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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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Vagina Talk - With Feminist Voice

Story by Andrew Hook Graphic by Hanna Maddera Artwork by Katie Server

Fort Lewis College's Feminist Voice, an on-campus social justice organization, are performing the “Vagina Monologues” this year at the Durango Arts Center on March 4 and 5.

Fort Lewis College's Feminist Voice, an on-campus social justice organization, are performing the “Vagina Monologues” this year at the Durango Arts Center on March 4 and 5.   Tickets will be available for $10 in the Student Union and at the Durango Arts Center until the day of the show, said Dana Mastrangelo, the president of Feminist Voice.   Feminist...

Colorado Republicans Fail to Loosen Gun Laws

Story by Alison Uralli and Catherine Wheeler Graphic by Julia Volzke

The fight over guns has reentered the Colorado Legislature, as the new Republican majority in the Colorado Senate begins to revisit party goals in the 2015 session.

The fight over guns has reentered the Colorado Legislature, as the new Republican majority in the Colorado Senate begins to revisit party goals in the 2015 session.   The gun argument was revisited immediately, as the Legislature opened for session at the beginning of the year, according to The Colorado Springs Gazette.   The Legislature attempted to overturn several...

Chekhovian Sonata - FLC’s Theatre Department Aims to Modernize Classic Works

Story by Lauren Hammond and Luke Perkins Photos by Julia Volzke

Fort Lewis College’s theatre department had preview night Thursday evening for their new production, “A Chekhovian Sonata: Love in 3 Movements.” Performances begin this weekend, which include two short plays, and an adapted short story written by Anton Chekhov.   

Fort Lewis College’s theatre department had preview night Thursday evening for their new production, “A Chekhovian Sonata: Love in 3 Movements.” Performances begin this weekend, which include two short plays, and an adapted short story written by Anton Chekhov.      “This is a great opportunity for people to see some of the works of the person who a...

Throwback Throwdown - Bring Your Steez

Story by Andrew Hook and Jarred Green Photos by Callie Hagman

The Adventure House Counsel from the Bader-Snyder complex has rented out Chapman Hill again this year for the Fourth Annual Throwback Throwdown Rail Jam.

 

The Adventure House Counsel from the Bader-Snyder complex has rented out Chapman Hill again this year for the Fourth Annual Throwback Throwdown Rail Jam.   Get down there in your best 80s theme attire this Friday, February 13, to jam out with the MXT RedBull truck DJs and all the Adventure House folks, said Ryan Reggans, founding member of the throwback event and chairperson on the...

The Indy Presents Fort Fuel: Fort Lewis College Students and Durango Mountain Resort

Ever wonder if skiing/snowboarding is worth pushing back your graduation date? At Fort Lewis College, several students are constructing their schedules to hit Purg (Durango Mountain Resort) as many as five times per week. Haylee Knippel and Meryl Ramsey have the story if shredding fresh pow, is worth the extra time. See more at Inside Durango Tv, http://www.durangotv.com.

Ever wonder if skiing/snowboarding is worth pushing back your graduation date? At Fort Lewis College, several students are constructing their schedules to hit Purg (Durango Mountain Resort) as many as five times per week. Haylee Knippel and Meryl Ramsey have the story if shredding fresh pow, is worth the extra time. See more at Inside Durango Tv, http://www.durangotv.com.

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