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Skyhawks Stay hot, Push Win Streak to 7 behind Second-Half Surge Skyhawks Stay hot, Push Win Streak to 7 behind Second-Half Surge

Friday, February 27, 2026 | Christian Kirkman

Skyhawks Stay hot, Push Win Streak to 7 behind Second-Half Surge

The Fort Lewis College men’s basketball team extended its win streak to 8 games after using a strong second half to secure a conference win...

ASFLC Meeting 2/11
ASFLC Meeting 2/11

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Preston Roundy

ASFLC Meeting 2/11

Information for students about the weekly meeting of the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College

Trans Day of Remembrance at Fort Lewis College
Trans Day of Remembrance at Fort Lewis College

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Jimena Lopez

Trans Day of Remembrance at Fort Lewis College

Nov. 20 is nationally recognized as Trans Day of Remembrance. This day serves as an opportunity to remember and mourn members of the transgender...
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
Community and Music Production with Kino Benally
Community and Music Production with Kino Benally

Sunday, November 23, 2025
Nels Christensen

Community and Music Production with Kino Benally

November is Native American Heritage Month, and Fort Lewis College is kicking off a series of events to celebrate. The Center of Southwest...

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Study Abroad Summer 2019

By: Coya Pair

One of the least expensive ways to travel is as a student, Scott Miller, International Student Advisor said. Fort Lewis College has many programs to get students out of the country, with the help of fundraising, financial aid or scholarships.

One of the least expensive ways to travel is as a student, Scott Miller, International Student Advisor said. Fort Lewis College has many programs to get students out of the country, with the help of fundraising, financial aid or scholarships. Listed below, are a few organizations that partner with FLC to allow students to study abroad for a whole semester.   International Student...

The San Juan’s Unstable Snowpack: What It Means for Backcountry Travelers

By: Nate DeCremer

With winter in full effect across Southwest Colorado, the San Juan mountain range has become a playground for backcountry snow sports, but also one of the most avalanche -prone mountain ranges in the country.

With winter in full effect across Southwest Colorado, the San Juan mountain range has become a playground for backcountry snow sports, but also one of the most avalanche -prone mountain ranges in the country. With the San Juan Mountains as our backyard here in Durango, students are privileged to have easy access to some of the best backcountry terrain in Colorado. While the San Juans have...

Spring is Here, Season is Near

By: Colton Branstetter and Mandy Lorenson

Fort Lewis College student athletes are gearing up for the new seasons ahead.

Fort Lewis College student athletes are gearing up for the new seasons ahead. Even though spring semester has just begun, student athletes who participate in lacrosse, track and field, and softball have been preparing for this semester since fall. And for seniors about to embark on their final seasons as college athletes, it’s a time of reflection. Passing the Torch The...

From Red Hearts to Red Flags

By: Meritt Drake

Valentine’s day can be difficult to navigate for both those who are single and people in relationships. Dating can seem risky, and there are many aspects that can deter people from getting into relationships. These can range from compatibility issues to larger issues.

Valentine’s day can be difficult to navigate for both those who are single and people in relationships. Dating can seem risky, and there are many aspects that can deter people from getting into relationships. These can range from compatibility issues to larger issues. “Talking about the risks of dating makes it sound like if you go to dinner with someone you might get raped, so...

Empowering Women Outside: New Campus Club has Students Bound for Big Adventures

By: Ryan Simonovich

In the summer before her freshman year at Fort Lewis College, Sarah Moore participated in a month long Outward Bound trip in Northern Colorado.

In the summer before her freshman year at Fort Lewis College, Sarah Moore participated in a month long Outward Bound trip in Northern Colorado. “I experienced a lot of really, really hard days where I didn’t know if I would get through it,” Moore said of the trip. “I didn’t know if I could even get to base camp.” Despite the physical challenge, the...

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