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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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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...

Fall Crafts

Photos by Lucy Schaefer

The beauty of Fall is here. Fall is the transitioning season from one extreme to the other, floating down the river and flying down the slopes. The following images are Fall inspired crafts representing and imitating the beuty and change of the season.

The beauty of Fall is here. Fall is the transitioning season from one extreme to the other, floating down the river and flying down the slopes. The following images are Fall inspired crafts representing and imitating the beuty and change of the season.

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