Haskell Special Election Sets Stage for First SGA Meeting of Semester
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Haskell Indian Nations University held a special Student Senate election Thursday, Oct. 15, in Curtis Hall to fill vacant leadership positions and begin restoring student government operations after disruptions that affected campus organizations throughout this fall semester. Austin Boykin, Student Government Association sponsor and retention technician atContinue Reading
A Night of Glitter, Glam and Rocky Horror
By Madison Chesarek | October 19. 2026 | Arts & Entertainment LAWRENCE, Kan. — Costumes, drag entertainment and a celebration of queer expression brought 10 Haskell Indian Nations University students to the Granada on Oct. 9 for a late-night screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” where they experienced anContinue Reading
The Art of Just Sitting: Zen at Haskell
Madison Chesarek | Oct. 8, 2026 | Events Haskell Indian Nations University students and staff gathered for a weekly Zen meditation session in Ross Hall. Led by Haskell art instructor David Titterington, the meditation group gathers every Wednesday from 5 to 5:20 p.m. in Room 133. The sessions give participantsContinue Reading
The Indian Leader Releases September 2026 Monthly Newsletter
The Indian Leader’s September 2026 Monthly Newsletter looks back at a busy month across the Haskell Indian Nations University community. This issue highlights the community bison harvest held during Haskell’s centennial celebration, the Sept. 30 Day of Remembrance honoring Native children impacted by the federal Indian boarding school system andContinue Reading
Haskell Community Walks in Remembrance of Boarding School Students
Allison Levering | October 2, 2026 | Events LAWRENCE, Kan. — After more than 140 years of history, the Haskell Indian Nations University community gathered on Sept. 30 as students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local residents united to honor the Native children who endured the federal Indian boarding school systemContinue Reading
“We exist now”: Rendon visits Haskell
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Author Marcie R. Rendon discussed human cruelty, cultural boundaries and contemporary Native storytelling during a Sept. 22 visit with Haskell Indian Nations University students in Ross Hall. Rendon, an enrolled member of the White Earth Nation, spoke to 24 students from two combined classes. Among them wereContinue Reading
Six in the Wrong Direction
Haskell Varsity Volleyball lost to the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes and the Missouri Valley Vikings on Sept. 23. Haskell lost game one to the Coyotes, 0-3, and game two to the Vikings, 1-3. Haskell now sits with its longest losing streak of the year: six in a row. Game one startedContinue Reading
Haskell Softball Sweeps KC Rebel in Scrimmage
Haskell Varsity Softball played in a scrimmage against the KC Rebel, an 18U team from Kansas City. Haskell beat the Rebels 9-3 in game one and then 6-3 in game two. Game one started with Haskell getting a quick lead off of Kristin Holuby and Abrielle Herrera each earning twoContinue Reading
Haskell Battles No. 5 McPherson in Home Loss
By Oliver Goldesberry | September 18, 2026 | Sports Haskell Varsity Volleyball faced the No.5 team in the nation, the McPherson Bulldogs, and lost 0-3 in a competitive set two. Haskell lost sets one and three by 15-plus, but that doesn’t reflect the game they played. Haskell started set oneContinue Reading
Haskell Swept by Bethel at Coffin
By Oliver Goldesberry | September 16, 2026 | Sports Haskell Varsity Volleyball played the Bethel Threshers Sept. 15 and lost in three sets. Haskell seemed competitive in the first and third set but lost in set two setting the tone of the game. Haskell opened up going down 0-5 andContinue Reading










