by Travis Campbell In light of the sexual harassment and issues going on in politics and, there is a small discussion on an artist’s work and their past crimes. Don Secondine, Jr., a noted Cherokee artist and Haskell Indian Junior College alum, has two paintings on display in the libraryContinue Reading
Tom SpottedHorse started employment at Haskell in 1990 and had his retirement service on September 1st 2017. Along with all those years working at Haskell he has had many memories. SpottedHorse’s retirement reception began with an honor song. Followed by a few words from Dr. Venida Chenault, Haskell’s current President. SpottedHorse wasContinue 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
Every student must make the step to better their life by coming to Haskell and begin process of hard work and dedication I order to achieve an Associates and/or Bachelor’s Degree. Haskell is just the first step, when one is finished their time at Haskell what is the nextContinue 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
The saying you get out what you put in is true for most things in life. This sentiment goes without saying for students here at Haskell. Could incentives like more student activities and better services encourage students to pay increased fees for better quality? Ashley Lucero from the Lummi TribeContinue Reading
Living in the 21s Century with the age of computers has taken over almost all art forms, as well as creating new styles in the age of Digital Media. Haskell are some of the talented native artists who have made the switch to digital. Roman Yearby, Choctaw and Creek isContinue Reading
In a 2012 report Haskell had been involved in an academic fraud case involving the Haskell athletic department during 2007 season, what has Haskell done to prevent this from occurring again? The Report Shaun Hittle, reporter for LJWorld.Com, wrote in January of 2013 that an “investigative report from theContinue Reading
Teacher Appreciation Week is during May 8th through May 12th this year. We asked some students who their favorite teacher is and why. Dominique Demmert (Tlingit), a Haskell sophomore, says that her favorite teacher is Nana Allison Brewer because “she really gets into depth about math, showing you different waysContinue Reading