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ASFLC Meeting 2/26 ASFLC Meeting 2/26

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | Tiana Padilla

ASFLC Meeting 2/26

What students should know about the weekly meeting from the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College

Martin Luther King Jr. March Martin Luther King Jr. March

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | Junior Parrish

Martin Luther King Jr. March

Fort Lewis students and staff honor the civil rights leader


Why Does the Sticker Stick with you?
Why Does the Sticker Stick with you?

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Izzy Mora

Why Does the Sticker Stick with you?

From bumpers to bottles, Fort Lewis expresses itself through stickers

The Pursuit of Outdoor Inclusivity
The Pursuit of Outdoor Inclusivity

Friday, January 17, 2025
Aleyna Kleinhaus

The Pursuit of Outdoor Inclusivity

Indigenous Adventure fund helps close the gap on accessibility

Seasonal Blues
Seasonal Blues

Friday, January 17, 2025
Izzy Mora and Zara Tucker

Seasonal Blues

Fort Lewis Experts break down Seasonal Depression

Keep Your Sleep
Keep Your Sleep

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Steven Ben

Keep Your Sleep

How sleep affects you, physically and mentally. 


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Breaking News: Shot Fired on 8th Street, Saturday

Story by Deanna Atkins and Aimee Gardere

On Saturday, April 6th at 1:49 a.m., a gunshot was fired on Eigth Street outside of Colorado Ponga’s and Joel’s Bar. According to the police report, there were at least four individuals participating in a physical fight in the street when the shot was fired. Police arrived on the scene within seconds afterward. No fatalities were reported. Four men fled the scene in a white van...

The Questions of Constitutionality in California’s Ban on Same Sex Marriage

Story by Megan West-Fogarty

The two milestone cases, coming from both California and Washington, which have been brought to the Supreme Court about same sex marriage, are staying central to their states.  Although this controversial issue is making news nationwide, there is little chance of a countrywide answer, The Huffington Post reported. “I think that, while the Supreme Court may take their time on...

FLC Triathalon Turning 25

Story by Bob Brockley

Fort Lewis College’s annual triathlon will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on Sun., April 14th. The 10 a.m. race involves a 500-meter swim in the campus pool, a 15-mile bike ride on pavement, and a 5K run that uses the Rim Trail. “It isn’t a mini-triathlon - it is a sprint triathlon,” said Gerry Geraghty, who sprinted his way into 1st place last year with a time...

Hozhoni Days: A Test of Culture

Story by Michaela Leach

The Miss Hozhoni Days pageant is taking place March 29-30 in the Wahlen Gymnasium at Fort Lewis College, and will consist of speakers, powwowing, traditional food, and celebration of many Native American cultures. The pageant comes to a conclusion when the winner has been chosen as the new Miss Hozhoni. The pageant events are free and open to the public. In the...

The Creative Visions of Dan Eldon

Story by Megan West-Fogarty

Open Shutter Gallery, located downtown Durango, is currently displaying work by Dan Eldon, a photojournalist.  In 1993, Eldon died in Somalia while on assignment at the young age of 22. Eldon’s sister and mother continue to carry on his legacy today. Open Shutter Gallery brought in an art exhibit that shows how Eldon’s journals were much more than just words. This exhibit...

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