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Latino College Day: Boosting Student Diversity at Fort Lewis

Latino College Day: Boosting Student Diversity at Fort Lewis

Story by Lio Diaz, Photo by Joshua Plutt

Latino College Day at Fort Lewis College emphasizes the importance of student diversity. The event occurs once per year in accordance with Skyhawk Saturday, an orientation for prospective students.

The goal of Latino College Day is to introduce what FLC has to offer through workshops available to high school students of Hispanic or Latino background.


Thursday, February 13, 2014/Author: Bodine, James/Number of views (5437)/Comments (0)/
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Student Athlete of the Week: A Profile

Student Athlete of the Week: A Profile

Story by Shaina Nez, Photo by Jonathan Helvoigt

Recognition for one’s hard work continues to motivate and assist in a team with blending talents. Christine Groh, a senior playing for the Fort Lewis College Women’s Basketball team, was selected as Skyhawk’s Student Athlete of the week after putting on a tremendous performance against Colorado Christian University on Jan. 24 and the Colorado School of Mines on Jan. 25.



Tuesday, February 11, 2014/Author: Bodine, James/Number of views (5648)/Comments (0)/
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A Day of Change: Fort Lewis College Adopts the Three-Credit Model

A Day of Change: Fort Lewis College Adopts the Three-Credit Model

Story by Carter Solomon and Ayla Quinn

At the Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College meeting this morning, Feb. 7, the decision to convert FLC to the three-credit model was voted on and passed unanimously by the Board. It will be implemented by the fall 2016 semester.

The Higher Learning Committee Accreditation process brought the three-four credit difference to a forefront. Many disciplines offer a range of both three and four credit courses to FLC students.
Friday, February 7, 2014/Author: Bodine, James/Number of views (4937)/Comments (0)/
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Update on Gender-Neutral Bathrooms

Update on Gender-Neutral Bathrooms

Story by Livia Hooson, Graphic by Allie Hutto

The bathrooms on the Fort Lewis College campus are going through some changes in order to provide students and faculty who are trans and gender nonconforming with a safe environment.  

































The gender-neutral bathrooms on campus were chosen as an Idea for Innovation in November 2013, said Glenna Sexton, the vice president for student affairs.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014/Author: Bodine, James/Number of views (4584)/Comments (0)/
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Learning Without Borders: Fort Lewis College on the Forefront of Student Exchange Opportunities

Learning Without Borders: Fort Lewis College on the Forefront of Student Exchange Opportunities

Story by Lio Diaz, Graphic by Graeme Johnston

For over 30 years, Fort Lewis College has sent students around the world through various study abroad programs. Though a large number of students show interest in participating in the programs, many wonder what the next step is when considering studying abroad.

Thursday, January 30, 2014/Author: Bodine, James/Number of views (5091)/Comments (0)/
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Sports Season Follow Up

Sports Season Follow Up

Story by Deanna Atkins, Graphic by Graeme Johnston

With football, volleyball and soccer seasons coming to a close, Fort Lewis College will say goodbye to some of its seniors and look back on the teams’ accomplishments this season.

The Football team wowed its student and community fans with four wins this year as new head coach John L. Smith hit the field for the first time at FLC.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014/Author: Bodine, James/Number of views (4928)/Comments (0)/
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HLC's Final Component: Quality Initiative

HLC's Final Component: Quality Initiative

Story by Madi Bates, Graphic by Allie Hutto

Fort Lewis College’s Quality Initiative, the final component in the Higher Learning Commission’s accreditation, will be a degree tracking system to help students finish school in four years.



Tuesday, December 10, 2013/Author: Bodine, James/Number of views (7586)/Comments (0)/
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Buzz Bus Rides On in 2014, at an $8 fare

Buzz Bus Rides On in 2014, at an $8 fare

Story by Bob Brockley, Photo by Anthony Martin

Tuesday, December 10, 2013/Author: Bodine, James/Number of views (8231)/Comments (0)/
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Fighting for a Flight

Story by Julia Volzke, Photo by Christian Bachrodt

Monday, December 9, 2013/Author: Bodine, James/Number of views (452)/Comments (0)/
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Fighting for a Flight

Fighting for a Flight

Story by Julia Volzke, Photo by Christian Bachrodt

Monday, December 9, 2013/Author: Bodine, James/Number of views (8953)/Comments (0)/
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