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Cookin' Stuff! Cookin' Stuff!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | Nels Christensen

Cookin' Stuff!

Food, friends and dorm life; how one student makes the most of kitchens on campus

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.

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You are Not Alone

Junior Parrish

What You Should Know About Campus Support for Unhealthy Relationships

(Disclaimer: mentions Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Abusive relationships, etc.) At Fort Lewis College, you are not alone. Many resources are available to students who are affected by unhealthy or abusive relationships, offering support and guidance in difficult times. One major resource on campus is Title IX, coordinated by Madiline Gillman, and is located upstairs in the Skyhawk...

Parking Permits and Policies

Kiiyahno Edgewater

An Overview On The Parking Situation At FLC

In recent years Fort Lewis College has implemented new policies that could help reduce limited parking across campus, as well as congested lots. The question arises, who’s responsible for the increase? In 2022, FLC Police & Parking Service Department increased the price for parking permits by $20, Deming said.  “$10 of that increase was to offset the cost of...

Three Decades on Two Wheels

Zara Tucker

The past, present, and future of FLC Cycling

  Fort Lewis College Cycling celebrates its 30th anniversary this fall, and along each season comes new challenges and opportunities. The team is looking forward to another year of racing, getting people on bikes, and building a fleet of happy and healthy cyclists, Chad Cheeney, the endurance coach of FLC cycling said.  The history of cycling in Durango runs deep, Cheeney...

ASFLC Meeting 9/18

Kiiyahno Edgewater

During the Sept. 18 meeting of the fall semester, the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College passed two resolutions and detailed their plans for upcoming events.  Resolution 25-02 was unanimously approved, appointing Sen. Kyle Hornbuckle to the administrative parliamentarian position.  Sen. Thomas Bearden amended resolution 24-02 from the previous meeting to 25-03, which was...

ASFLC Meeting 10/16

Aleyna Kleinhaus

What’s On The Agenda

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College commenced its weekly meeting on Oct. 16 at 7:07, where Senator Childers moved to approve the Taekwando Club from an RSO Ⅰ to an RSO Ⅱ for the club to receive a budget and fundraising abilities. ASFLC also moved to approve the Bee Club to receive support from the Financial Allocation Board. Bee club aims to get hands-on research for...

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