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Renovations cause housing overflow

By Meritt Drake

Friday, October 12, 2018

Some residents in on-campus housing have been placed in rooms not typically used for housing, like lounges and study rooms, due to an overbooking of housing caused by Cooper Hall being closed for renovations during the 2018-2019 school year.

Some residents in on-campus housing have been placed in rooms not typically used for housing, like lounges and study rooms, due to an overbooking of housing caused by Cooper Hall being closed for renovations during the 2018-2019 school year. Housing has placed students in rooms that would be similar in size to a traditional double occupancy room, said Margaret Watts,...

New President Begins Tenure by Engaging with Campus Community

By Ben Mandile

Friday, October 12, 2018

Tom Stritikus, the new president of Fort Lewis College, wants to make students a priority in his work to ensure their success.

Tom Stritikus, the new president of Fort Lewis College, wants to make students a priority in his work to ensure their success. People around campus, including student and faculty leaders, say they feel that he is open to listening and understanding the campus community and that they are excited to see what happens during his tenure. The President’s...

416 Fire Offers Educational Opportunities For FLC Faculty and Students

By Mandy Lorenson

Friday, October 12, 2018

The 416 Fire, which broke out 10 miles north of Durango and burned over 55,000 acres impacted Fort Lewis College in numerous ways.

The 416 Fire, which broke out 10 miles north of Durango and burned over 55,000 acres impacted Fort Lewis College in numerous ways. The wildfire broke out on June 1 and subsequently burned over two months, leaving hundreds of people evacuated . However the trouble didn’t stop when the fire was fully contained. The flooding that came after the fire is the...

Q&A: Root Routledge

By Max Rodgers

Friday, October 12, 2018

Root Routledge is a Durango resident who has audited eight different classes at Fort Lewis College from 2012-15.

Root Routledge is a Durango resident who has audited eight different classes at Fort Lewis College from 2012-15. A class audit is when a resident who isn’t registered for classes sits in on lectures and keeps up with the readings, but isn’t graded on assignments or exams. He received a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University in 1968; a...

Netflix: What To Watch This Month

By Teal Lehto

Friday, October 12, 2018

The best--and worst--shows and movies on Netflix, according to staff writer Teal Lehto.

Lilo & Stitch 100% A+ GET READY FOR A HAWAIIAN ROLLER COASTER RIDE! But really though, this classic film from our childhood is a significantly more turbulent and emotional ride than I remembered. Especially when you realize Lilo’s older sister, Nani, is only 19 in the film and struggling to make ends meet while caring for her younger sibling. Despite the stark revelations I...