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...
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Story by Trevor Ogborn
Chris Aaland, assistant director of athletics for communications, and his wife, Shelly Aaland, the women’s volleyball coach, have been laid off by Fort Lewis College.
According to Athletic Director Gary Hunter, both Aalands are working with an attorney regarding the matter.
Hunter denied further comment.
Both Aalands’ Facebook pages have been updated to reflect the...
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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...
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Story by Michaela Leach
Three new members were inducted in the Fort Lewis College Hall of Fame, which recognizes outstanding student athletes as well as entire teams.
The reason behind the Hall of Fame is to recognize FLC women and men who have made an impact on the community during their time here as well as after graduation, said Gary Hunter, the athletic director at FLC.
The latest members to become inducted...
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Story by Meryl Ramsey
The Woven to Wear exhibit featuring Navajo and Puebloan textiles is currently on display in the Center of Southwest Studies here at Fort Lewis College.
The exhibit features many pieces from not only the vaults and collection of textiles from the CSWS itself but pieces that are loaned and donated from various other collections in the area.
“The exhibits develop here, with very...
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