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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. 

Safety First, Because Accidents Last
 Safety First, Because Accidents Last

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Nels Christensen

Safety First, Because Accidents Last

Fort Lewis police report safety statistics in recent years. 

Hotels: the new Dorms?
 Hotels: the new Dorms?

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Jimena Lopez

Hotels: the new Dorms?

Back to school! While some Fort Lewis students were making sure they had their backpacks ready to go, others were making sure they had somewhere...
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.
Students Test the Waters
 Students Test the Waters

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Nels Christensen

Students Test the Waters

Students take leaps for public health.

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Fort Lewis College Campus Blotter

By Becca Day

The Fort Lewis College Campus Police released the crime log and below is a summary of incidents that happened from March 18 to March 20.

 

The Fort Lewis College Campus Police released the crime log and below is a summary of incidents that happened from March 18 to March 20.   Sunday, March 18 at 3:13 pm. Police investigated criminal mischief involving $300 to $750 in the Education and Business Hall parking lot.   Monday, March 19 at 8:30 p.m. Police responded to an incident involving theft at a value...

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What it Takes to Make All Students Feel Safe on the FLC Campus

By: Breana Talamante-Benavidez

The Fort Lewis College campus offers many resources to help students of all identities and backgrounds feel comfortable, safe and included on campus.

The Fort Lewis College campus offers many resources to help students of all identities and backgrounds feel comfortable, safe and included on campus.   Minority students who are struggling with feeling safe or comfortable on campus, can look to programs such as the Native American Center, El Centro de Muchos Colores and the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center to find a place of...

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Weekend Getaways & Hidden Gems

By Coya Pair

In the Durango area, there is much to do and explore.

In the Durango area, there is much to do and explore. In just a few hours or less, you can get into high mountain ranges or low desert canyons.   “For high country, I love Ice Lake Basin,” Nick Richardson, manager of The Living Tree, said. “You really just can't understand the beauty of that place without going there.”   Ice Lake Basin trail...

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ASFLC Report: ASFLC Holds Election Results and Votes to Approve Changes to FAB Bylaws

By Benjamin Mandile

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday night at which time ASFLC president Dustin Fink updated the Senate on student-government elections, discussed changes to the Financial Allocation Board bylaws and created two new FAB at-large-senator positions.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday night at which time ASFLC president Dustin Fink updated the Senate on student-government elections, discussed changes to the Financial Allocation Board bylaws and created two new FAB at-large-senator positions. Election Results Held During his officer report ASFLC president Dustin Fink made a statement about the ASFLC student...

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ASFLC: FLC Presidential Candidates set to visit and Graduation Regalia

By: Mike Ranson

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on March 7 to discuss the new Fort Lewis College presidential candidates and graduation regalia.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on March 7 to discuss the new Fort Lewis College presidential candidates and graduation regalia.   FLC Presidential Candidates The three finalists for the presidential position at FLC have been finalized: Maria Guajardo, Tom Stritikus and Teresa C. Balser were selected. Guajardo is the Deputy Vice-President of Soka University...

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