Spring break is many a college students’ favorite part of the semester. Each year brings about new and exciting opportunities for students to explore. Some choose to travel far and some choose to stay close. For those who are staying around Durango for their spring break, here are 15 different places within 200 miles of Durango that are sure to add fun and adventure to an already amazing time of year.

Students living in the five dormitories in the quad woke up Friday morning to spray-painted obscenities on all of the residence halls and the Miller Student Services building.

Valentine’s Day is a special holiday that gives people a chance to show appreciation for their loved ones. For those who don’t have a significant other or anyone who is looking for some fun, here are seven activities you can do to make your Valentine’s Day one to remember.

Durango is popular for its bluegrass scene and has several local bluegrass bands. One of Durango’s local bluegrass bands is the StillHouse Junkies.

Fort Lewis College Faculty Senate met on Thursday, Feb. 7 to hear from a subcommittee designing a freshman seminar and to discuss the use of Open Education Resources.

Tea at the G is where everyone is welcome to come and listen to a discussion topic about gender and sexuality.

The third annual “Love is a Drag Show” will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 in the Ballroom. Students will dress in drag and sing, or lip-synch, songs and dance for audience members.

Joel Kirkpatrick, an administrative assistant for the Fort Lewis College Music Department, died  Nov. 17 2018 after a short battle with cancer at the age of 59.

The Black Student Union has put together activities to celebrate black history month at Fort Lewis College, with support from the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, the Dharma Center, Student Union Productions, Career Services, and the Native American Center.

Fort Lewis College President Tom Stritikus formed a search committee to find a new provost to replace Interim Provost Jesse Peters in late November 2018.