Red Racism
Red racism is more than just a football game — it’s systemic and the attitudes of professional sports teams and fans are an indicator of disproportionate racial issues Native Americans face outside of the stadium. According to the National Congress of American Indians’ website, the NCAI has been fighting againstContinue Reading
2020 Career Fair
Over 30 businesses and organizations made an appearance at the 2020 Haskell Career Fair. The event included raffles, a resume contest, and a best-dressed contest. The booth setups contained a wide variety of occupations and organizations that gained student interest. One booth had a message that both graduates and undergraduatesContinue Reading
“Fightin’ Indians”
ESPAÑOLA, NM, December 15 — Tensions were high last semester at the Northern New Mexico College and Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) men’s basketball game. Throughout the course of the game, players from both sides racked up over five technical fouls. Ryan Cordova, Northern New Mexico’s athletic director, said thatContinue Reading
“Inter-nation-al”
How many institutions can boast over 150 nations attending their university? Acting President Dan Wildcat, PhD. frames Haskell Indian Nations University as an “inter-nation-al” institution made up of the diverse tribal nations of Haskell’s students. Haskell is looking to add to student diversity through an exchange partnership with Te WhareContinue Reading
Emotional Support Animal Spotlight: Brown Sugar
Brown Sugar was adopted out of Lawton, OK in November 2017. She currently resides at Roe Cloud Hall and serves as an emotional support animal to her owner. Brown Sugar helps her owner control anxiety and depression. Brown Sugar is very sweet as her name states, but is also veryContinue Reading
Student Retention and Attraction
To keep students at Haskell until they complete their two year or four-year degrees, I would recommend uniting student life and offering a wider variety of bachelor degrees. In order to attract students here until their graduations I would suggest having a Master’s Degree program, Changing the name of theContinue Reading
What’s the Difference?
Darla Harrison, College Residential Assistant, was attacked by an emotional support dog at OK hall, but generally, ESAs at Haskell Indian Nationa University are not a problem and are welcomed if you need them. They are, however, a responsibility for those who have them. ESA stands for Emotional Support Animal;Continue Reading
The Unsung Heroes of Curtis Hall
Being hungry sucks. I am grateful for the Curtis Hall staff and the food they prepare. In my life I have gone without; I have stolen food and eaten out of the trash. Life can be hard and the world can get cruel. I am all the more appreciative ofContinue Reading
Athlete Recognition
Over the break, Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) student athlete Nakia Hendricks was recognized as the Association of Independent Institutions’ player of the week for the week of January 6. Hendricks’ previous weeks score and rebound high was against Northern New Mexico college with 16 points and 22 rebounds alongContinue Reading
Haskell Horoscopes: February 2020
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Happy New Year Aquarius! You have done well. Though large tasks are at hand, you have what it takes to do it. You have leveled up. Be smart, intelligent, and compassionate with your new gifts. Do not forget with great power comes great responsibility. Continue Reading