Kiiyahno Edgewater
The past, present and future of representing diversity on campus.
Nearly half of Fort Lewis Colleges’s student population is Native American and Alaska Native, and students of color make up 59%. With such a large percentage of students with diverse voices from all corners of the world, how does FLC manage to represent every unique voice while maintaining all else?
Vice president of Diversity Affairs, Heather Shotton, came to FLC because of the evident commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, she said.
Under Diversity...
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Perspective By: Rusty Frank
Yes, plant-based milks are more expensive. Fort Lewis should foot the bill.
Imagine you are standing in line at Animas Perks, midterms have passed, and to celebrate, you are dreaming of that first sip of a creamy oat milk latte. Yet, as you reach the register, reality hits, and you are reminded that opting for this eco-friendly alternative comes at a price — almost a dollar more, to be exact. This everyday scenario touches on broader systemic issues related to public health, environmental policy and consumer freedom. While choosing a base for your...
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Story by: Matthew Claeson and Zara Tucker
Investigating Meal Swipes and the New Food Provider at Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis College announced on Apr. 9 that Fresh Ideas will be taking over Fort Lewis College’s food service and dining contract, a place that has been filled by Sodexo for the past 15 years. This article takes a look into Sodexo’s food service system for students.
Skycards and Meal Swipes
When it comes to skycards here at Fort Lewis College, they are a student’s lifeline. Whether it is to pay for laundry, buy a meal at the dining hall or Animas Perks, or to...
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Scout Edmondson
Lessons learned from the ‘22/‘23 winter and what could come with the looming El Niño.
At the end of the 2023 winter, the San Juan Mountains, just north of Durango saw a record-breaking snowpack.
According to the National Resource Conservation Service, a branch of the US Department of Agriculture that tracks historical snowpack data, the snowpack in The San Juans topped out at 31.5 inches of snow-water equivalent (SWE) in mid-April. Purgatory Ski Resort, located a half-hour north of town, received 376 inches of snow last season, topping their previous record...
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Scout Edmondson
I have found over the past four years at Fort Lewis College that it’s easy to forget to take a step back, a deep breath and a look around. After all, when you’re caught up in the fray of classes, part-time jobs, internships and social outings, remembering to reflect on where you are in your present moment isn’t always possible.
But with graduation edging closer with each passing day, lately I’ve found myself reflecting on my experience here at FLC and what lies...
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