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Cookin' Stuff! Cookin' Stuff!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | Nels Christensen

Cookin' Stuff!

Food, friends and dorm life; how one student makes the most of kitchens on campus

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 

Fiesta en la Mesa
 Fiesta en la Mesa

Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Steven Ben

Fiesta en la Mesa

Members of Ballet Folklorico de Durango, a cultural arts program that promotes Mexican culture, perform Sept. 19, 2025, during Fiesta en la Mesa...
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...

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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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History Department Chair Delivers Masculinity Talk History Department Chair Delivers Masculinity Talk

History Department Chair Delivers Masculinity Talk

Story by Alex Semadeni Graphic by Julia Volzke

“Advice from the Garage: Masculinity Reexamined” a lecture presented by the Fort Lewis College History Department Chair Michael Martin, occurred Thursday, Feb. 25.

 

“Advice from the Garage: Masculinity Reexamined” a lecture presented by the Fort Lewis College History Department Chair Michael Martin, occurred Thursday, Feb. 25.   The Lecture   The lecture, part of the Lifelong Learning Lecture Series, was followed by a 30 minute question and answer with the 67 audience members, Judith Reynolds, the founding member of the...

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The Vagina Monologues - Revealing the Female Body The Vagina Monologues - Revealing the Female Body

The Vagina Monologues - Revealing the Female Body

Story by Carolyn Estes Photo by Hanna Maddera

“The Vagina Monologues” strive to increase awareness about the female body for women to be comfortable talking about their vaginas. They also bring about topics that have been really difficult for women.

  “The Vagina Monologues” strive to increase awareness about the female body for women to be comfortable talking about their vaginas. They also bring about topics that have been really difficult for women.   The monologues are a group of stories that was collected or written by Eve Ensler and designed to talk about women's experiences with sex, their vaginas,...

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Climate Change: A Groundhog’s Perspective Climate Change: A Groundhog’s Perspective

Climate Change: A Groundhog’s Perspective

Story by Alexandra Lamb Graphic by Camden Smith

In this year’s Groundhog Day prediction, Punxsutawney Phil predicted the start of an early spring. This prediction caused some curiosities in relation to climate change.

In this year’s Groundhog Day prediction, Punxsutawney Phil predicted the start of an early spring. This prediction caused some curiosities in relation to climate change.   Climate change is one of the most pressing issues in our world today, Andrew Gulliford, Fort Lewis College history and environmental studies professor, said. Groundhog Day 2016 calls attention to local...

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