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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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The Changing Ways Colleges Handle Sexual Assault The Changing Ways Colleges Handle Sexual Assault

The Changing Ways Colleges Handle Sexual Assault

Story By Becca Day. Photo By Catie Welch

Title IX is changing under President Donald Trump’s administration, however policy at Fort Lewis College will remain the same.

 

Title IX is changing under President Donald Trump’s administration, however policy at Fort Lewis College will remain the same.   The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, under the Trump administration, sent a Dear Colleague Letter on Sept. 22 withdrawing some of the Title IX guidance sent under former president Barack Obama’s administration.   The...

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No Gray Area When it Comes to Family No Gray Area When it Comes to Family

No Gray Area When it Comes to Family

Story By Matthew T. Roy. Photo By Tanner Cook

In November 2016, at the beginning of the women’s basketball season, Argyle High School senior superstar Vivian Gray signed her letter of intent with Fort Lewis College and decided  play basketball in Durango for the Skyhawks.

 

  In November 2016, at the beginning of the women’s basketball season, Argyle High School senior superstar Vivian Gray signed her letter of intent with Fort Lewis College and decided  play basketball in Durango for the Skyhawks.   Gray chose FLC over national division I powers like Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Baylor, Texas Christian University, Rice, Texas, Kansas...

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Talking About Suicide: Why it Matters

By Ryan Simonovich

Suicide has historically been a major problem in the Durango area. 16 people have died by suicide in La Plata County in 2017 alone.

 

Suicide has historically been a major problem in the Durango area. 16 people have died by suicide in La Plata County in 2017 alone.   In Colorado, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for people aged 15-44, according to 2015 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   A large percentage of people who die by suicide are struggling from a mental...

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"Urinetown": FLC Theatre’s Latest Production

By: Roy Adams

"Urinetown: The Musical” is Fort Lewis College’s most recent production put on by the theatre department. The musical premiered last Friday, Nov. 3.

"Urinetown: The Musical” is Fort Lewis College’s most recent production put on by the theatre department. The musical premiered last Friday, Nov. 3.   “Urinetown” depicts a town with a severe water shortage problem, Ginny Davis, director of the musical said.   The town revolts when the government adds fees to public toilets, she said....

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ASFLC Report: Online Platforms, RSO Compliance and E-Sports ASFLC Report: Online Platforms, RSO Compliance and E-Sports

ASFLC Report: Online Platforms, RSO Compliance and E-Sports

By: Benjamin Mandile

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday night to discuss online platforms for RSO registration, RSO compliance, and E-Sports.

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday night to discuss online platforms for RSO registration, RSO compliance, and E-Sports.   Online Platforms   ASFLC discussed the viability of investing in an online platform that would help the RSO registration process flow better.   There has been low-response for student organizations registering and...

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