Back Two Back, No Better Feeling Than That
Haskell women’s basketball won its second conference championship in a row with a win over Georgia Gwinnett College on March 1, 2026. Gwinnett had beaten Haskell twice earlier in the year, but Haskell made sure to win when the game actually mattered. The win guaranteed Haskell a bid to theContinue Reading
Cycle: Haskell Students Draw the News
On the last Friday of every month, the city of Lawrence transforms into a massive art walk from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Starting in August 2010, Final Fridays is a community-driven event in which storefronts and businesses in Downtown Lawrence serve as temporary galleries, hosting diverse art exhibits and culturalContinue Reading
A Night of Art and Relaxation at Haskell
On February 26, 2026, Haskell Indian Nations University hosted a ceramic painting event for students in Tecumseh Hall, organized by the student activities and recreation department. With spring break just two weeks away, Haskell students are managing their coursework while preparing for the upcoming midterms. The university hosts events toContinue Reading
Haskell SGA 2026 CLUB SOCIAL: Giving Opportunities to Clubs and Students
On Feb. 19, Haskell Indian Nations University’s Student Government Association hosted its second Club Social event for the spring semester of 2026 at Stidham Union on the Haskell campus. SGA hosts this Club Social as an event where clubs and organizations at Haskell come together, allowing new, returning, and continuingContinue Reading
The Power of Love in Dancing: Haskell’s Welcome Back Valentine’s Powwow
On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2026, Haskell Indian Nations University welcomed students, faculty, and community members to a fresh start to the semester with the Welcome Back Spring Powwow. The powwow was held inside Coffin Sports Complex, where attendees gathered in the gymnasium to view and participate in the event.Continue Reading
ICE confirmed in Lawrence, Kansas; Bringing Awareness to the Haskell community
Lawrence, Kansas, is home to many college students who attend the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University. However, since the start of the spring 2026 semester, students have been on edge. Starting in January 2025, when President Trump returned to office, his administration issued a mandate to increaseContinue Reading
Valentine’s Heartbreak Strikes Early in Haskell Loss
Haskell men’s basketball gets a heart-shattering loss on Senior Night versus Hesston. losing 85-86 with a last-second heave hit off the backboard as time expired. However, it was an inspiring second half that brought Haskell back in the game. Before the game, Jesse White was honored for his 1,000-point career achievement ball. The first half started off with a punch-counter punch system, with Haskell taking the lead and then Hesston regaining the lead. However, Hesston held the advantage toContinue Reading
Senior Citizens and Seniors Win in Haskell Senior Night
Haskell Women’s basketball defeated Hesston Feb. 11, 86-57, on Senior Night. Haskell honored seven seniors: Ona Dauphinais, Ivy Fox, Tierzah Penn, Ciahna Oatman, Chehalis Aleck, Angela Astorga, and Tea Murray. The game opened as a close contest, with Haskell trailing 16–15 at the end of the first quarter. Dauphinais led the scoring charge with 6 points, breathing life into the team. Murray had gone down with an injury early in the game and was helped back to the locker room butContinue Reading
Haskell showcases student artists in ‘Power in Place’ exhibit.
By Allison Levering Photos by Tory Grassrope On December 5, Haskell Indian Nations University art instructor, David Titterington hosted the ‘Power in Place’ art exhibit in Seattle Hall for his students to exhibit their work. Open to the public, the exhibit featured ceramic, pencil-drawn art, and painted canvases. Titterington hasContinue Reading
November 2025 Newsletter
The November 2025 edition of The Indian Leader highlights a month filled with celebration, culture, and community at Haskell Indian Nations University and throughout Lawrence. This issue features coverage of the Lawrence Public Library’s Native American Heritage Month event, where dancers, princesses, and local readers brought Indigenous stories to life. Readers willContinue Reading