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

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Story and Photos by Zara Tucker

What's the Buzz with Bee Club?

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

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

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Story by Nels Christensen, Photos by Steven Ben

ICE in Durango - Students Engage in Local Protests

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

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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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Skyhawks Stay hot, Push Win Streak to 7 behind Second-Half Surge Skyhawks Stay hot, Push Win Streak to 7 behind Second-Half Surge

Skyhawks Stay hot, Push Win Streak to 7 behind Second-Half Surge

Christian Kirkman

The Fort Lewis College men’s basketball team extended its win streak to 8 games after using a strong second half to secure a conference win against University of Colorado Colorado Springs

The Fort Lewis College men’s basketball team extended its win streak to 8 games after using a strong second half to secure a conference win against University of Colorado Colorado Springs.  Despite not having their usual energy to start the game and losing one of their top defenders to injury early, the Skyhawks regrouped in the second half and delivered when it...

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ASFLC Meeting 2/11 ASFLC Meeting 2/11

ASFLC Meeting 2/11

Preston Roundy

Information for students about the weekly meeting of the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College

Senators playing a game of Blooket, future winner Senator Anguiano in the lead The Feb. 11 Associated Students of Fort Lewis College meeting was unique, with members of the senate participating in games including Blookets and a Kahoot in order to review the constitution and parliamentary proceedings. Senators competed to win prizes including a guitar, a teapot, and various stress...

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Trans Day of Remembrance at Fort Lewis College Trans Day of Remembrance at Fort Lewis College

Trans Day of Remembrance at Fort Lewis College

Jimena Lopez

Nov. 20 is nationally recognized as Trans Day of Remembrance. This day serves as an opportunity to remember and mourn members of the transgender community that have been lost due to lethal violence and suicide. 

Fort Lewis College hosted two separate community events to honor this day.

Nov. 20 is nationally recognized as Trans Day of Remembrance. This day serves as an opportunity to remember and mourn members of the transgender community that have been lost due to lethal violence and suicide.  Fort Lewis College hosted two separate community events to honor this day.  The host of these events, and assistant director of The Gender and Sexuality Resource...

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Cookin' Stuff! Cookin' Stuff!

Cookin' Stuff!

Nels Christensen

Food, friends and dorm life; how one student makes the most of kitchens on campus

In my household of four, there is one shining star when it comes to cooking: Rory Kelly Denman, a second-year student at Fort Lewis College. When he’s gone, we starve.  We live in the Centennial Apartments with access to a full kitchen. Breakfasts often consist of eggs and bagels, with a typical dinner of Zia Taqueria or frozen pizza. This somehow doesn’t get old; however,...

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