Skyhawk Football starts the season 2-0 for the first time since 1979 Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | Melvin Scott Jr. Skyhawk Football starts the season 2-0 for the first time since 1979 Fort Lewis College football program made history with a dominant 2-0 start to the season, the first since 1979.
FLC's Political Engagement Project State of the Union Watch Party Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | Garrett Middleton FLC's Political Engagement Project State of the Union Watch Party Fort Lewis College’s Political Engagement Project hosted a well-attended live watch party for the president’s State of the Union...
Beyond the Bus: Campus Program Provides Free E-bikes to Students and... Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | Melvin Scott Jr. Beyond the Bus: Campus Program Provides Free E-bikes to Students and... The Environmental Center at Fort Lewis College has an E-bike loan program for students, staff and faculty designed to provide reliable...
Paying the Price for Sustainability Paying the Price for Sustainability Perspective By: Rusty Frank Friday, May 24, 2024 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... Read more
The Hidden Cost The Hidden Cost Story by: Matthew Claeson and Zara Tucker Friday, May 24, 2024 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... Read more
The Coming Storm The Coming Storm Scout Edmondson Friday, May 24, 2024 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,... Read more
Fly Fishing and Fond Farewells Fly Fishing and Fond Farewells Scout Edmondson Friday, May 24, 2024 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... Read more
A New School is Coming to Fort Lewis College A New School is Coming to Fort Lewis College Julian Zastrocky Monday, April 1, 2024 Mountain Middle School capitalizes on the "empty" space behind Animas High School. Fort Lewis College approved Mountain Middle School's request to build a new building next to the recently built Animas High School location. It approved a 420 million dollar budget to help with the building process. Tom Stritikus, president of Fort Lewis College, is slated to release an email tomorrow announcing the decision formally to the student population. “We are so... Read more