A few weeks ago, Trevor Mohawk, a Haskell alum was shot and killed just a couple blocks from his house in Lawrence. Mohawk, 32 had graduated from Haskell and after attaining his degree, continued to reside in Lawrence. Originally from Wisconsin, he worked at the Jefferson’s Bar and Grill onContinue Reading
President Candidates- I am Lindsey Beth Robinson, a member of the Wah-Zha-Zhi (Osage) Nations, a sister, a colleague, and a leader for change. I was born and raised in Denver Colorado and moved to Kansas my senior year of high school. I graduated from Blue Valley North High School inContinue Reading
By Mark Morales The Haskell Empowerment Summit Committees is hosting its annual Indigenous Empowerment Summit scheduled for Saturday May 5th. This summit has been organized almost every semester since its creation in 2008 by Willow Jack, Haskell Indigenous and American Indian Studies alumni. Past events held have taken on manyContinue Reading
by Tiffany Blevins On Thursday April 5 th 2018 a chosen 8 of the Haskell TRIO students (including the two student interns) and 2 Haskell TRIO staff, set off for Chicago Illinois to attend the National Student Leadership Diversity Convention (NSLDC). The conference was hosted by the Marriott Hotel ofContinue Reading
article by Amanda Smith, photos by Michael Begay Elect Her was hosted at its first tribal college, Haskell Indian Nations University, a one-day event for young woman who share an interest in running for any type of government. About 30 students attended; those who share an interest in running forContinue Reading
by Rashad Squalls Some of us wake up and dread having to exert extra energy throughout the day. The fatigue from stress can weigh heavy on our minds and bodies. If not properly managed health problems can occur such as high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, anxiety, mental health problems, alongContinue Reading
by Kayla Bointy Native Performance Artist Frank Waln, alongside his Dream Warriors performed at the Lied Center. Frank Waln has inspiring words in his lyrics and his rhymes are often accompanied by the budding vocalist Tinaya Winder, who’s full voice adds poignancy to his message. With his words and her voice, theContinue Reading
by Chris Talkalai During spring break students had the chance to head home and spend the week with their friends and families. But for the students that stayed at Haskell, particularly at Roe Cloud Hall, they dealt with contractors moving in new beds and closet sets for the rooms. StudentsContinue Reading
by Rashad Squalls Haskell Indian Nations University has recently undergone scrutiny from members of a social group by the name of Savage Family. Student Senate and Administration of Haskell University decided not to host a Youth empowerment program and panel to take place on March, 9 , 2018 for various reasons. The group,Continue Reading