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
Have you been struggling to eat healthier due to the pandemic? Haskell Indian Nations University professor Judith Gipp gives her input on the topic. “The pandemic is a very challenging and stressful time for many. The stress we experience can impact how we eat, what we eat, when we eat,Continue 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
Congratulations HINU Graduate Class of 2021! 2-Year Degrees Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts Nicole Shaye Ankney Bailey Mackenzie Field Tylen Alexandra Garcia Kathryn Alexis Tso Associate of Arts, Para-Professional Education Justine Amber Butterfield 4-Year Degrees Bachelor of Arts, Indigenous and American Indian Studies Sherry Kathy Williams Bachelor of Science, EnvironmentalContinue Reading
Congratulations HINU Graduate Class of 2021! 2-Year Degrees Associate of Arts, Communication Studies Daryn Berryhill Cheyenne Rose Tomhave Raeven Rae Wishteyah Associate of Arts, Media Communication Alexander Manygoats Jr. Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts Amanda Antone Mary Sophia Bighorn Kayla Marie Bointy Namakesah Corn Dominique Laurie Demmert Marcus Dogskin KevinContinue Reading
The Indian Leader would like to welcome Jolona Shield-Dzakic to the Haskell family as the Head Softball Coach for Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU)! Jolana was born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas. She is an alumni student of Lawrence High School, where she was awarded 6A Sunflower All-Conference and 6AContinue 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
