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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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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...

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,...

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...

Chefs in Durango

Story by Chris Mannara Graphic by Allison Anderson

​A lot more goes into being a chef than people realize. Chefs work a lot behind the scenes, work collaboratively together and train the next generation of chefs.

 

​A lot more goes into being a chef than people realize. Chefs work a lot behind the scenes, work collaboratively together and train the next generation of chefs. What it takes to be a Chef Executive Chef Ryan Lowe of the Ore House likens it to cooking for a family, but on an extreme scale. ​“What we are doing is coordinating a big family dinner 362 days out of the...

FLC Students and Community Members Push for Political Involvement in Preparation for Upcoming March 1st Caucus

Story by Alison Uralli

Students, campaign volunteers and community members in Durango are trying to incite more political efficacy and involvement in young people.

 

Students, campaign volunteers and community members in Durango are trying to incite more political efficacy and involvement in young people.   Colorado is the 5th most impactful state for youth voters in the upcoming presidential election.   Voter turnout for people under 30 has been on the rise in this election according to a study by CIRCLE.   Student...

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