Stereotype Name
by Chris Talkalai The name “Redskin” is a term used for Native Americans, but for some, they consider offensive toward Indigenous people. Recently, Haskell premiered the documentary, “More Than a Word.” It expresses the opinions of Native Americans toward the football team named, Washington “Redskins.” John and Kenneth Little documentedContinue Reading
Healing the Sacred Program
In October 2017 Haskell Indian Nations University was award a $449,985 three year grant through the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). Through the grant, Developing Future Victim Specialists for Indian Country, OVC seeks to further cultivate a workforce focused on providing services to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN)Continue Reading
Barbellas: Powerlifting Women Empowering Women
by Shirley Cypher The Barbellas is a group of female students here at Haskell that are working together to help motivate a healthy lifestyle and encourage fitness on campus through the sport of powerlifting. This group was co-founded by two students, Kari Snelding and Taylor Hall, that wanted to empowerContinue Reading
New Closet and Bed Set
by Chris Talkalai During spring break students had the chance to head home and spend the week with their friends and families. But for the students that stayed at Haskell, particularly at Roe Cloud Hall, they dealt with contractors moving in new beds and closet sets for the rooms. StudentsContinue Reading
The Show Must Go On
by Rashad Squalls Haskell Indian Nations University has recently undergone scrutiny from members of a social group by the name of Savage Family. Student Senate and Administration of Haskell University decided not to host a Youth empowerment program and panel to take place on March, 9 , 2018 for various reasons. The group,Continue Reading
Haskell Royalty Candidates for 2018
By Diamond Williams Haskell Royalty Candidates for 2018-2019 answer the question: Why are you running for Miss Haskell/ Haskell Brave? Name: Troy Watterson Tribe: Bishop Paiute Class: Sophomore soon be Junior Quote: I running for Brave to be able to represent Haskell in a good positive manner and to beContinue Reading
Team 155! Travels Deep Into Kiowa Country
by Kayla Bointy Saturday, February 10th Team 155! The Haskell AIHEC Handgame Team, traveled to Carnegie, Oklahoma and entered a Traditional Kiowa-style Handgame. The Birthday Handgame was held in Honor of two Kiowa elders Vera (Cozad) Buffalomeat and Lewis Cozad. The team was greeted with warm welcomes from Haskell AlumniContinue Reading
Haskell’s First-Ever Two-Spirit Powwow
by Kayla Bointy Haskell History was made on Februrary 24th , where the First-Ever Haskell Two-Spirit Powwow was held in Tecumseh Hall. The Indian Leader took to the crowd on their opinion of the turnout . For the first-ever Haskell Two-spirit Powwow; what is your opinion on the success? DoContinue Reading
Open mic nights at Haskell: An Outlet for Students to Express Themselves
By Mark Morales Talent among students at Haskell is not hard to find but unfortunately finding proper venues to display those talents can be. This will hopefully not be the case in the future. On February 8, 2017 the Haskell Two Spirit/ lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) +Continue Reading
Haskell Safety
by Erynn Ducheneaux In the wake of the deadliest mass school shooting in U.S. history, Haskell students are curious as to what the Universities protocols are if this school were to have an active shooter on campus. Chloe Gunville, a current student at Haskell, states that she feels safe hereContinue Reading