Haskell Students Check Out Coffin Complex for New Clubs at Highlight Night
Coffin complex is bustling with the noise of eager new and returning Haskell students for Highlight Night, Tuesday, Sept. 10 — opportunities offered by on-campus clubs or local Lawrence organizations. Highlight Night occurs semesterly on campus. Since the university’s reopening during the COVID-19 epidemic, the activity night was held atContinue Reading
Celebrating Culture and Creativity: The Haskell Indian Nations University Art Market
On September 7 and 8, 2024, the Haskell Indian Nations University powwow grounds in Lawrence, Kansas, became a vibrant hub of cultural exchange and artistic celebration. The two-day event showcased a rich tapestry of tribal artistry and creativity, drawing attendees from near and far to experience a unique blend ofContinue Reading
Summer Coding Camp
During the beginning of Summer courses at Haskell Indian Nations University, various activities and workshops, such as the weaving classes, are taught. One of these new sessions this summer was the coding camp, which took place in Blue Eagle Hall in the evenings on three separate Thursdays. Brian Wika, aContinue Reading
Native Threads: Celebrating Fashion and Art in Indigenous Cultures
On Sept. 1, 2024, The Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas opened a new exhibit called “Native Fashion.” This exhibit shows Indigenous fashion’s wide variety and creativity with pieces from the 19th century. Guests will have the opportunity to see everything from traditional outfits and high fashionContinue Reading
Jail Poem
Listening to the rain, drowning all my pain. So much sorrow, praying I see tomorrow. Feeling remorse, after I took the wrong course. Stuck in jail, can’t even afford bail. No letters, to make me feel better. Can’t even sleep, cause there’s never enough to eat. Very easy to getContinue Reading
Protecting the Wakarusa River Valley: The Fight Against Wetland Development and Baker University’s Land Sale
“It’s just wrong, you know? It’s, like, decades and decades of just stomping on Haskell and twisting the knife, as far as no justice for indigenous people in Lawrence,” said Courtney King. According to a university statement, Baker University has been approached by a private investment firm interested in purchasingContinue Reading
Mom
Without you, we wouldn’t know what to do. You gave us life, and I pray we survive. You’re never selfish with your love. For that, we thank the good Lord above. The joy that you give helps us live. It gives us grace to see your face. You are ourContinue Reading
Gardening Tips
Since Spring is finally here, it’s time to start planning what you want to plant this year. I plant by seed, but if you don’t have the time or items for seeding, then that’s fine; You can just buy a full plant instead. During this time, it is best toContinue Reading
Dreaming
Dreaming of you and me is all I can see. For it did not take a whiz to see the love that is. Everyone can see why there’s love between you and me. Though they may always wonder, the spell you have me under. For you are the one becauseContinue Reading
Never Lose Heart
Never lose heart cause then you’ll fall apart. Apart from all the love and care. All alone talking to the air, Hearing voices that are not really there. Losing love from somebody who really cares. Just have to stay strong- Even when someone does you wrong. Lord will send someoneContinue Reading