My Own Experiences: Stories of the Supernatural
I like scary stuff, but I like to be logical. I understand the mind can get stressed, optical illusions exist, and the imagination can have a mind of its own. That is why these three accounts come from me, your pal, personally. There is no lie, exaggeration, or agenda withContinue Reading
Lawrence, Kansas Participates in Global Climate Strike
The morning started with blue skies and a slight breeze. Soon, a southern wind gave rise to foreboding clouds. In downtown Lawrence and the KU Wescoe Beach, there was another storm head brewing. On September 20th, 2019, the Sunrise Movement and Sierra Club organized a walkout and rally to bringContinue Reading
Horoscopes: September 2019
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Stay focused. The summer is sizzling down, but that does not mean you have too. Make a plan for fall and execute it with continued vigor. Keep your eyes open for unlikely friends. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Your life is amazing! RememberContinue Reading
Joker (Spoiler Free): Good Monster Movie Review
Release date: October 4, 2019 Directed by Todd Phillips Runtime: 2 hours 2 minutes Good Monster Grade: A I went to see my psychiatrist today. It was not because of this movie, but I did see my shrink. I find that a little funny. This movie is great! It isContinue Reading
At the Mountain’s Base: Good Monster Book Review
Written by Traci Sorell Illustrated by Weshoyot Alvitre Ages 4-8 Penguin Publishing This book is a poem about a family that waits for their female family member to return from war. It attempts to capture the indigenous feel of this group and the glory of serving in the armed forces.Continue Reading
Rumors of Osceola-Keokuk Hall: Stories of the Supernatural
These tales are taken from personal ac- counts, witness testimony, and convincing retellings. Any likeness is coincidental. For entertainment purposes only. Reader discre- tion is advised. Showers running with nobody in the stall, Shadows that dart around corners, and childlike laughter in the late hours of the night; these areContinue Reading
Trying to Be More at the Comedy Store
I was beyond exhausted, but I had jokes I wanted to tell. I had traveled thirty-six hours from Lawrence, Kansas to Los Angeles, California. Aboard the Southwest Chief, we made stops in New Mexico, Arizona, and California. The ride was beautiful, but the duration was difficult. The train does notContinue Reading
IT: Chapter 2 (Spoiler Free): Good Monster Movie Review
Directed by Andy Muschietti Release date: September 6, 2019 Rating: R Runtime: 2 hours 50 minutes Good Monster Grade: A- We all float in this amazing sequel to the 2017 hit, IT: Chapter 1. This Movie is a love letter to the fans of the novel by Stephen King, IT.Continue Reading
My Summer Research Experience
This summer of 2019, I was honored and humbled to be accepted as one out of the 13 students participating in the Research for Undergraduate Students (REU) Sustainable Land and Water Resources Program (SLAWR). The program has three main groups that divide the students to work in different areas forContinue Reading
Senior Spotlights
Shirley LeClair-Bernal Shirley LeClair-Bernal is Shoshone- Bannock from Fort Hall, Idaho now living on campus at Haskell Indian Nations University. She will be graduating from the Environmental Science Program receiving her Bachelor of Science degree. She first arrived at Haskell in the Fall 2015 semester and received her As- sociateContinue Reading