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Why Does the Sticker Stick with you? Why Does the Sticker Stick with you?

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | Izzy Mora

Why Does the Sticker Stick with you?

From bumpers to bottles, Fort Lewis expresses itself through stickers

The Pursuit of Outdoor Inclusivity The Pursuit of Outdoor Inclusivity

Friday, January 17, 2025 | Aleyna Kleinhaus

The Pursuit of Outdoor Inclusivity

Indigenous Adventure fund helps close the gap on accessibility

Seasonal Blues Seasonal Blues

Friday, January 17, 2025 | Izzy Mora and Zara Tucker

Seasonal Blues

Fort Lewis Experts break down Seasonal Depression


History of FLC

Photos Courtesy of Center of Southwest Studies and University of Oregon Archives

The following is an excerpt from the "More Than Just Words: A Look at the Mission and History of FLC by Matthew Roy"

 

But what exactly is the legacy that Fort Lewis has left? And how did a military post turn into a college?

 

The following is an excerpt from the "More Than Just Words: A Look at the Mission and History of FLC by Matthew Roy"     But what exactly is the legacy that Fort Lewis has left? And how did a military post turn into a college?   Duane Smith, retired FLC professor and specialist in southwest Colorado history, said FLC has an extraordinary history that...

More Than Just Words: A Look at the Mission and History of FLC

Story by Matthew Roy Photo by Catie Welch

FLC’s strategic planning committee has proposed a new redrafted mission statement for the college and unintentionally, this has caused a large stir among current students.

FLC’s strategic planning committee has proposed a new redrafted mission statement for the college and unintentionally, this has caused a large stir among current students.   Connor Cafferty, elected in April of 2016 to be the new student body president at FLC, sent out the new proposed mission statement out to all students in a mass email a few weeks ago to keep a commitment...

The ASFLC Student Activity Fee Raised

Story by Izzy Farrell Photo by Jarred Green

A resolution to increase the student activity fee by $1.10 for the 2017-2018 school year was passed at the ASFLC meeting on Wednesday.

 

A resolution to increase the student activity fee by $1.10 for the 2017-2018 school year was passed at the ASFLC meeting on Wednesday.   The fee is intended to offset deficits and increase RSO funding, according to Resolution 16-041.     The fee, which had been previously discussed at the October 5th meeting, passed unanimously.      Before the...

What is Fort Lewis College's Mission?

Story by Travis Good Photo by Jarred Green

The Fort Lewis College mission statement is undergoing changes. Most concerns revolve around the school attempting to remove the term Liberal Arts.

Fort Lewis College’s Current Mission Statement “Fort Lewis College offers accessible, high quality, baccalaureate liberal arts education to a diverse student population, preparing citizens for the common good in an increasingly complex world.”   Proposed Mission Statement "Fort Lewis College offers accessible, quality higher education to a diverse...

The Independent Positions Available

The Independent Announcement

The Independent, Fort Lewis College’s student news source encompassing print, web, and video production, is accepting applications for editor-in-chief for the 2017 spring semester.

The Independent, Fort Lewis College’s student news source encompassing print, web, and video production, is accepting applications for editor-in-chief for the 2017 spring semester. Job duties include creating and executing the semester’s production schedule; working with the practicum director and content advisor to ensure The Independent maintains high standards of...

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