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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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Donate to TLC for FLC: It’s Speak-Easy Donate to TLC for FLC: It’s Speak-Easy

Donate to TLC for FLC: It’s Speak-Easy

Story by Alexandra Lamb

Fort Lewis College is hosting its signature foundation fundraiser, TLC for FLC, at 6 p.m. on April 16, 2016, in the Theatre Building. The event has a speakeasy theme, and tickets cost $125 and can be purchased either online or at the door.

TLC for FLC is Fort Lewis College's Foundation Fundraiser. The event will take place April 16, 2016 at 6 p.m. TLC for FLC helps raise money for student scholarships and faculty grants. There will be silent and live auctions. Speeches from faculty members and student performances will be given. Fort Lewis College is hosting its signature foundation fundraiser, TLC for FLC,...

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New Deal Leads to Higher Student Fees to Ride Durango Transit New Deal Leads to Higher Student Fees to Ride Durango Transit

New Deal Leads to Higher Student Fees to Ride Durango Transit

Story by Alex Semadeni & Alexandra Lamb Graphic by Allison Anderson

The Durango Transit will continue to have a stop at Fort Lewis College as the Transit Center and The Associated Students of FLC negotiated a deal to continue their partnership. The contract will be renewed, but FLC will pay more for passes in the future and student fees will increase.

 

​Fort Lewis College renews its contract with the Durango Transit Center Students will see an increase in student fees with the new contract. The transit center needs FLC’s support in time of financial instability FLC makes 25 percent of transit ridership, and students rely on the contract. The Durango Transit will continue to have a stop at Fort Lewis...

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The Cost of Manning Up The Cost of Manning Up

The Cost of Manning Up

Story and Graphic by Luke Perkins

 

At one point or another most men have been told they needed to “man up”, “grow a pair” or “tough it out” when faced with emotional or psychological trauma.

 

Key Points The study of masculinity has allowed gender studies to be more inclusive in its examination of genders effects on individuals Performance of gender can change based on context of interactions Stigma of inadequacy is commonly attached to individuals who seek counseling for emotional and psychological issues Differing social expectations causes this...

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Higher Education Budget Cuts Higher Education Budget Cuts

Higher Education Budget Cuts

Story by Mickey Snowdon Graphic by Julia Volzke

 
DURANGO- Governor Hickenlooper has proposed a budget plan for the 2016-17 fiscal year that directly cuts $20 million from Colorado higher education. The proposal is in response to the state's $373 million shortcoming in 2016's budget. Fort Lewis College may raise tuition in response.

What you need to know: Gov. Hickenlooper's budget proposal cuts $20 mil from CO higher ed FLC would have to raise tuition 13.6 percent to cover loss FLC's VP of Finance said, "Next year we'll increase tuition" FLC Student Body Pres sponsors #COState48 petition, urging students to protest the cut FLC Provost supports petition and...

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