 2, 2025 | Written by Junior Parrish, Photographed by Donovan Riley and Junior Parrish

59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow

An event that brings joy and beauty, Hozhoni Ambassadors and First Attendant said.

8 Things To Do if You’re Single and Ready to Mingle on Valentine’s Day

By: Nate DeCremer

Valentine’s Day is a special holiday that gives people a chance to show appreciation for their loved ones. For those who don’t have a significant other or anyone who is looking for some fun, here are seven activities you can do to make your Valentine’s Day one to remember.

Valentine’s Day is a special holiday that gives people a chance to show appreciation for their loved ones. For those who don’t have a significant other or anyone who is looking for some fun, here are seven activities you can do to make your Valentine’s Day one to remember. 1. Singing Valentines Location: Student Union Sign Ups: Monday-Wednesday 12:20 - 2:00 p.m. and...

StillHouse Junkies Headline Animas City Theatre

By: Coya Pair

Durango is popular for its bluegrass scene and has several local bluegrass bands. One of Durango’s local bluegrass bands is the StillHouse Junkies.

Durango is popular for its bluegrass scene and has several local bluegrass bands. One of Durango’s local bluegrass bands is the StillHouse Junkies. On Saturday, StillHouse Junkies headlined a show at the Animas City Theatre to promote their first extended play record as a trio, “Hillbilly Poetry.” The group has played at the ACT several times as an opening act, but this...

Students Lead Weekly Discussions about Gender and Sexuality

By: Taylor Hutchison

Tea at the G is where everyone is welcome to come and listen to a discussion topic about gender and sexuality.

Tea at the G is where everyone is welcome to come and listen to a discussion topic about gender and sexuality. Held weekly at 1 p.m. on Thursday in the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center in Reed Library, students drink tea and share stories. Nancy Stoffer, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center director, works with interns to decide on a discussion topic for each meeting. The Fort...

Students Prepare for the Third Annual Love is a Drag Show

By: Taylor Hutchison

The third annual “Love is a Drag Show” will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 in the Ballroom. Students will dress in drag and sing, or lip-synch, songs and dance for audience members.

The third annual “Love is a Drag Show” will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 in the Ballroom. Students will dress in drag and sing, or lip-synch, songs and dance for audience members. Drewsilla, a drag queen, will return to be the master of ceremonies. She was a gender and women's studies major at Fort Lewis College. The show will feature a performance by guest Ryan Stone, a...

New Black Student Resource Center: A Kickoff for Black History Month

By: Coya Pair

The Black Student Union has put together activities to celebrate black history month at Fort Lewis College, with support from the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, the Dharma Center, Student Union Productions, Career Services, and the Native American Center.

The Black Student Union has put together activities to celebrate black history month at Fort Lewis College, with support from the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, the Dharma Center, Student Union Productions, Career Services, and the Native American Center. One of the main events to kick-off Black History Month was the Black Student Resource Center’s grand opening. The new center...

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