Haskell opens fall semester with convocation on unity and community
LAWRENCE, Kansas — Haskell Indian Nations University welcomed students back to campus Wednesday with a convocation focused on unity, strength and community. The event, held Sept. 17 in Haskell Auditorium, featured remarks from Interim President Mackie Moore and Student Government Association President Angel Elizarraras. Miss Haskell Angelina Giago offered anContinue Reading
HINU Grads Launch N:DN Time Athletics to Uplift Tribal Communities
HINU alumni Derek Havern, Isaiah Williams, Quentin Raynor, and Isiah Strom are on a mission to give back to Native communities through their brand, N:DN Time Athletics. What began as a vision to create apparel has grown into something much bigger—a movement dedicated to empowering Native youth and athletes. “WeContinue Reading
Meet the Disc Jockey: Tory
Sports Insider: Tory Grassrope Aka DJ Grassrope Ello, This is DJ Grassrope from the Lower Brule Sioux tribe in South Dakota. This is my first year with KJHK and I’m excited to be the new sports insider to let you know about our athletes upcoming events, results as a team,Continue Reading
Design the Next Indian Leader T-Shirt!
Do you have a bold design idea that represents Haskell pride or the spirit of The Indian Leader? Now’s your chance to turn it into something wearable. The Indian Leader is hosting a T-Shirt Design Contest, and we want to see what you can create. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or someone whoContinue Reading
Meet the Disc Jockey: Trina
Trina Tsinnie Hello, my name is Trina Tsinnie, aka DJ Trina Bina, and I am one of the DJs from the Haskell Hour on KJHK 90.7. I’ve been DJing since the beginning of Haskell Hour in Fall 24. I’ve learned a lot and made new friends. So here are aContinue Reading
“You Can’t Do Space Alone”: Haskell Students Reflect on NASA’s RockOn Workshop
This summer, two Haskell students stepped far outside their comfort zones and into NASA territory. Seniors Aziza Smith (Eastern Shoshone, Business Administration) and Aiyanna Tanyan (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Business in Tribal Management) took part in the NASA RockOn Workshop, a week-long, immersive experience in aerospace engineering held at WallopsContinue Reading
Meet the Disc Jockey: Anthony
My name is Anthony Crowe AKA DJTwags, Originally from Buffalo NY, I am an enrolled member of the Tonawanda Seneca Nation, one of the Six Tribes of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. I am a sophomore majoring in Indigenous Studies (AIS). I am a connoisseur of all things Selena Quintanilla and MariahContinue Reading
Meet the Disc Jockey: Allison
Allison Levering (DJ Maakewi)Station Manager, The Haskell Hour Hi, I am Allison Levering, also known on air as DJ Maakewi. I am a sophomore at Haskell Indian Nations University, studying Media Communication. Since Fall 2024, I have been a member of the college radio team. During that time, I haveContinue Reading
Meet the Disc Jockey: Emmitt
Hello, My Name is Emmitt Brazille AKA DJ Chickenwing I’m from the Chickasaw tribe. I love a wide range of music, and I am always finding new music to listen to and enjoy! I love artists with their unique sounds and how their sound evolves over time So anytime I’mContinue Reading