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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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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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FLC Cycling Wins 23rd National Title FLC Cycling Wins 23rd National Title

FLC Cycling Wins 23rd National Title

By Benjamin Mandile

The Fort Lewis College mountain bike team brought home its 23rd National Omnium Team title at the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships that ran from from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22.  

 

The Fort Lewis College mountain bike team brought home its 23rd National Omnium Team title at the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships that ran from from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22.     The national championship consists of five disciplines: cross-country, short track, team relay, downhill, and dual slalom, Stephan Davoust, FLC team rider said.   FLC...

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