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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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Chee and Magat Take Gold in FLC Weightlifting Competition

By Shandiin Ramsey

Fort Lewis College hosts a men’s and a women’s powerlifting competition at the end of every spring semester at the Student Life Center. This year, Elise Chee won the women’s competition and Brandon Magat won the men’s.

Fort Lewis College hosts a men’s and a women’s powerlifting competition at the end of every spring semester at the Student Life Center. This year, Elise Chee won the women’s competition and Brandon Magat won the men’s.   The competitors get three attempts for each lift, deadlift, bench press and squat.  The winner is decided by calculating the total...

President Trump's New Healthcare Plan

Story by Shandiin Ramsey Photo by Isaac Furtney

One of Trump’s biggest plans coming into the White House was that he was going to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with something better.  

 

One of Trump’s biggest plans coming into the White House was that he was going to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with something better.       The plan looked like it would be approved according to PBS, but after, the vote was delayed. President Trump told House Speaker Paul Ryan that it was yes or no and that he would not delay the vote any...

Identifying Sexual Violence in Native America a Talk by Sarah Deer

Story by Lacey Tewanema

A lecture by Sarah Deer, professor of law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, titled Sovereignty of the Soul: Sexual Violence in Native America was presented at the Fort Lewis College Ballroom Thursday.

 

A lecture by Sarah Deer, professor of law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, titled Sovereignty of the Soul: Sexual Violence in Native America was presented at the Fort Lewis College Ballroom Thursday.   The presentation informed FLC students, staff and community members about the violence happening to Native Americans.   The event was organized by Molly Weiser, Nancy...

The ASFLC: Budget Approvals for RSO II’s and III’s

Story by CJ Calvert Photo by Jarred Green

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday to discuss the budgets for Registered Student Organizations that are level II and level III.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday to discuss the budgets for Registered Student Organizations that are level II and level III.   The discussion topic about the RSO budgets, approved by the Financial Allocation Board, was presented by senator and chair of student services Ian Fullinwider.   “How FAB made this decision was by looking at...

Altercation between Preacher and FLC Student Ends in Detainment

Video by IndyTV

The IndyTV takes an in-depth look at the detainment of student Randy Banks. After an altercation with a 'Public Preacher' Keith Darrell on Monday afternoon, Banks was detaineed by Durango Police.

The IndyTV takes an in-depth look at the detainment of student Randy Banks. After an altercation with a 'Public Preacher' Keith Darrell on Monday afternoon, Banks was detained by Durango Police. Here, Banks provides the Indy with an interview, and his thoughts about Monday's events. Note that Banks's legal name is Randall Hughes, but he prefers to be called Randy Banks....

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