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Cookin' Stuff! Cookin' Stuff!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | Nels Christensen

Cookin' Stuff!

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

Indigenous People's Day 2025 Indigenous People's Day 2025

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Written by Mya Simon, Photographed by M'iitra Pino

Indigenous People's Day 2025

October rain does little to keep FLC from celebrating Indigenous culture 

Safety First, Because Accidents Last Safety First, Because Accidents Last

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | Nels Christensen

Safety First, Because Accidents Last

Fort Lewis police report safety statistics in recent years. 


Veterans Day at the Fort

Story by Sean Summers and Lauren Hammond, Photo by Andrew Lovell

Veterans Day is observed every Nov. 11 and is an official holiday of the United States. To celebrate and honor Veterans Day, several events have been organized to encourage people at Fort Lewis College to take a moment out of their busy lives and remember and appreciate our country’s service men and women. 

Veterans Day is observed every Nov. 11 and is an official holiday of the United States. To celebrate and honor Veterans Day, several events have been organized to encourage people at Fort Lewis College to take a moment out of their busy lives and remember and appreciate our country’s service men and women.   “I think it’s important to recognize Veterans...

Getting Ready for Grad School

Story by Meagan Prins, Photo by Charine Gonzales

Pursuing further education is a necessity for some students’ careers. Other students may simply pursue further education out of curiosity. Regardless, it is vital for students to start the process early as they plan for graduate school and beyond.

Pursuing further education is a necessity for some students’ careers. Other students may simply pursue further education out of curiosity. Regardless, it is vital for students to start the process early as they plan for graduate school and beyond. How do you know that graduate school is the right choice for you? “Choosing to go to grad school depends a lot on the career...

Election Day: Why it Matters

Story by Dan Riley and Sean Summers, Photo by Andrew Lovell

Today, Nov. 4, was election day and Durango residents were encouraged to get to their polling centers  and vote before they closed at 7 pm.

Today, Nov. 4, was election day and Durango residents were encouraged to get to their polling centers  and vote before they closed at 7 pm. Citizens voted for senators, congressmen, municipal officers, and several propositions on this midterm ballot. Some senators of The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College, in association with New Era Colorado and Next Gen Climate...

FLC at Colorado Student Government Coalition

Story by Sean Summers, Dan Riley, and Catherine Wheeler, Photo by Charine Gonzales

Students from the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College recently attended the ratification meeting of the Colorado Student Government Coalition.

Students from the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College recently attended the ratification meeting of the Colorado Student Government Coalition. Students Emily Denham, Scott Greenler and Alex Thompson went to Denver to represent FLC at the CSGC meeting. The CSGC elected Thompson to organizing director, a role dedicated to organizing agendas and meetings, appointing the judicial...

Halloween Festivities at FLC

Story by Sean Summers, Lauren Hammond, and Catherine Wheeler, Photo by Charine Gonzales

As Oct. 31 approaches, Fort Lewis College plans to make for an eventful holiday with  Halloween-themed activities that will help prepare for the end of the month.

As Oct. 31 approaches, Fort Lewis College plans to make for an eventful holiday with  Halloween-themed activities that will help prepare for the end of the month. The Haunted House at FLC will take place from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, and Wednesday, Oct. 29, said Edgar Anaya, residence director at Cooper Hall. The event is in collaboration between Cooper Hall,...

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