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Vibrant Voices Vibrant Voices

Friday, May 24, 2024 | Kiiyahno Edgewater

Vibrant Voices

The past, present and future of representing diversity on campus.
The Hidden Cost The Hidden Cost

Friday, May 24, 2024 | Story by: Matthew Claeson and Zara Tucker

The Hidden Cost

Investigating Meal Swipes and the New Food Provider at Fort Lewis College
The Coming Storm
 The Coming Storm

Friday, May 24, 2024
Scout Edmondson

The Coming Storm

Lessons learned from the ‘22/‘23 winter and what could come with the looming El Niño.
Crying Wolf
 Crying Wolf

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Scout Edmondson

Crying Wolf

Colorado's wolf reintroduction has become so emotional, so political, that it's no longer even about the wolves. 

Bones from the Bisti Badlands
 Bones from the Bisti Badlands

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Anja Tabor

Bones from the Bisti Badlands

What it takes to get a dinosaur to Fort Lewis College

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President Trump's New Healthcare Plan President Trump's New Healthcare Plan

President Trump's New Healthcare Plan

Story by Shandiin Ramsey Photo by Isaac Furtney

One of Trump’s biggest plans coming into the White House was that he was going to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with something better.  

 

One of Trump’s biggest plans coming into the White House was that he was going to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with something better.       The plan looked like it would be approved according to PBS, but after, the vote was delayed. President Trump told House Speaker Paul Ryan that it was yes or no and that he would not delay the vote any...

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Identifying Sexual Violence in Native America a Talk by Sarah Deer

Story by Lacey Tewanema

A lecture by Sarah Deer, professor of law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, titled Sovereignty of the Soul: Sexual Violence in Native America was presented at the Fort Lewis College Ballroom Thursday.

 

A lecture by Sarah Deer, professor of law at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, titled Sovereignty of the Soul: Sexual Violence in Native America was presented at the Fort Lewis College Ballroom Thursday.   The presentation informed FLC students, staff and community members about the violence happening to Native Americans.   The event was organized by Molly Weiser, Nancy...

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The ASFLC: Budget Approvals for RSO II’s and III’s The ASFLC: Budget Approvals for RSO II’s and III’s

The ASFLC: Budget Approvals for RSO II’s and III’s

Story by CJ Calvert Photo by Jarred Green

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday to discuss the budgets for Registered Student Organizations that are level II and level III.

 

The Associated Students of Fort Lewis College met on Wednesday to discuss the budgets for Registered Student Organizations that are level II and level III.   The discussion topic about the RSO budgets, approved by the Financial Allocation Board, was presented by senator and chair of student services Ian Fullinwider.   “How FAB made this decision was by looking at...

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Altercation between Preacher and FLC Student Ends in Detainment Altercation between Preacher and FLC Student Ends in Detainment

Altercation between Preacher and FLC Student Ends in Detainment

Video by IndyTV

The IndyTV takes an in-depth look at the detainment of student Randy Banks. After an altercation with a 'Public Preacher' Keith Darrell on Monday afternoon, Banks was detaineed by Durango Police.

The IndyTV takes an in-depth look at the detainment of student Randy Banks. After an altercation with a 'Public Preacher' Keith Darrell on Monday afternoon, Banks was detained by Durango Police. Here, Banks provides the Indy with an interview, and his thoughts about Monday's events. Note that Banks's legal name is Randall Hughes, but he prefers to be called Randy Banks....

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The Environmental Center’s Fourth Annual Sustainability Summit

Story by Becca Day Photo by

The Environmental Center held its 4th Annual Sustainability Summit in the Vallecito room at the Student Union Tuesday.

 

The Environmental Center held its 4th Annual Sustainability Summit in the Vallecito room at the Student Union Tuesday. The theme of this year’s summit is "Powering Up” or influencing power structures to create a more sustainable world. For a truly sustainable society, policies and a government system that reflects sustainable values are necessary, Rachel Landis,...

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