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Students Test the Waters Students Test the Waters

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | Nels Christensen

Students Test the Waters

Students take leaps for public health.

Home Away From Home Home Away From Home

Monday, April 14, 2025 | Anja Tabor

Home Away From Home

Exchange students at Fort Lewis shared their experiences. The ups, downs, and learning curves that come with studying abroad.
Listen to your Gut
 Listen to your Gut

Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Tiana Padilla

Listen to your Gut

How food insecurity impacts your stomach microbiome

ASFLC Meeting 3/12
 ASFLC Meeting 3/12

Monday, March 31, 2025
Nels Christensen

ASFLC Meeting 3/12

What students should know about the weekly meeting of the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College

Catalyzing Creativity
 Catalyzing Creativity

Monday, March 24, 2025
Manhattan Adams

Catalyzing Creativity

Undergraduate Students Get Hands-On Research Experience at Fort Lewis College
ASFLC Meeting 3/5
 ASFLC Meeting 3/5

Monday, March 24, 2025
Kylie Small

ASFLC Meeting 3/5

What students should know about the weekly meeting from the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College. 

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Reaching New Climates! Reel Film Experience 2016 Reaching New Climates! Reel Film Experience 2016

Reaching New Climates! Reel Film Experience 2016

Story by Travis Good Photos by Crystal Ashike and Courtesy of Brian Morgan

This year’s Reel Film Experience is going to be one you do not want to miss. The Environmental Center is celebrating their 15th annual Reel Film Experience along with their 25th anniversary at Fort Lewis College.

“This year we are going all out,” Rachel Landis, Coordinator at FLC’s Environmental Center said.  

This year’s Reel Film Experience is going to be one you do not want to miss. The Environmental Center is celebrating their 15th annual Reel Film Experience along with their 25th anniversary at Fort Lewis College.   “This year we are going all out,” Rachel Landis, Coordinator at FLC’s Environmental Center said.     What is This...

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Durango 2016 Zombie Crawl Durango 2016 Zombie Crawl

Durango 2016 Zombie Crawl

Photos by Catie Welch

The Zombie Crawl is Halloween tradition in Durango. It's a time where everyone in town can parade down the street showing off their costume and getting that spooky experience of walking with a hoard. This year's Zombie Crawl fell on a Monday night, but that did not seem to dampen the spirits of those who participated. 

The Zombie Crawl is Halloween tradition in Durango. It's a time where everyone in town can parade down the street showing off their costume and getting that spooky experience of walking with a hoard. This year's Zombie Crawl fell on a Monday night, but that did not seem to dampen the spirits of those who participated.

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Hunger for Horror: Why do we Crave Fear?

Story by Kaleigh Dixson

With Halloween creeping around the corner, many may find themselves in a scramble for a scare, whether it be through haunted houses or scary movies. But why is it that people yearn to feel fear?

 

The psychological experience behind fear   With Halloween creeping around the corner, many may find themselves in a scramble for a scare, whether it be through haunted houses or scary movies. But why is it that people yearn to feel fear?   Megan Wrona, a professor of psychology at Fort Lewis College, said fear is a versatile emotion which evokes great excitement and...

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Duranghosts and Ghouls: Halloween in Durango Duranghosts and Ghouls: Halloween in Durango

Duranghosts and Ghouls: Halloween in Durango

Story by Travis Good and Masheli Thompson Photos by Jarred Green

Halloween is fast approaching and Durango has several safe but spooky festivities planned, including the Zombie March in town and the haunted house at FLC.

 

Halloween is fast approaching and Durango has several safe but spooky festivities planned, including the Zombie March in town and the haunted house at FLC.   Halloween on the Hill   FLC has a haunted house open from 6:30 to 10 p.m on Oct. 26 and 27 at the FLC Student Union ballroom, Grace Chang, FLC Student Union Productions coordinator, said. Admission is $5 dollars for...

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