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Martin Luther King Jr. March Martin Luther King Jr. March

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | Junior Parrish

Martin Luther King Jr. March

Fort Lewis students and staff honor the civil rights leader

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


Skyfest: The Motet Finally Comes

Story by Keenan Malone and Kelkiyana Yazzie

The Motet and the Voodoo Glow Skulls are coming to Skyfest this Sunday, September 27 at the stadium lot at Fort Lewis College. Naomi Bigbee, promotions chair of Student Union Productions, said.

The Motet and the Voodoo Glow Skulls are coming to Skyfest this Sunday, September 27 at the stadium lot at Fort Lewis College. Naomi Bigbee, promotions chair of Student Union Productions, said.   She said the Motet and the Voodoo Glow Skulls were already contracted with FLC for Skyfest during last spring semester.   Bands are selected based on online survey results of...

Grandin is “Honoured” for Common Reading Experience: Thinking In Pictures Comes to FLC

Story by Brandon Castle

For the Fall 2015 Semester, The Common Reading Experience was offered to students once again. This year, Dr. Temple Grandin’s Thinking In Pictures was chosen as the novel students were encouraged to read.

For the Fall 2015 Semester, The Common Reading Experience was offered to students once again. This year, Dr. Temple Grandin’s Thinking In Pictures was chosen as the novel students were encouraged to read.   According to the Common Reading Experience Web Page, the experience aims to provide an avenue for discussion among students, faculty, administration, and members of the...

Grin and Bear It: First Semester

Story by Jamie Draper and Archer Gordon, Graphic by Julia Volzke, Photography by Brent Balone

Bears are a notable presence and a topic of discussion on Fort Lewis College’s campus, especially this time of year. However they are not often seen as dangerous and are seldom regarded as in need of removal.

 

Bears are a notable presence and a topic of discussion on Fort Lewis College’s campus, especially this time of year. However they are not often seen as dangerous and are seldom regarded as in need of removal.   The presence of bears becomes distressing when they begin to show less fear of humans, Mitch Davis, public affairs officer at FLC, said.   How FLC Reacts to...

ASFLC’s New Liaison - Vice President

Story by Brandon Castle and Catherine Wheeler, Graphic by Julia Volzke, Photography by Sean Summers

A new semester here at Fort Lewis College means new members for the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College. Current positions including president, senators, secretary and administration assistant have been filled, but the vice president position will remain vacant until this evening, September 9.

 

A new semester here at Fort Lewis College means new members for the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College. Current positions including president, senators, secretary and administration assistant have been filled, but the vice president position will remain vacant until this evening, September 9.   According to their purpose statement, the ASFLC strives to advocate for...

Board of Trustees Renews Thomas' Contract

Story by Alison Uralli and Jarred Green

Dene Thomas, president of Fort Lewis College, has been reviewed by faculty and students to help the board of trustees decide whether or not to renew the contract for another three years.

Dene Thomas, president of Fort Lewis College, has been reviewed by faculty and students to help the board of trustees decide whether or not to renew the contract for another three years.   The board of trustees performs what is called a 360 survey of Dene Thomas, Dugald Owen, president of the faculty senate, said. This is a review of Thomas' performance over the last three...

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