Zara Tucker
The Science Behind Staying Warm
At Fort Lewis College, there are students from various environments in Arizona to Alaska, and Michigan to California.
Durango winters can be harsh, and in this cold, being prepared is vital, Dr. Cathleen Hartney, a senior lecturer within the biology department said.
“Should I carry these extra clothes? Should I carry some extra fuel? Should I carry extra calories...
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AJ Repinski and Steven Ben
A retrospective on the new food provider on campus
During busy days of classes and studying, college students need food to keep the fire burning. Fresh Ideas, the new campus food provider, has been filling this need at Fort Lewis College for the past semester.
Fresh Ideas, who replaced Sodexo at FLC in July 2024, has implemented several changes to campus food options, such as new 24/7 vending machines and bringing companies like Starbucks...
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Kiiyahno Edgewater
The Search for a President at FLC
Amidst the national elections, Fort Lewis College is also going through a similar search for a new president to oversee the community.
In the spring semester of 2024, previous FLC president Tom Stritikus left to fill the role of a similar title at Occidental College in Los Angeles, California. During that time Steve Schwartz took his position as interim president.
“When our...
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Tiana Padilla
What students should know about the new financial aid form.
In 2023, the Department of Education released an updated version of the Free Application for Student Aid that would make the process easier for students to fill and receive aid.
Students must fill the FAFSA to qualify for federal and state grant funds, federal loans, and work study, Jedidiah Gilden, director of Financial Aid, said in an email.
One of the changes involved with the...
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Junior Parrish
Gamers join each other for a night of fun at the LAN Part
A poster in the middle of the room welcoming everyone who came to the LAN Party.
Everyone played their games, and was open to all students. The Lan Party, hosted by Gaming Society and A+ Gaming, was held on Oct. 12 in the EBH at 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Snacks were provided to the gamers.
Levi Otten helped...
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