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ASFLC’s New Liaison - Vice President

Story by Brandon Castle and Catherine Wheeler, Graphic by Julia Volzke, Photography by Sean Summers

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

A new semester here at Fort Lewis College means new members for the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College. Current positions including president, senators, secretary and administration assistant have been filled, but the vice president position will remain vacant until this evening, September 9.

A new semester here at Fort Lewis College means new members for the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College. Current positions including president, senators, secretary and administration assistant have been filled, but the vice president position will remain vacant until this evening, September 9. According to their purpose statement, the ASFLC strives to advocate for...

Board of Trustees Renews Thomas' Contract

Story by Alison Uralli and Jarred Green

Friday, April 24, 2015

Dene Thomas, president of Fort Lewis College, has been reviewed by faculty and students to help the board of trustees decide whether or not to renew the contract for another three years.

Dene Thomas, president of Fort Lewis College, has been reviewed by faculty and students to help the board of trustees decide whether or not to renew the contract for another three years. The board of trustees performs what is called a 360 survey of Dene Thomas, Dugald Owen, president of the faculty senate, said. This is a review of Thomas' performance over the last three...

Hey, FLC: Do I Have a Voice?

Opinion by Carter Solomon Graphic by Julia Volzke

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

“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.”

“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.” The quote above is the mission statement of Fort Lewis College, the college that I am currently attending. It is hard explain how I feel about this place...

Thrive! and Ben and Jerry’s Fighting for Living Wages in La Plata County

Story by Catherine Wheeler and Luke Perkins Graphic by Julia Volzke

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition is hosting their annual spring event on Wednesday, April 15. An afternoon presentation is scheduled at Fort Lewis College at 4 p.m. in Noble Hall and a second presentation will take place at the Durango Public Library on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition is hosting their annual spring event on Wednesday, April 15. An afternoon presentation is scheduled at Fort Lewis College at 4 p.m. in Noble Hall and a second presentation will take place at the Durango Public Library on Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Thrive! Living Wage Coalition is a coalition that strives for living...

Racial Bias in the Criminal Justice System: A National Conversation

Story by Alison Uralli and Mariah Suneson Graphic by Julia Volzke Photos by Callie Hagman

Monday, April 13, 2015

In the last few years, the issue of racial bias in the justice system has consistently been making national headlines.

In the last few years, the issue of racial bias in the justice system has consistently been making national headlines. From the events in Ferguson with Michael Brown, up to more recent events such as the police shooting of Walter Scott and the release of Anthony Ray Hinton, who wrongfully served 28 years on death row due to racial bias, the conversation is happening....