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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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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...

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.

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...

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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