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What's the Buzz with Bee Club? What's the Buzz with Bee Club?

What's the Buzz with Bee Club?

Story and Photos by Zara Tucker

The honeybees are staying in their hives, but Bee Club is still buzzing.

The Fort Lewis College Bee Club is still active, even while bees stay in their hives during the colder months.  During their first meeting of the semester on Jan. 26, the Fort Lewis College Bee Club walked out to the hives on the north end of FLC campus, where the bees are staying in their insulated hives throughout the winter.  The four hives are stacked frames made of wood,...

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Presidential Successions and Elections Presidential Successions and Elections

Presidential Successions and Elections

Malyah Downing

Leadership changes for the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College.

Kathryn Paul and Kai Kidd have stepped into the top leadership positions in Associated Students of Fort Lewis College after the resignation of President Asa Worthington and Vice President Audrey Leonetti. Their positions will be up for election in April.   If the president is no longer able or willing to serve, the vice president becomes...

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ICE in Durango - Students Engage in Local Protests ICE in Durango - Students Engage in Local Protests

ICE in Durango - Students Engage in Local Protests

Story by Nels Christensen, Photos by Steven Ben

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been active across Colorado, including the community of Durango.

On Jan. 30, several local protests were organized as part of a larger ‘national day of strike’. Fort Lewis College students participated in an on-campus gathering at the clocktower in remembrance of the over 40 individuals killed by ICE, either in custody or for obstructing ICE activity. Three other protests occurred later in the day, one at the ICE Field Office in Durango, another...

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Dazzling New Exhibit in the Center of Southwest Studies Dazzling New Exhibit in the Center of Southwest Studies

Dazzling New Exhibit in the Center of Southwest Studies

Story and Photos by Preston Roundy

The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College revealed its newest exhibit, “Constellations of Place,” with an opening reception held on January 15.

Demian DinéYazhí- “Protect The Sacred Voice,” 2024. The Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College revealed its newest exhibit, “Constellations of Place,” with an opening reception held on January 15. The exhibit is a part of the Power of Place initiative in the Southwest region of Colorado, and was produced in collaboration with the State of...

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Snowdown Parade Snowdown Parade

Snowdown Parade

Photo by Steven Ben, Text by Christian Kirkman

Snowdown centerfold. Spring edition, 2026

On Jan. 23 to Feb. 1, Durango held its annual Snowdown event, which features different events throughout the day and night. Snowdown holds a different theme every year it is held. This year's theme was 'Then and Wow!' which centered around Durango History while celebrating Colorado's 150th year of statehood. To end the Snowdown festivities, a parade is held downtown...

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