Covid-19 vaccination numbers continue to rise, with over 150 million people receiving their first dose; however, according to a CBS News poll, 4 in 10 Americans say they might get the vaccine or refuse it entirely. Alec Davis, a Junior at Haskell, explains his reasoning for not getting the vaccine, “I have had theContinue Reading
In Honor of our 2020 & 2021 Haskell Graduates! Onward Haskell! View Graduates and Graduate Candidates Below: Spring 2021 Graduate Candidate List Summer 2021 Graduate Candidate List Spring 2020 Graduate List Summer 2020 Graduate List Fall 2020 Graduate ListContinue Reading
Co-written by Brycen Miller, Madison Red Dog, and Rodney Williamson College students are experiencing a toll on their mental health due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the move to online learning, according to the article “Online Learning Is Impacting Students’ Mental Health” published by YR Media, a national network ofContinue Reading
Just south of Lawrence, Kansas is one of the most prolific exhibitions of wildlife in the area. Despite rampant urbanization—further intensified by the South Lawrence Trafficway (SLT)—the Haskell and Baker Wetlands have been a mainstay for numerous wildlife, including migratory birds/butterflies, frogs, and native vegetation. A recent unveiling of aContinue Reading
Shawnee Mission, KS — Eleven year old Halley Vincent is asking the Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) community to help petition her local school board to change the mascot of Shawnee Mission North High School. Vincent sees the school’s mascot “The Shawnee Indians” as problematic and thinks now is theContinue Reading
September 29, Cleveland, OH—Presidential Candidates Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump debated six main issues for approximately an hour and a half in the first 2020 presidential debate. They discussed the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy, the Supreme Court, race and violence in America, their candidate records, and the integrityContinue Reading
In today’s time of staying home and social distancing, many people are turning to creative outlets as ways to not only pass time but also to express themselves. Many of the students here at Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) have been using beadwork as an outlet and pass-time while homeContinue Reading
A new age awakens one of the biggest movements in civil rights history as countries around the world unify by taking a stand. Protestors are taking to the streets over the corrupt systematic issue of police brutality — specifically for African Americans. The Black Lives Matter Foundation Inc was establishedContinue Reading
Even though we may be miles apart, we are closer than ever. With the touch of our fingertips, people from around the world have access to interact and lately have been doing so even more. With the newest pandemic, COVID-19, stay-at-home orders and social distancing have been recommended from ourContinue Reading
When there is a will, there is a way. Multiple orders from across the U.S. have instructed individuals to wear face masks in conjunction with taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In some cases, these orders will be followed through with penalties when not in compliance. The cityContinue Reading