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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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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...

OP Spring Break

Story by Alexandra Lamb Photos by Nicole Curry

Fort Lewis College Outdoor Pursuits is offering four spring break trips this year. Trips include California surf school, paddling the Rio Grande, a Grand Canyon service project and a locally hosted wilderness first responder course.

Fort Lewis College Outdoor Pursuits is offering four spring break trips this year. Trips include California surf school, paddling the Rio Grande, a Grand Canyon service project and a locally hosted wilderness first responder course.   A spring break trip interest meeting was held in the fall, and sign up day for trips was on Monday, Feb. 1, OP intern Christina Spohn, said. Early...

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