photos by Dustin Bradford

Fort Lewis College's Housing, Student Life Center, and Student Activites commitees targeted active users of the Student Life Center - particularly those with an abundance of school spirit, thirst for humiliation and iron stomachs - for the first-ever "FLC Fear Factor," held Saturday, Sept. 13. Modeled after the like-named pseudo-reality show on NBC, the event captivated and disturbed all participants (whether active of just spectating). Contestants put their physical and mental endurance to the test - not to mention their wit and ability to suppress their gag reflex. When it was all over, one lucky student went home with a new DVD player, the respect of his competitors and a new-found appreciation for the school's meal plan.

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