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The ASFLC Student Activity Fee Raised

Story by Izzy Farrell Photo by Jarred Green

A resolution to increase the student activity fee by $1.10 for the 2017-2018 school year was passed at the ASFLC meeting on Wednesday.

 

A resolution to increase the student activity fee by $1.10 for the 2017-2018 school year was passed at the ASFLC meeting on Wednesday.   The fee is intended to offset deficits and increase RSO funding, according to Resolution 16-041.     The fee, which had been previously discussed at the October 5th meeting, passed unanimously.      Before the...

What is Fort Lewis College's Mission?

Story by Travis Good Photo by Jarred Green

The Fort Lewis College mission statement is undergoing changes. Most concerns revolve around the school attempting to remove the term Liberal Arts.

Fort Lewis College’s Current Mission Statement “Fort Lewis College offers accessible, high quality, baccalaureate liberal arts education to a diverse student population, preparing citizens for the common good in an increasingly complex world.”   Proposed Mission Statement "Fort Lewis College offers accessible, quality higher education to a diverse...

"The Flick": FLC's "Hot" TIcket

Story by Carolyn Estes Photo by Jarred Green

The Fort Lewis College theatre department’s first showing of its production “The Flick” was 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at the MainStage Theatre

 

The Fort Lewis College theatre department’s first showing of its production “The Flick” was 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at the MainStage Theatre   This production will show a total of nine times on campus in the theatre building, showing at 7:30 p.m. on the 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, and 15 of October, with 2:00 p.m. matinees on Oct. 9 and 16.   “The...

Keep it Classy this Election Season

Opinion by Alex Semadeni


It’s a month before election season, which means political conversation is impossible to ignore. A person can’t get on social media without seeing someone passionately defend their candidate or explaining why their opponent is completely unfit for office. Because the candidates happen to be near polar opposites, political emotions run wild at this time, and as October surprises start making the media rounds, the back-and-forth bickering will be at an all time high. 

It’s a month before election season, which means political conversation is impossible to ignore. A person can’t get on social media without seeing someone passionately defend their candidate or explaining why their opponent is completely unfit for office. Because the candidates happen to be near polar opposites, political emotions run wild at this time, and as October surprises...

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