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Government Shutdown Impacts Local Residents Government Shutdown Impacts Local Residents

Government Shutdown Impacts Local Residents

Photo courtesy of Andy Gleason Story by: Coya Pair and Ryan Simonovich

The partial federal government shutdown is causing an array of impacts to the local community.

The partial federal government shutdown is causing an array of impacts to the local community. The government has been partially shut down since Dec. 22, the longest shutdown in American history. The shutdown occurred because Congress and the President have not agreed on a spending bill.   The fundamental legislation behind government shutdowns is the Antideficiency Act, which...

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FLC Students to Ski for Free Next Year FLC Students to Ski for Free Next Year

FLC Students to Ski for Free Next Year

Photo by: Ryan Simonovich Story by: Ryan Simonovich

Prospective students just got more incentive to attend Fort Lewis College in 2019--free skiing at Purgatory Resort.

Prospective students just got more incentive to attend Fort Lewis College in 2019--free skiing at Purgatory Resort. First-time, first-year FLC students, including freshmen and transfer students, will be given access to unlimited skiing at Purgatory Resort and Hesperus Ski Area. The partnership between Purgatory and FLC is the brainchild of James Coleman, CEO of Mountain Capital Partners,...

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Skyhawks Rebound Against Western Colorado Skyhawks Rebound Against Western Colorado

Skyhawks Rebound Against Western Colorado

Photo by: Nate DeCremer Story by: Nate DeCremer

 

Fort Lewis College men’s basketball played Western State Colorado University on Friday, and came out with a 72-63 win. After two losses at home last weekend, the Skyhawks came back ready to play, resulting in a big win over the Western Colorado University Mountaineers. FLC capitalized on big plays throughout the game, allowing them to come out on top 72-63. Coming into...

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FLC Women’s Basketball Falls Short Against Western Colorado FLC Women’s Basketball Falls Short Against Western Colorado

FLC Women’s Basketball Falls Short Against Western Colorado

Photo by: Mari Carpenter Story by: Mari Carpenter

The Fort Lewis College women's basketball team lost to Western State University 54 to 64 Friday night in the Whalen Gymnasium.

The Fort Lewis College women's basketball team lost to Western State University 54 to 64 Friday night in the Whalen Gymnasium. The game started out with a bang with a three-pointer from Alyssa Yocky and a two-pointer from Kayla Herrera. Later Herrera was whistled at for a foul which gave Western Colorado a chance to catch up with Fort Lewis with three free throws. The FLC women held...

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New Executive Order Prohibits Smoking on State Grounds New Executive Order Prohibits Smoking on State Grounds

New Executive Order Prohibits Smoking on State Grounds

Photo by: Benjamin Mandile Story by: Benjamin Mandile

Effective Jan. 1 2019 smoking will be banned on state campuses due to an executive order signed by Gov. John Hickenlooper on Nov. 2.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated since publication. Effective Jan. 1 2019 smoking will be banned on state campuses due to an executive order signed by Gov. John Hickenlooper on Nov. 2. The use of any substance including marijuana, tobacco and cloves will be prohibited. Due to federal law marijuana is already a banned substance on Fort Lewis College’s...

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