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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 

Banging Heads in Buckley Park Banging Heads in Buckley Park

Thursday, October 2, 2025 | Mya Simon and Garrett Middleton

Banging Heads in Buckley Park

Locals share an inside look into Durango's metal scene. 


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. 

Hotels: the new Dorms?
Hotels: the new Dorms?

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Jimena Lopez

Hotels: the new Dorms?

Back to school! While some Fort Lewis students were making sure they had their backpacks ready to go, others were making sure they had somewhere...
59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow
59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow

Friday, May 2, 2025
Written by Junior Parrish, Photographed by Donovan Riley and Junior Parrish

59th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow

An event that brings joy and beauty, Hozhoni Ambassadors and First Attendant said.
Students Test the Waters
Students Test the Waters

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Nels Christensen

Students Test the Waters

Students take leaps for public health.


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Skyhawks Dismantle ThunderWolves, Improve to 13-0 at Home

By Matthew T. Roy, Photos by Kayla Cata

The game tipped off and then it was pretty much over for the CSU-Pueblo ThunderWolves in Durango on Saturday night as they were routed by the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks, 95-61.

The game tipped off and then it was pretty much over for the CSU-Pueblo ThunderWolves in Durango on Saturday night as they were routed by the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks, 95-61.   The win pushed the Skyhawks to a 19-3 record on the season and a 15-2 record in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. FLC is also 13-0 at home now after the victory and maintains a one game RMAC lead...

FLC Women Lose Heartbreaker

By Matthew T. Roy, Photos by Kayla Cata

The Colorado State University-Pueblo ThunderWolves women’s basketball team narrowly escaped with a victory over the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks Saturday night, 63-61.

The Colorado State University-Pueblo ThunderWolves women’s basketball team narrowly escaped with a victory over the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks Saturday night, 63-61.   This game catapults Pueblo, 17-6 (15-2), to a most likely insurmountable three game lead over the the Skyhawks, 18-5 (12-5).   The ThunderWolves have beaten FLC twice this season and now hold a...

Skyhawks Fly Over Cowboys in Thriller

By Matthew T. Roy, Photos by Kayla Cata

The Fort Lewis College Skyhawks men’s basketball team won a tight contest against the New Mexico Highlands University Cowboys Friday night in Whalen gymnasium, 80-72.

The Fort Lewis College Skyhawks men’s basketball team won a tight contest against the New Mexico Highlands University Cowboys Friday night in Whalen gymnasium, 80-72.   The win pushed FLC to 18-3 (14-2) and kept FLC in first place in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. This also keeps them in control of their own playoff destiny as they have a one game lead over second...

Skyhawks Flying High after Thrashing Cowgirls

By Matthew T. Roy, Photos by Kayla Cata

Star freshman Vivian Gray and the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks flew past the New Mexico Highlands Cowgirls Friday night, 65-51.

Star freshman Vivian Gray and the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks flew past the New Mexico Highlands Cowgirls Friday night, 65-51.   FLC led 18-13 after one quarter of play. NMHU was able to hold the normally hot shooting FLC team to just 46.7% from the field in the quarter.   However, by halftime, the lead had jumped up to 14-points, 38-24, and the game was all but put...

ASFLC Report: New Senators, Climate Action Plans, RSO Approvals

By: Becca Day

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday evening to appoint new senators, remove the position of vice parliamentarian, discuss the effectiveness of ASFLC’s structure and approve a new Climate Action Plan.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met Wednesday evening to appoint new senators, remove the position of vice parliamentarian, discuss the effectiveness of ASFLC’s structure and approve a new Climate Action Plan.   ASFLC also renewed the Pueblo Alliance and the National Association for Future Music Educators as Registered Student Organizations, and approved the...

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