September Monthly Newsletter 2026
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
Haskell’s Stressful Mission
Haskell Varsity Volleyball beat the Mission Patriots in five sets with multiple sets ending within two scores. Haskell picked up the second and third set before ending the game on a close set five. Haskell lost the first set convincingly, never leading and only tying at 0-0. Haskell would haveContinue Reading
Haskell Women’s Volleyball Invite Recaps the Highs and Lows
By Oliver Goldesberry | September 10, 2026 | Sports Haskell varsity volleyball finished day two of the Haskell Invite 1-1, winning against the Southwestern Moundbuilders and falling to the Tabor Bluejays. The first game started off neck and neck with Haskell tying the match at 4-4 on a Mecca GoldsberryContinue Reading
Haskell Invite Opener
Haskell Varsity Volleyball opened the Haskell invite with a quick defeat, falling to the Sterling Warriors 0-3. Haskell looked tired in the first two sets but managed some energy in the third set. Haskell’s only lead was the first point of the game; they kept the first set within oneContinue Reading