Women’s Cross Country by Brianna Davis In a year that challenged many students, Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) Cross Country runner Tavia Hart said staying connected with her teammates online has helped keep her motivated for the 2021 season. ”It was nice to see and talk to my teammates again…andContinue Reading
Co-written by James Cadotte and Jared Nally Head Women’s Basketball Coach Adam Strom (Yakama Nation and Quinault Indian Nation), brings over 20 years of coaching experience to Haskell Indian Nations University(HINU). Haskell Athletics is hopeful he will bring the university a championship in his upcoming seasons. Strom was announced asContinue Reading
In 2012, MaxPreps reported that “Indians” was the #4 most popular mascot for Kansas high schools. Today, nearly 1 out of every 10 schools in the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) appropriates Native imagery or culture. It’s not just the schools with “Indians” mascots; it’s also the “Chieftains”,Continue Reading
Acting Athletic Director Gary Tanner said Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) won’t have student sports again until students are allowed to return to campus, but in the meantime the department is receiving a lot of support from university president Ronald Graham who is facilitating many of the department’s improvements. TannerContinue Reading
Kansas City, MO, October 11 — Edgar Palacios, founder and CEO of Latinx Education Collaborative, was set to be honored during the Kansas City football franchise’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders for National Hispanic Heritage Month, but refused to participate in the pre-game drum ritual to stand in solidarityContinue Reading
Former Head Women’s Basketball Coach Shane Flanagan did not renew his contract for what would have been his 10th season at Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU). Instead, the contract was awarded to Coach Aaron Poor Bear (Oglala Lakota Nation), the former Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach for Buena Vista University. EarlierContinue Reading
Association of Independent Institutions(A.I.I.) Awards Women’s Basketball: First Team A.I.I. Conference: Janee Bates, Senior Honorable Mention A.l.l. Conference: Odessa Begay, Freshman Champion of Character: Janee Bates, Senior Men’s Basketball: First Team A.l.l. Conference: Nakia Hendricks, Senior Honorable Mention A.l.l. Conference: Bryon Elledge, Senior Champion of Character: Elias Her Many Horses,Continue Reading
Not only were sports seasons cut short, but banquets recognizing Haskell Indian Nation University’s athletes were also canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Haskell Athletics has been using it’s social media platforms to show support for their athletes as well as shining a light on some of their achievements. JaneeContinue Reading
March 16 — Due to precautions to avoid the spread of COVID-19, spring semester athletics were canceled by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). For Haskell Indian Nations University, this meant that it’s student athletes would not finish their softball, outdoor track, or golf seasons. While the NAIA restrictsContinue Reading
Before the cancelation of spring sports, Haskell Indian Nations University’s softball team traveled to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Four conferences attended the event — the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II, the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the National Junior CollegeContinue Reading