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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.

ICE in Durango - Students Engage in Local Protests
 ICE in Durango - Students Engage in Local Protests

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Story by Nels Christensen, Photos by Steven Ben

ICE in Durango - Students Engage in Local Protests

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been active across Colorado, including the community of Durango.

Dazzling New Exhibit in the Center of Southwest Studies
 Dazzling New Exhibit in the Center of Southwest Studies

Saturday, March 7, 2026
Story and Photos by Preston Roundy

Dazzling New Exhibit in the Center of Southwest Studies

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College revealed its newest exhibit, “Constellations of Place,” with an opening...

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FLC Hockey Trying to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

By Mike Ranson

The Fort Lewis College Skyhawks men’s club hockey team plays their final two home games of the season tonight and tomorrow night against a struggling Western State team. FLC is looking to retain a top 10 spot in the very competitive American Collegiate Hockey Association  Division III Pacific Division.

The Fort Lewis College Skyhawks men’s club hockey team plays their final two home games of the season tonight and tomorrow night against a struggling Western State team. FLC is looking to retain a top 10 spot in the very competitive American Collegiate Hockey Association  Division III Pacific Division.   FLC is 10-4 overall this season and are ranked ninth in the...

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Reduction in Force Committee Must Remain Confidential Reduction in Force Committee Must Remain Confidential

Reduction in Force Committee Must Remain Confidential

By Ryan Simonovich

A concern is that the confidentiality agreement violates Colorado’s open meetings laws.

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The Fort Lewis College Faculty Senate voted on Jan. 18 to require confidentiality, at the provost’s request, among members of an advisory committee to the provost.   The vote for confidentiality won 9-7 with two senators abstaining from the vote.     A concern is that the confidentiality agreement violates Colorado’s open meetings laws....

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FLC Makes Coaching Changes to Volleyball, Football

By Mike Ranson

The resignation of three Fort Lewis College coaches was announced by athletic director Barney Hinkle on January 11. Head volleyball coach Kelley Rifilato, assistant volleyball coach Sloan Levett, and FLC football linebackers coach Ed Rifilato resigned.

The resignation of three Fort Lewis College coaches was announced by athletic director Barney Hinkle on January 11. Head volleyball coach Kelley Rifilato, assistant volleyball coach Sloan Levett, and FLC football linebackers coach Ed Rifilato resigned.   In her five years Kelly Rifilato led the volleyball team to 38-77 overall and 26-65 in the RMAC and had one winning season. She...

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Miss Hozhoni Pageant's Name To Change This Year Miss Hozhoni Pageant's Name To Change This Year

Miss Hozhoni Pageant's Name To Change This Year

By Coya Pair

The Annual “Miss Hozhoni” pageant at Fort Lewis College has been renamed Ms. Hozhoni.

 

The Annual “Miss Hozhoni” pageant at Fort Lewis College has been renamed Ms. Hozhoni.   The Ms. Hozhoni Pageant is an event during Hozhoni Days, which is put on every spring by FLC’s Wanbli Ota club, FLC anthropology and gender and women's studies professor, Kathleen Fine-Dare, said.   “Ms. is the equivalent of Mr.,” Fine-Dare said....

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Skyhawks Dismantle ThunderWolves, Improve to 13-0 at Home Skyhawks Dismantle ThunderWolves, Improve to 13-0 at Home

Skyhawks Dismantle ThunderWolves, Improve to 13-0 at Home

By Matthew T. Roy, Photos by Kayla Cata

The game tipped off and then it was pretty much over for the CSU-Pueblo ThunderWolves in Durango on Saturday night as they were routed by the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks, 95-61.

The game tipped off and then it was pretty much over for the CSU-Pueblo ThunderWolves in Durango on Saturday night as they were routed by the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks, 95-61.   The win pushed the Skyhawks to a 19-3 record on the season and a 15-2 record in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. FLC is also 13-0 at home now after the victory and maintains a one game RMAC lead...

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