Haskell softball opened its home schedule March 21, 2026. It was a double header vs. Hesston College, and they lost both. These games were the first to be played on Haskell’s new home field. The first pitch on the new field was thrown by Coach Tanner, the first Haskell softballContinue Reading
Haskell women’s basketball won its second conference championship in a row with a win over Georgia Gwinnett College on March 1, 2026. Gwinnett had beaten Haskell twice earlier in the year, but Haskell made sure to win when the game actually mattered. The win guaranteed Haskell a bid to theContinue Reading
On the last Friday of every month, the city of Lawrence transforms into a massive art walk from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Starting in August 2010, Final Fridays is a community-driven event in which storefronts and businesses in Downtown Lawrence serve as temporary galleries, hosting diverse art exhibits and culturalContinue Reading
On February 26, 2026, Haskell Indian Nations University hosted a ceramic painting event for students in Tecumseh Hall, organized by the student activities and recreation department. With spring break just two weeks away, Haskell students are managing their coursework while preparing for the upcoming midterms. The university hosts events toContinue Reading
On Feb. 19, Haskell Indian Nations University’s Student Government Association hosted its second Club Social event for the spring semester of 2026 at Stidham Union on the Haskell campus. SGA hosts this Club Social as an event where clubs and organizations at Haskell come together, allowing new, returning, and continuingContinue Reading
On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2026, Haskell Indian Nations University welcomed students, faculty, and community members to a fresh start to the semester with the Welcome Back Spring Powwow. The powwow was held inside Coffin Sports Complex, where attendees gathered in the gymnasium to view and participate in the event.Continue Reading
Lawrence, Kansas, is home to many college students who attend the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University. However, since the start of the spring 2026 semester, students have been on edge. Starting in January 2025, when President Trump returned to office, his administration issued a mandate to increaseContinue Reading
Haskell men’s basketball gets a heart-shattering loss on Senior Night versus Hesston. losing 85-86 with a last-second heave hit off the backboard as time expired. However, it was an inspiring second half that brought Haskell back in the game. Before the game, Jesse White was honored for his 1,000-point career achievement ball. The first half started off with a punch-counter punch system, with Haskell taking the lead and then Hesston regaining the lead. However, Hesston held the advantage toContinue Reading
The November 2025 edition of The Indian Leader highlights a month filled with celebration, culture, and community at Haskell Indian Nations University and throughout Lawrence. This issue features coverage of the Lawrence Public Library’s Native American Heritage Month event, where dancers, princesses, and local readers brought Indigenous stories to life. Readers willContinue Reading
On Friday, Nov. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 29, the Annual Bizarre Bazaar 2025 drew a steady stream of holiday shoppers to the Lawrence Arts Center. The event began in 1988 in the home of founding artist Nan Rambarger, who, along with a small group of friends, wanted to sell unique,Continue Reading