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Fort Lewis College Campus Blotter

By: Benjamin Mandile

The Fort Lewis College Campus Police released a crime log detailing incidents occurring from March 1 to April 9.

 

Editor’s Note: Those involved with all incidents in this crime log are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.   The Fort Lewis College Campus Police released a crime log detailing incidents occurring from March 1 to April 9. Friday, March 1 at 10:17 a.m. Police responded to an incident involving damaged property at Escalante Hall. Friday, March 1...

Winter Leftovers: How Trash, Sand and Debris left from winter snow gets cleaned up around Durango

By: Nate DeCremer

With the winter coming to an end and the temperatures warming up, there is a large quantity of sand, gravel, trash and other debris that litters the roads and highways in and around Durango.


 

 

The winter has left the streets and highways in and around Durango covered in sand and dust. Photo by Nate DeCremer With the winter coming to an end and the temperatures warming up, there is a large quantity of sand, gravel, trash and other debris that litters the roads and highways in and around Durango.  During winter the snow covers much of the landscape and traps all sorts...

Efforts Made to Promote Positive Environment for Traditional Tobacco Users

By: Taylor Hutchison

Following the executive order that condemned students from smoking or vaping at Fort Lewis College, students addressed the use of traditional tobacco with a screening of “Keep it Sacred” and a panel on April 2 in the Vallecito Room in the Student Union Building.


Sara Newman, assistant professor of health sciences, asked her public health communication and education students to focus on a community on campus and the effect of the smoking ban on that community.

 

Panelists Arrin Paul, Louisa Brown, Annie Mombourquette, Dr. Majel Boxer, and Glenna Sexton discuss traditional tobacco in the Vallecito Room in the Student Union at Fort Lewis College. Photo by Taylor Hutchison Following the executive order that condemned students from smoking or vaping at Fort Lewis College, students addressed the use of traditional tobacco with a screening of...

Free Pads and Tampons Offered to Students in Attempt to End Stigma

By Taylor Hutchison

The National Residence Hall Honorary partnered with the Residence Hall Association and Planned Parenthood to provide baskets full of pads and tampons in the women’s and gender neutral bathrooms this week at Fort Lewis College.

The National Residence Hall Honorary partnered with the Residence Hall Association and Planned Parenthood to provide baskets, like this one in the women’s bathroom in the Reed Library. Photo by Taylor Hutchison. The National Residence Hall Honorary partnered with the Residence Hall Association and Planned Parenthood to provide baskets full of pads and tampons in the women’s and...

Durango Outdoor Exchange plans to move location after four years

By Nate DeCremer

The local gear consignment store, Durango Outdoor Exchange, is moving from its original location on College Drive to a new location on North Main Avenue, replacing what was once a pizza store.

The sign for the Durango Outdoor Exchange where outdoor enthusiasts can buy consignment gear. Photo by Nate DeCremer The local gear consignment store, Durango Outdoor Exchange, is moving from its original location on College Drive to a new location on North Main Avenue, replacing what was once a pizza store. Durango Outdoor Exchange was started four years ago to give the citizens...

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