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21 Things To Do During Snowdown if You’re Under 21

By: Meritt Drake

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Snowdown is meant to be an event to bring all of Durango together, but the amount of events can be overwhelming for those 21 and over. It can be discouraging to get all dressed up in a costume and head over to a seemingly non-alcohol related event only to be turned away at the door. However, there is plenty to do during this week for all ages.

Snowdown is meant to be an event to bring all of Durango together, but the amount of events can be overwhelming for those 21 and over. It can be discouraging to get all dressed up in a costume and head over to a seemingly non-alcohol related event only to be turned away at the door. However, there is plenty to do during this week for all ages. Wednesday 1.) Dart Tournament When and...

Students Placed in Converted Rooms Due to Housing Shortage

Story by: Benjamin Mandile and Meritt Drake

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Erica Cudkowicz, a freshman living in the Bader/Snyder complex, arrived on campus for the first day of orientation in the fall of 2018, excited to start her undergraduate education at Fort Lewis College.

Erica Cudkowicz, a freshman living in the Bader/Snyder complex, arrived on campus for the first day of orientation in the fall of 2018, excited to start her undergraduate education at Fort Lewis College. However when she arrived to campus, instead of moving into a traditional room, she began unpacking into a lounge in the dorm that had been converted into a makeshift dorm room with two...

Government Shutdown Impacts Local Residents

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

Thursday, January 24, 2019

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...

FLC Students to Ski for Free Next Year

Photo by: Ryan Simonovich Story by: Ryan Simonovich

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

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,...

Skyhawks Rebound Against Western Colorado

Photo by: Nate DeCremer Story by: Nate DeCremer

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

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...