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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.


Home Away From Home
Home Away From Home

Monday, April 14, 2025
Anja Tabor

Home Away From Home

Exchange students at Fort Lewis shared their experiences. The ups, downs, and learning curves that come with studying abroad.
Listen to your Gut
Listen to your Gut

Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Tiana Padilla

Listen to your Gut

How food insecurity impacts your stomach microbiome

ASFLC Meeting 3/12
ASFLC Meeting 3/12

Monday, March 31, 2025
Nels Christensen

ASFLC Meeting 3/12

What students should know about the weekly meeting of the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College

Catalyzing Creativity
Catalyzing Creativity

Monday, March 24, 2025
Manhattan Adams

Catalyzing Creativity

Undergraduate Students Get Hands-On Research Experience at Fort Lewis College

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FLC Women Clobber Adams State

By Matthew T. Roy

The 16th ranked Fort Lewis College women’s basketball team demolished the Adams State Grizzlies on the Tuesday night of finals week, 82-45.

 

The 16th ranked Fort Lewis College women’s basketball team demolished the Adams State Grizzlies on the Tuesday night of finals week, 82-45.   Both teams were playing their third game in the last five days after they both played Friday and Saturday night this past weekend, where FLC went 2-0 and ASU went 0-2.   For FLC, being home for the last three games days was...

Recent Events Spur Conversation on Rape Culture in Durango

By Becca Day

A bathroom sign at a local pizzeria that depicted a man lifting up a woman’s skirt has stirred up discussion about rape culture in the Durango community. Conversation about rape culture and sexual assault in Durango was further propelled when The Durango Herald reported on the sexual assault of a woman in town.

 

A bathroom sign at a local pizzeria that depicted a man lifting up a woman’s skirt has stirred up discussion about rape culture in the Durango community. Conversation about rape culture and sexual assault in Durango was further propelled when The Durango Herald reported on the sexual assault of a woman in town.   The local pizzeria sign opened up conversation about rape...

RMAC Home Openers Show FLC’s True Colors

By Matthew T. Roy

Fort Lewis College’s women’s basketball team won both of their matchups this weekend in their Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference home openers. FLC, currently ranked 20th in the nation, beat the Colorado Mesa University Mavericks 57-51 on Friday night and then went on to defeat the Western State Mountaineers 68-54 on Saturday night.

Fort Lewis College’s women’s basketball team won both of their matchups this weekend in their Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference home openers. FLC, currently ranked 20th in the nation, beat the Colorado Mesa University Mavericks 57-51 on Friday night and then went on to defeat the Western State Mountaineers 68-54 on Saturday night.   Friday: FLC Wins big RMAC matchup...

FLC Men Win Two Home Thrillers This Weekend

By Matthew T. Roy

The home crowd was rocking and the home team was flying as the Fort Lewis College Men’s basketball team won both of their Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference home openers this weekend with victories against the Colorado Mesa University Mavericks on Friday and the Western State University Mountaineers on Saturday in overtime.

The home crowd was rocking and the home team was flying as the Fort Lewis College Men’s basketball team won both of their Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference home openers this weekend with victories against the Colorado Mesa University Mavericks on Friday and the Western State University Mountaineers on Saturday in overtime.   Friday: FLC puts down the Mavericks, 96-80....

Trail Time: Winter Trail Closures

By Aidan Multhauf

These will be closed until April 15th, when the elk return to the high country:

Hiking is a favorite pastime for many Fort Lewis students and faculty, and Durango offers year round weather that is conducive for a good time. Unfortunately, weather isn’t the only aspect that affects trail closures. Since Durango is a mountain town, we have wildlife, like bears and deer, that live in and around town year round. We also have wildlife, such as elk, that migrate through...

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