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Winter is Coming Winter is Coming

Monday, January 13, 2025 | Zara Tucker

Winter is Coming

The Science Behind Staying Warm

Fresh Ideas at the Fort Fresh Ideas at the Fort

Monday, January 13, 2025 | AJ Repinski and Steven Ben

Fresh Ideas at the Fort

A retrospective on the new food provider on campus  

Toward the Horizon
Toward the Horizon

Monday, December 23, 2024
Kiiyahno Edgewater

Toward the Horizon

The Search for a President at FLC

Fast FAFSA Facts
Fast FAFSA Facts

Thursday, December 12, 2024
Tiana Padilla

Fast FAFSA Facts

What students should know about the new financial aid form.

Social Gaming with Skyhawk Pride
Social Gaming with Skyhawk Pride

Thursday, November 7, 2024
Junior Parrish

Social Gaming with Skyhawk Pride

Gamers join each other for a night of fun at the LAN Part
Costumes at the Fort
Costumes at the Fort

Thursday, November 7, 2024
Tiana Padilla

Costumes at the Fort

Students show spirit for Halloween 


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The Questions of Constitutionality in California’s Ban on Same Sex Marriage

Story by Megan West-Fogarty

The two milestone cases, coming from both California and Washington, which have been brought to the Supreme Court about same sex marriage, are staying central to their states.  Although this controversial issue is making news nationwide, there is little chance of a countrywide answer, The Huffington Post reported. “I think that, while the Supreme Court may take their time on...

FLC Triathalon Turning 25

Story by Bob Brockley

Fort Lewis College’s annual triathlon will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on Sun., April 14th. The 10 a.m. race involves a 500-meter swim in the campus pool, a 15-mile bike ride on pavement, and a 5K run that uses the Rim Trail. “It isn’t a mini-triathlon - it is a sprint triathlon,” said Gerry Geraghty, who sprinted his way into 1st place last year with a time...

Hozhoni Days: A Test of Culture

Story by Michaela Leach

The Miss Hozhoni Days pageant is taking place March 29-30 in the Wahlen Gymnasium at Fort Lewis College, and will consist of speakers, powwowing, traditional food, and celebration of many Native American cultures. The pageant comes to a conclusion when the winner has been chosen as the new Miss Hozhoni. The pageant events are free and open to the public. In the...

The Creative Visions of Dan Eldon

Story by Megan West-Fogarty

Open Shutter Gallery, located downtown Durango, is currently displaying work by Dan Eldon, a photojournalist.  In 1993, Eldon died in Somalia while on assignment at the young age of 22. Eldon’s sister and mother continue to carry on his legacy today. Open Shutter Gallery brought in an art exhibit that shows how Eldon’s journals were much more than just words. This exhibit...

DIY: Waxing and Maintaining Your Skis or Snowboard

Story by Megan West-Fogarty

Maintaining skis and snowboards is an important task during the winter, but paying a technician to wax skis and boards can get pricey.

The frequency of use determines how often skis and snowboards need to be waxed, said Dan Wiener, a technician for Outdoor Pursuits.

Maintaining skis and snowboards is an important task during the winter, but paying a technician to wax skis and boards can get pricey. The frequency of use determines how often skis and snowboards need to be waxed, said Dan Wiener, a technician for Outdoor Pursuits. If skis and boards are not waxed regularly, the equipment will dry out and may not absorb the wax. “Personally I use...

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