By Kayla Bointy As the Spring Semester of 2018 is winding down, classes are done, and we power through finals. We will soon bid adieu to the Graduating Class of 2018. Let’s hear from some familiar faces we will miss seeing. Soon to be proud Haskell Alumni, Indian leader interviewedContinue Reading
By Erynn Ducheneaux Graduation is around the corner for Haskell students, meaning the end of another academic year. As some are departing and starting their new chapter outside of Haskell, there will be a new group of freshman/transfers who will be taking the graduates place in the fall. For aContinue Reading
By Rashad Squalls Haskell Indian Nations University has become known for its unexplained accounts of supernatural occurrences. Over the years there has been sightings of spirits, moving objects, and unseen voices all around campus. Many of Haskell’s staff and students can recall personal experiences of bone chilling events. Elyse Towey,Continue Reading
by Marklin Morales Littering and Vandalism are a common occurrence on any college campus and Haskell is no exception. This seems like it would not be an issue on a Native Campus because of the teachings of traditional bonds to Mother Earth but it is a problem. Looking at theContinue Reading
by Chris Talkalai The name “Redskin” is a term used for Native Americans, but for some, they consider offensive toward Indigenous people. Recently, Haskell premiered the documentary, “More Than a Word.” It expresses the opinions of Native Americans toward the football team named, Washington “Redskins.” John and Kenneth Little documentedContinue Reading
by Erynn Ducheneaux In the wake of the deadliest mass school shooting in U.S. history, Haskell students are curious as to what the Universities protocols are if this school were to have an active shooter on campus. Chloe Gunville, a current student at Haskell, states that she feels safe hereContinue Reading
by Kayla Bointy On a cold October evening, while walking back to her dorm, Lisha Numan witnessed something spooky inside of Curtis Hall. Do you believe in ghosts? Lisha Numan: “I think they’re just entities, residual energy who used to reside here and who don’t know they’re not living, perhaps lost.Continue Reading
Ever curious what wonders lies inside Lawrence Kansas? The Penn House is definitely a gift to the Lawrence community. Penn House has several different categories it caters to its community such as helping low-income residents, college students, supplying clothing, appliances, shoes, anything a person may need to survive can beContinue Reading
The Haskell Veterans Association is the only known multi tribal color guard in Indian Country. The Haskell Veterans Association is a non-sanctioned club on campus run by five men who all served in one of the five branches of the United States military. They help bring in the flags thatContinue Reading
Recently the Indian Leader covered the group of students who attended Unity this past year. These same students are now bringing Unity to life for the Native youth in Lawrence, KS. Troy Watterson a sophomore help spearhead the Unity group for Haskell so they could form a council for NativeContinue Reading