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for Haskell down pretty hard on them, I know The Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC) Athletics to they have a lot of trouble getting is in Danger of Falling Below 6 Team Minimum follow in the information on student-athletes for football teams eligibility purposes,” he said. “We footsteps and go try to work with them as much as independent as we can. We know it’s not an easy a whole. Tosee situation.” highlighted the importance This situation has forced many stu- of the athlet- dent athletes on campus to entertain ics program, the option of transferring to other in- “” There’s stitutions to continue to play. Mem- never been a bers of the Haskell men’s basketball time in the last team recently spoke out about the 118 years that possible loss of athletics. Men’s Haskell has basketball freshman forward Chris been without Turley stated, “The only reason I a sports pro- am at Haskell is to complete a goal gram. I don’t I set for myself back in 2007 to play see Haskell ever basketball. I wouldn’t continue my functioning education at Haskell if they cut the without a sports program.” Turley added, “Haskell The Midlands Collegiate Athletic to leave the Midlands Collegiate Coffin Complex. Conference (MCAC) may fall Athletic Conference (MCAC) and program.” has a rich tradition of sports and below a minimum 6 teams needed relocate to new conferences within taking that away is disrespecting all in conference as Haskell’s student the NAIA leaving Haskell to ponder Haskell recently came off a two year Haskell alumni and future athletes.” athletes plan their futures. its athletics future. In an interview athletic probation handed down by with Indian Leader reporter Tyler the NAIA. ESPN reported in Sep- Sophomore basketball shooting by Charlie Perry Jones, Haskell Interim Athletic Di- tember 2012 that “In May, (Haskell) guard Zack Bruns also weighed (with contributions from Dallas rector Mike Tosee sees teams leav- announced investigations by the in on the issue. “Athletics is the Rudd and Tyler Jones) ing the conference as a dollar and university and the Department of only reason why I’m in school. If cents issue, “The biggest motivation Education into claims that two it wasn’t for basketball at Haskell I The National Athletic Intercolle- for schools to move has been their student-athletes had falsified ACT would join the military.” giate Association (NAIA) reports budget. These schools want to go scores dating back to 2008. It was on their website that schools includ- and play in areas that are more local. not immediately clear if the NAIA’s Basketball junior forward Dal- ing; Oklahoma Wesleyan, Saint action was related to those allega- las Rudd stressed the importance Mary’s College, Bellevue University According to NAIA rules found at tions. of athletics as a path to academic and Waldorf College are planning NAIA.org, “a conference must have success,” I feel like the university a minimum of 6 schools to remain Haskell’s investigation resulted should do whatever they can to In This Issue officially recognized.” According in “official action on the employ- keep athletics going. The athletics to Tosee Haskell has hope with 3 ees and students involved, and the program has given hope to many Page potential conferences to join includ- discovery that three other students’ students that may have never re- transcripts were manipulated, the ceived a college education other- MCAC Conference 1 ing; the Heart of American Athletic Native on Native Bullying 2 Conference, Kansas Collegiate Ath- university said in a news release at wise. Through athletics we’re able Change Within 3 letic Conference and the American the time. Two employees involved to continue our education and get a Off Campus Students 3 Midwest Conference. no longer work at Haskell, the re- degree. This helps with the further Social Media 4 lease said, and some games were to advancement of Native Americans.” Campus Query 4 be forfeited. The release also noted Mascot Conversation 5 These potential conferences are Broken Treaties 6 a long shot for Haskell however, that changes had been made to the If Haskell ends up dissolving the Spring Break 6 due to space and scheduling limi- schools’ database and admission majority of its sports programs stu- Midterms/Exercise/Checks 7 tations. The Heart of American process.” dents still have the option of playing ummer chool 8 S S Athletic Conference currently has intramural athletics which could Haskell Resurgence 9 MCAC commissioner Al Waller told serve as a competitive and cost ef- Mens/Womens Bball 10 12 members as well as The Kansas ESPN in September 2012, “They’ve fective alternative. Baker Helps Children 11 Collegiate Athletic Conference. Crow Feather Memorial 12 The American Midwest Confer- had some issues in the past with Miss Haskell/Brave 12 ence currently sits with 13 member eligibility problems, so I think that’s (Continued on page 8) institutions. There’s also an option one of the reasons the NAIA came Page 2 Haskell Indian Nations University March 10, 2015 Native on Native Bullying is an Epidemic that Must Come to an End by Hallie Long

Students its time to stand idol no more against campus bullying.

Bullying is here to stay. You may think that it is a thing of the past Indian Leader Staff but it is still around. Whether it is inner tribe bullying or racial bully- Editor-in-Chief ing still exists. Bullying can be seen Charlie Perry in many different ways. Sometimes [email protected] you may not know that you are bul- lying someone. A common way of Assistant Editor bullying that happens on campus is Lori Hasselman calling someone white or black. We [email protected] are all Native American or else we would not be here at an all Native Secretary college. Some of us just may not IA Native American boy pulls the hair of a Native girl. Photo obtained from thehuffington- post.com. Raquel Butler have as much blood quantum as [email protected] others. We may not be as dark, but -Unexplained injuries • More than half of the bully- we are still Native Americans. Just ing situations stop when a peer -Lost or destroyed clothing, books, intervenes on behalf of the Student Senate Rep calling someone a light skinned Indian or other things like this electronics, or jewelry student being bullied Krystal Neal may bother the person, therefore • School-based bullying preven- [email protected] it is considered bullying. Be care- -Frequent headaches or stomach tion programs decrease bullying ful what you say to others. We are aches, feeling sick or faking illness by up to 25%. Advisors supposed to stick together as Na- Rhonda LeValdo tive people and pick each other up -Changes in eating habits, like Effects of bullying are: [email protected] instead of tear each other down. suddenly skipping meals or binge eating. Kids may come home from • Students who experience bul- Brent Cahwee If you suspect that someone may be school hungry because they did not lying are at increased risk for [email protected] bullying someone else. Make sure eat lunch. depression, anxiety, sleep diffi- you tell someone. If someone is culties, and poor school adjust- Contact Info being bullied it can really tear them -Difficulty sleeping or frequent ment. (785) 749-8477 down and they may make choices nightmares • Students who bully others are at that they may not make if they were increased risk for substance use, The Indian Leader in their right thinking. Do not just -Declining grades, or loss of inter- academic problems, and vio- est in school work, or not wanting 155 Indian Ave. Box #4999 stand idle and let bullying happen, lence later in adolescence and to go to school. Lawrence, KS 66046 take a stand. Whether bullying is adulthood. based on race, sexual preference, • Compared to students who only or so on, no one deserves to be -Sudden loss of friends or avoid- Letters to the Editor bully, or who are only victims, ance of social situations As a student or member of the Haskell bullied. Being bullied can always students who suffer the most community it is our job to ensure you lead to something more but if it serious consequences and are are represented to the best of our ability. is caught in time the person can -Feelings of helplessness or de- at greater risk for both mental Please send in any concerns, issues or other receive help. Help may not always creased self esteem health and behavior problems. info that you would like to see within The work but it is a step in the right di- • Students who experience bul- Indian Leader. rection. Before you bully someone -Self-destructive behaviors such as lying are twice as likely as just know that you may not be the running away from home, harming non-bullied peers to experience All letters received are subject to edit, re- only one who is struggling. themselves, or talking about sui- negative health effects such as fusal or publication. By submitting a letter cide. you are giving us permission to publish and headaches and stomach aches. If you need to talk to anyone about • Statistics about bullying of stu- edit. You also acknowledge that you are the If you know someone in serious anything you should always feel dents of color are: author and accept all responsibilities. Your distress or danger, do not ignore the full name, Haskell email and cell number, free to go to the Counseling Center. • More than one third of adoles- problem. Get help right away. if you have one, MUST accompany all sub- The counselors there are trained cents reporting bullying report missions and are subject to verification. and always willing to talk and help bias-based school bullying According to www.pacer.org some students in any and every way that • Bias-based bullying is more statistics on bullying are: --Thank You-- they can. strongly associated with com- promised health than general • Nearly 1 in 3 students (27.8%) According to www.stopbullying. bullying. report being bullied during the gov there are warning signs that • Race-related bullying is signifi- school year. you should look out for. Some signs cantly associated with negative • 19.6% of high school students that may point to a bullying prob- emotional and physical health in the US report it; only 36 per- Native American Journalists Association lem are: effects. cent reported the bullying. March 10, 2015 Haskell Indian Nations University Page 3

How Can We Hope to See Change if We Do Not First Change Off-Campus Ourselves? Students Can Stay by Wanbli Bluebird Connected The times, they are a changing, it’s an evil that contaminates the changing, but in order for us to have by Trenton Bell evolving slowly like the ocean walls of your soul. It seems that a small piece of nirvana we must pounding the shores of our inner many have become the image of that use our spiritual teachings to look For off campus students attending islands. It has always been difficult which they have been advocating beyond the color of skin. We are for human beings to comprehend against, no matter what color they all born with a gift to see beyond Haskell Indian Nations University the illusion of time. Like the little are. the issues; it is important that we it can be difficult to keep up with animals we are, we seldom realize seek truth in the lessons of every- on campus activities, but do not that our existence day life. Take a good worry, there are many options all is but the second look around you and students have to keep up with all hand clicking past ask yourself ‘what do I on campus activities. the notches of the see?’ Look at the reser- clock of universal vation, the community, The first and foremost option nirvana. the land that is our life that any person has the opportu- giver; look at the leader nity to use is the Haskell website Hate, anger, jeal- and the children and (Haskell.edu). The Haskell Web- ousy, drama—all you will see that we these things exist have been overlooking site provides information about all as human-made the reality that plagues student and non-student activities psychological pol- us all. on campus along with any other lution filling the School orientated business here subconscious air The Tree of Life represents growth and porgres- Humans today live in at Haskell. Jesse Burnette, an with the emotional sion. Photo obtained from crafthubs.com a reflection of them- off campus student stated when soot of our own selves, and if it is an asked “ Well for the most part I personal ignorance. And so we exist Isn’t it ironic that we are all sup- unhealthy environment then their just depend on my friends to keep today trying to grasp the meaning posed to be civilized and yet we act health is physically effected; if the me updated, but if they can’t help of life out of the everyday rubble out uncivilized behavior? Even the land is littered then they are inter- I usually just get on the Haskell of politics, racism and stress. These word civilized is looked upon as a nally littered with sickness; if the website.” factors forbid our emotional spiri- racial slur just as the word god is. communities are violent then they tuality to grow from our evolved The obvious reasons we learn to are accepting violence as a normal seeds that were planted for us by hate other people is because of a behavior; if the people are con- If you are attending Haskell and our ancestors long ago. We destroy total lack of the spiritual understand- sumed by alcohol then the minds of are not familiar with building ourselves unknowingly by mislead- ing our parents had of their religious the people are hidden from all this locations, then you should visit ing our own inner child into believ- teachings; many children today reality. the Haskell website where it will ing that adulthood is nothing more aren’t taught that racism is against provide an in depth map of all but a responsibility best left un- all religions, even native. All reli- But also this applies to other races. campus building. A very impor- provoked. In this way the ignorant gions teach humanity. If the parents are bigoted toward tant building you should locate is adults remain childish and the angry other races then the children become Sequoyah, where you will find the remain violent. Hate, as it seems, is The key to solving the issues of unknowingly taught and comfort- student success center. In the stu- easier to express then compassion. humanity doesn’t lie in a leader, or able in their racist behavior, and dent success center, you can find Through this we sever the spiritual a government, but sit silently within how many times have the words ‘I many different forms of informa- plant at the root and allow the weed us all. When we discover this sacred am not racist’ drifted from the lips of Indian reservation to pollinate the part in ourselves then we can see of the ignorant like leaves in the tion about activities, such as flyers seeds of our next generations. the truth in it all. We become con- fall? and posters and also a whiteboard fident in ourselves and so we find Human beings cannot unite; it’s outside the SCC with informa- Alcoholism is a factor in the de- that we have been wasting a lot of impossible, because the ego eats at tion about Haskell deadlines and struction of our people but these time, energy, stress, and life fighting the confidence of the soul replacing activities. Dominic Goseyun Says words, spoken or written, fall on ourselves and our own insecurities it with the root of racism and hate. “I’m never really worried about deaf ears and unconcerned person- when we could have been find- When people hate themselves they on campus stuff, but if I can’t find alities. Alcoholism is the destroyer ing the answers in the teachings of develop an ego for a mask to hide things out from my friends I just of our children, it is the emotional the Great Spirit. When we awaken their insecurities, they become the go to the SCC.” torturer of our children, and it is within ourselves and keep it to our- abusers of other human beings and the bruise on the face of our grand- selves and discover that spirituality are their own worst enemy because Haskell also offers many differ- children, yet many still evoke this isn’t something that we sell, or use eventually they destroy themselves. demon every day to possess our against others or gain an ego from ent clubs that Students can join to sacred beings. then we can confront our addictions Reconciliation isn’t a usable term; keep up with activities, one club to the drugs of drama, stress, racism, it’s a solvent to clean the dirty is- that off campus students can join Such is also true with racism. We and low self-esteem. Only after this sues of racism. We must rely on the is the Off Campus Club lead by cannot justify our racism toward an- can we begin to heal the physical common ground in which we all live Lorraine Jessepe. This club can other race because we aren’t strong health of our nations. Spirituality and together change the issues that be joined by any student attending enough to confront the discrimina- is the all-curing medicine for all divide us as a community. It is only Haskell and can be very informa- tor with pride and compassion. We humanity. through open dialog that we can tive to any student wanting to be cannot look at the issues if we are mend the issues that affect our lives. more involved at Haskell. racists ourselves. Hate breeds hate; Yes, the times are changing, we are Page 4 Haskell Indian Nations University March 10, 2015

Is Social Media Destroying Our Society? by Derek Ziegler An over dependence on social our advancements in media, as well as technology, is technology. hindering the future of our youth. A simple sitting at the dinner table Social media is also with friends or family has no con- being used as a di- versation about how one’s day has ary. The definition went, the only sharing involved is a of a diary according Facebook status update. Are we in a to Webster’s New crisis? World Dictionary is, “a book in which one When conversations are about a keeps a daily record person saying proudly “I have 3,000 of personal events friends on Facebook” my response and experiences.” Our is “No you don’t.” A friend and generation’s privacy an acquaintance are now tending is being presented to to get mixed up. When someone is the world in which we interested in another person, there get caught up in. One is a new approach, they will either of our problems is press the add or poke button. “Too being caught up one often at events or parties, guests another’s personal are attached to their smartphone’s situations. tweeting or texting, but no one is truly engaging or interacting with An article from col- Is social media stifling our social skills? Photo by Charlie Perry the people around them.” According lege.usatoday.com stated, to college.usatoday.com. “People tend to want to show others give our audience a show. That can most unfortunate) ourselves.” that they are having fun than actu- vary from how great your life is or We are slowly seeing the negative ally having fun themselves,” said how bad it is. Our social skills are disappearing effects of social media. In the early University of South Florida graduate due to social media. Some now 2000s, Facebook was introduced. Mark Clennon. “There’s a greater According to thoughtcatalog.com, are even surprised when one ap- When operation Iraqi freedom start- desire to share with other people “We become seemingly too busy proaches another with a greeting, ed, the service men and women who you barely know, than actually caring about the people we hardly compliment, or an introduction. Will served overseas mostly still used the hanging out with friends and mak- know inside these machines; then our lives be dependent and revolve method of pen and paper to commu- ing memories,” he added. All the we can no longer balance worrying around social media for the rest of nicate with their families. Now it’s “friends” or a follower on social about things with which we should our generation? Will we get sweep a quick check of the log in thanks to media is our audience. We want to be concerned, such as real-life rela- up in the social media maelstrom? tionships, skills, and (probably the Only time will tell. Campus Query: What are your plans for Spring Break?

“I am going to Florida with my “I’m staying here (on campus). I “I am going to AIHEC (American “I’m going home to Arkansas City, family. It’s been awhile since we’ve start an internship at KU through Indian Higher Education Consor- KS. I turn 21 Wednesday so my had a family vacation so I’m really the 500 Nations bridge program. tium) in Albuquerque. I was invited friends and I will probably go to excited!” I’ll be working in a research lab at to the Coca-Cola First Genera- Bricktown in OKC for my birthday.” KU over the summer and during tion Scholars & Student of the Year --Baron Hoy, Freshman spring break I start training.” Banquet as the Haskell Coca-Cola --Asia Budd, Sophomore scholar.” --Taylor Hall, Sophomore --Owie Tsosie, Junior March 10, 2015 Haskell Indian Nations University Page 5

“The Committee of 101” in Partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs Annual “101 Awards” Sparks Mascot Conversation by Charlie Perry (Photos by Reid Williams)

Kansas City Chiefs staff members us was that all Native and NFL players and coaches Americans want is to alike weigh in on Native Ameri- be shown respect. We can mascot controversy at “101 really embraced that Awards” afternoon press confer- and brought out the ence. group, where there was a blessing of the 4 Kansas City-The 46th Annual “101 directions, as well as a Awards” were held recently by the blessing for the drum. “The Committee of 101” to honor We felt better about the NFL’s best and brightest. This it and the group we afternoon’s press conference at the worked with felt better Westin Crown Center Hotel fea- about it. tured honorees including; Arizona That was the first Cardinal’s head coach Bruce Arians major step we took. (Coach of the Year), Seattle Se- The next major step we ahawks Cornerback Richard Sher- are taking is to create man (Defensive Player of the Year), awareness for our fans. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Every game from No- Antonio Brown and running back vember on, we passed Le’Veon Bell (Co-Offensive Players Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue addresses members of the press at the Kansas City Chiefs 46th out information to our of the Year). The event also featured annual "101 Awards." fans so they for example former NFL Commissioner Paul moment to state the Chiefs organi- and we’ve talked a lot about what could understand the sig- Tagliabue as well as representa- zation’s stance on the issue, “We’re the issues are and what we can ad- nificance of a headdress. For many tives from the Chiefs organization trying to create awareness and I dress. We together try to attack the fans, when they put on a headdress including team owner Clark Hunt think the best thing that we did was problem. or paint their faces they are unaware and President of Operations Mark go to a group of experts in the com- of how that affects (Native Ameri- Donovan. munity who understand the issues What was provided to us from that can) culture. With a little education and have their take on it. We opened group was that we really need to and awareness we hope to provide There has been much controversy a dialogue and that dialogue led to try to educate people. We’ve talked the right information to help them over the past year in regards to a lot of awareness internally in our about why certain things were really make the right decision. We’ve Native American mascots and ap- organization. We have a working important to us as an organization. had a great partnership with Na- propriation. Chiefs President of group of 8 people who are all from We really focused on the traditions tive Americans, and we believe it’s Operations Mark Donovan took a the Native American community of Arrowhead and how they impact about continuing this partnership, each side. and moving forward together.” One of the things that came out was Seattle Seahawks corner back Rich- the drum that we ard Sherman in May of 2014 was use to start our day. quoted in “Time Magazine” stat- We have a differ- ing, “We have an NFL team called ent Chiefs celebrity the Redskins. I don’t think the NFL bang the drum to really is as concerned as they show. start each event. The NFL is more of a bottom line The group talked league. If it doesn’t affect their bot- about the meaning tom line, they’re not as concerned.” of the drum and it was very enlighten- Sherman took a moment today to ing to us to know reiterate his point, “Nothing has the meaning of that. changed either way it’s the same as Knowing that now, it was. I stand by everything I’ve we asked, how our said. Eventually something will organization can happen. Sometimes it takes a while make this a better as we’ve seen through U.S. history situation for both in regards to race. Everyone de- sides. serves to be treated equally.” Kansas City Chiefs President of Operations Mark Donovan discusses the Native American Mascot controversy (Continued on page 12) with Indian Leader Editor, Charlie Perry. The group’s point to Page 6 Haskell Indian Nations University March 10, 2015

Broken Treaties by Rachel Whiteside A display of broken treaties will be it as breaking in the eyes of Con- be broken was the Treaty of Fort at the Nation to Nation exhibit in gress instead it’s called abrogating Laramie in 1868. The United States The National Museum of the Ameri- which means to change or retract the government wanted the gold in can Indian showing the documents treaty.” the Black Hills, which was under throughout United States history. Lakota Territory so they procured it Out of 374 treaties that were rati- In discussion with a group of by force. fied only eight were selected for the students at the Roe Cloud dormi- Nation to Nation exhibit with the tory, Canté England said, “It really Although it is not the museum’s in- Museum commenting “often bro- surprises me that the museum is tent on portraying the United States ken, sometimes coerced, treaties still showing this exhibit so close to the government as cruel and merciless, define mutual obligations between government. It’s basically calling the point it’s trying to get across is the United States and Indian Na- them out on how inappropriate and the mistreatment of Native Ameri- tions.” shady their treaty making with the cans by failing to commit to a treaty. Native Americans was.” The exhibit does also give informa- Professor Cody Marshall, Haskell tion on both sides of the history with American Indian Studies, explained An article in The New York Times the treaties between completely two his theory on why the United States written by Edward Rothstein titled different cultures by showing both government never fully commits to “Understanding Wasn’t Mutual” faults to the agreements signed. treaties saying, “It all comes down pointed out how the mistreatment of They explain how some treaties to the first treaty signed in 1778 Native Americans was underrated weren’t all broken by the govern- with the Delaware Tribe that was but the exhibit didn’t really do it jus- ment first. To see all of the Native broken one year later.” This is what tice. “These agreements, the sale of American history with treaties and led the government to its repetitive Indian lands, and the forced removal the United States government the behavior. Marshall went on to say, of tribes, reduced Indian territories Nation to Nation exhibit will be “The government never technically to archipelagos,” said Rothstein. For open until the fall of 2018 at the Photo via The National Archives ‘breaks’ a treaty, they don’t justify example, the most famous treaty to National Mall in Washington D.C. Washington, D.C.

What is there to do during Spring Break? by Deron Suneagle

Students staying at Haskell Univer- While no official word yet as to sity for the duration of spring break what events are to be scheduled, (March 16th – 20th), will have the past events have included: option to participate in the carefully scheduled events produced by the • Movie Tickets Student Activity Center. • BBQ/Cook outs • Bowling “I won’t be able to make the trip • Ice skating at Kansas City plaza home so I will be staying at Haskell, • Trip to the Legend Mall but I plan to have fun,” said Chey- enne Sun Eagle - Haskell student. Transportation will be provided to Promotion of the scheduled events all activities by the Student Activ- will be posted a week in advance of ity Center. In order to participate spring break by way of flyers and current Haskell students need to The Student Activities Dept is located the Student Activity Facebook Page. sign up for events and show their in Tecumseh Hall. Haskell I.D. Student’s Lawrence have tried to take part in encouraged to enlighten and emerge names will events by showing their old Haskell themselves in the local culture of the be marked I.D. cards”, stated Leandra Galindo city. The Lawrence Art Center is a off an of- – Student Activity Center employee. good place to start (located at 904 ficial roster New Hampshire St.) and it contains provided by Suggestions on events and activities art classes, an art gallery, an art the- Navarre. for spring break are always wel- ater, and a listing of local events. comed, students can drop off sug- “In the gestions from 1pm – 10pm at the Coming up is the 28th Annual Law- past former Student Activities Center located in rence St. Patrick’s day parade, on Haskell the Tecumseh building. Tuesday, March 17th, 2015, which students will start in downtown Lawrence The Lawrence Arts Center. living in In addition, Haskell students are and ends at the Kansas River Bridge. March 10, 2015 Haskell Indian Nations University Page 7

Tips for the Midterm Crunch by Trenton Bell Midterms are approaching fast, be try to get as much sleep as pos- prepared for late nights and early sible to keep my body and mind mornings. Midterms can be tough healthy,” said Haskell student, on a student especially if there are Tashina Jim. multiple exams scheduled in one day. College students have to man- • “Organization is key,” says age their time to devote study to all Jordan Evans. “I set a schedule courses that have a midterm exam. for when I want to study and It’s important to prepare ahead of also keep all my notebooks and time to reduce the effects of that study material in a nice neat or- added midterm stress. Here are a der.” Jordan also states, “A few few tips to stay on top: 30-minute sessions a day helps me recollect more information • Keep the mind and body alert! on tests.” Students stress during midterms. Sleep and nutrition are very important so avoid things like • Participate in extra help/review nette says, “I usually try to ask The same tips can be utilized for fi- cigarettes, caffeine and alcohol sessions if offered by the pro- people in my class if they want nals as well as midterm exams. Stu- prior to tests. “I try to stay away fessor or create a study groups to have a study group. Hearing dents can always keep in mind for from things like candy and pop with classmates. Attending other people’s inputs before tests either that a nice spring or summer when preparing for tests. I also review sessions may further always helps me.” break awaits once exams are over. clarify information. Jesse Bur-

Extra fries, Extra size, Exercise! by Kylie Berryhill Thirty minutes is all someone needs thighs, and can be accomplished you feel for a daily workout. The Department with yoga. Stretches should be done good.” of Health and Human Services rec- before and after every workout. ommends 150 minutes a week (30 “We’re ranked #1 with risk of dia- Jim Thorpe minutes for 5 days) or 60 minutes betes in the country,” said Bointy Fitness Cen- to control your weight and to lose when asked about the importance ter is located a substantial amount of weight, 90 of exercise for Native Americans. on Haskell minutes. Joe Bointy, health instruc- “If people would learn to be active, campus tor agreed, “If you’re looking for a diabetes would be lower.” between general fitness level, 30 minutes will Navarre and be plenty.” Mayo Foundation for Medi- Ross Hall cal Education and Research says, and is open There are four types of exercises: physical activity stimulates various Monday- endurance, strength, balance and brain chemicals that may leave you Thursday Jim Thorpe exercise center. flexibility. Endurance or aerobic in- feeling happier and more relaxed. from 7:00 cludes walking, jogging, and danc- You may also feel better about your a.m. -10:00 boys are 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Zum- ing. Strength works your muscles, appearance and yourself when you p.m., Friday 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., ba fitness is Tuesday and Thursday which is lifting weights and resis- exercise regularly. Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Osceola- tance bands. Balance deals with 5:00 p.m. Keokuk Hall in the upstairs class- heal-to-toe walk and standing on Marcell Grant, Haskell student who room. The pool in Coffin complex is one foot. Flexibility stretches your is on the track team said, “Working Open gym basketball at Tecumseh currently closed for night swimming muscles, shoulders, arms, calves, out gives you endorphins and makes for girls is 4:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. and due to no lifeguard available.

Check Frustration by Marissa Torres Students at Haskell that rely on scholarship it is and the scholarships that the check goes to the business day checking to see if anything has scholarships are frustrated when requirements.” office and lastly it gets transferred to changed,” commented Morris. checks are not disbursed as soon There are two different scholarships the financial aid office. From there they would like. “I think it should categories, need and merit. Merit is the business office sends out an The process may take longer de- be more organized, so that students solely based on GPA. Need is the award letter informing the students pending on what the scholarships living off of scholarships don’t have remaining sum to pay off school. the check is ready to be disbursed. I donor wants to do with the remain- to wait that long”, commented Dean- “Students need to be patient. We try advise students to check with their ing sum of the money. “Some tribes ie Lucero, current student at Haskell. really hard to breakdown the pro- tribes if it comes from their tribe, will keep the remaining sum or cess. When checks are distributed, it check their Haskell email, and then make a mistake and have to send Carlene Morris, financial aid coordi- goes to the Haskell Foundation and call and check with us also. I’m the check back before it gets to the nator stated, “that it depends on what where they process the check. After okay with kids coming in every- student.” Page 8 Haskell Indian Nations University March 10, 2015

Summer School to be offered in 2015 by Marc Crooked Arm Haskell did not offer summer school not have been as fun– but academi- “Summer school provides an oppor- or something of the like, why not go last year but this year it is available cally it was a good way to spend my tunity to meet the expectations that ahead and inch toward that degree,” and offers some great benefits de- summer.” students have, like how students said Kimbrell. pending on individual student goals. want their degree in a timely man- Communications instructor, Tyler ner.” Whatever student motives may be, For example, students who wish Kimbrell weighed in on the diffi- summer school can help. Haskell to pursue an associate degree can culties a condensed schedule poses It can be tempting for students to student, Jesse Burnette, has expe- utilize summer school to get some saying, “This will be my first time head home to enjoy their entire rienced summer school firsthand general education requirements out teaching in the summer and it will break with their friends and fam- can attest that “summer school can of the way. Student athletes who definitely help you get need to train over summer or prac- your prioritizing down. tice can take advantage of summer The class structure can school. Students who want to get help you build disci- to know Lawrence better can also pline because absences take advantage of summer school are not tolerated. And courses. if you have a group of friends with you, Summer school will be on a con- it will really build a densed schedule and adjusts the sense of comradery courses accordingly having classes with the people who meet every day with different as- attend since everyone signment expectations than the normally heads home,” normal year. Dorms are open during said Burnette. summer session for student housing needs as well. According to a memo Dominic Goseyun, Haskell sopho- from Haskell Presi- more, has taken courses during the Photo by Rustie Anglin dent, Venida Chenault summer before and admitted, “It posted to the Haskell was kind of tasking– teachers aren’t website, summer as lenient and are more rapid with definitely impact my courses. I’ll ily but Kimbrell believes there are school enrollment will take place their teaching, but there’s also more be lessening the workload– I can’t merits to staying in school. “Some in conjunction with the regular Fall one-on-one time with teachers.” have something due every day, of students can’t wait to get home, but pre-enrollment schedule April 6-17, However, Goseyun also indicates course or students will fall behind. for others it helps to continue learn- 2015. The summer school schedule this difficult structure can help keep It’s not like teaching a normal ing. I believe it’s a great idea to is currently being identified and students focused saying, “It keeps semester.” However, Kimbrell continue to learn instead of sitting the 6-week program will being one you in that productive mindset. For believes that the benefits are quite at home letting your brain turn to week following the Spring 2015 me personally, the summer might necessary to some students saying, mush. If you’re not in an internship graduation.

MCAC in Danger of Falling Below 6 Team Minium (Continued from page 1)

Interim Activities Director Rex Universities states, “The founders The text goes on to say, “Many in guages, histories, and ways of life. Cully offered reassurance that ath- advocated a philosophy that sup- the American Indian world believe Haskell puts precedence in preserv- letes would continue to have a venue ports a dual mission, which is still that TCUs are the best thing to have ing these values. The universities to compete. “Most of the sports that adhered to by leaders of the Tribal happened for American Indians in vision statement says, “Haskell is might go away are offered by the College Universities (TCUs), to the past 120 years since the last free a unique and diverse inter tribal Haskell Activities Department. Our protect and enhance their own cul- American Indian people were rel- university committed to the ad- Intramural division offers sports tures including values, traditional egated to a reservation. Today TCUs vancement of sovereignty, self-de- such as; softball, volleyball, basket- stories, and languages while at the constitute 0.01 percent of post- termination, and the inherent rights ball, and flag football. We are also same time embracing many of the secondary education in the United of tribes.” Haskell’s mission state- looking at offering a runners club to tools of standard postsecondary States; yet, the American Indian ment goes on to say, “The mission students as well. education. TCU leaders recognize College Fund (AICF) states that of Haskell Indian Nations Univer- that they cannot just prepare tribal TCUs educate nearly 18 percent of sity is to build the leadership capac- There’s also the cultural aspect of students to be proficient in their own the entire American Indian student the university that student athlete cultures but must also prepare them population enrolled in higher educa- ity of our students by serving as transfers will be losing as well. to be proficient in the non-Indian tion within the United States.” the leading institution of academic world that surrounds the tribal com- excellence, cultural and intellectual The Gender and Education: An munities. They have to prepare their Many Native Americas believe that prominence, and holistic education Encyclopedia; Part III Institutional students to live biculturally in two our most important values lie in to address the needs of Indigenous Contexts for Tribal Colleges and very different worlds.” holding on to our; traditions, lan- communities. March 10, 2015 Haskell Indian Nations University Page 9

Haskell to Host Resurgence Event by Diane DuBray Haskell clubs have joined together the message our special guests that modern issues facing Native Ameri- Haskell Mission Statement to host an event by inviting influ- are making international attention. cans including the importance of ential speakers to bring awareness We are important people. We need education and suicide rates. about the university’s mission state- to come together and focus on the The mission of Haskell In- ment. bigger issues that will affect us now 5:30 pm Sihasin Presentation: Siha- dian Nations University is to and years to come.” sin will do a presentation regarding build the leadership capac- “This event is in collaboration Future Native Leaders. with Haskell administration and a The performers are: Frank Waln a ity of our students by serv- plethora of student clubs and orga- hip hop artist featured on MTVs 6:00 pm Irene Bedard Presentation: ing as the leading institution nizations. This is event aims to shed Rebel Music, Scatter Their Own, a Actress and director Irene Bedard of academic excellence, cul- light on the checkered past of insti- Native-rock, indie/alternative band, has had an illustrious career in the tutional assimilation and secure a Sihasin (Navajo word for Hope) is film industry. Some of her major tural and intellectual promi- bright future for the education of in- a Native American Nammy award- roles include Smoke Signals, La- nence, and holistic educa- digenous peoples. With guest speak- winning duo, Haskell Alumni and kota Woman, Pocahontas and many tion to address the needs of ers and internationally renowned filmmaker, Steven Paul Judd will more. Irene will do a motivational Indigenous communities. performers, the focus of the event premier his short film, Ronnie Bo- presentation over the empowerment is on the reaffirmation of Haskell’s Dean, and Olympic gold medalist of Native peoples. accreditation and Haskell’s role in Billy Mills. shaping the future leaders of Indian 7:30 pm Sihasin country. In collaboration with the There will be door prizes available Concert: The new guest performers we aim to spread and the public is welcome. band that arose awareness of Haskell’s mission from the ashes of statement, the vision of Haskell, The event is scheduled the weekend Black Fire that uti- and Haskell’s institutional values. after students return from spring lizes their punk roots We hope to bring success to Haskell break. along with folk and in an upcoming visit of the Higher pop to promote their Learning Commission in April,” Haskell Resurgence Schedule message of hope. stated Haskell student, Marcus Bar- noskie. Wednesday, March 25th Sunday, March 29th Time: TBD Billy MIlls: Billy Mills 12:00 pm Movies To sum up the mission statement will present a tapestry of the value into three words, Dr. Theresa Milk of Haskell and it’s legacy, sharing its 5:00 pm Irene Bedard: Irene will says Haskell Mission statement history as a boarding school, discuss present over vision, inspiration means, “Serenity, culture, empower- education as a catalyst for the future and careers. ment”. of Native People, and discuss his olympic story coupled with reserva- 6:00 pm Steven Paul Judd: Writ- Another student Derek Zieglar tion life. er, director, producer Stephen commented, “This event is going Paul Judd has had an extremely to focus on the Haskell Mission for Friday, March 27th prolific career in the visual arts every student. That’s for the Native 6:00 pm Haskellpalooza: This event with many awards and accolades Americans students to succeed and will promote the Mission of Haskell in various mediums. Exclusive give back to their communities, also through various activities including: premiere of short film, Ronnie for students to come out and hear karaoke, giveaways, presentations, BoDean--Free to public. etc. Irene Bedard (Photo 7:00 pm Frank Waln Concert: via IMdb.com) 7:00 pm Scatter Frank Waln is an award-winning Their Own Concert: artist who blends traditional Scatter Their Own is and contemporary hip-hop Frank Waln (Pnoto an Alter-Native band sounds and was recently fea- via Twitter) from South Dakota tured on MTV’s Rebel Music. that embraces their Native heritage and Monday, March 30th tackles environmen- 5:00 pm Steven Paul Judd: tal injustices. Presentation and Q&A.

Saturday, March 5:30 pm Frank Waln Q&A 28th 5:00 pm Scatter 6:00 pm Irene Bedard: Short Their Own Pre- Presentation and Q&A sentation: Scatter Steven Paul Judd Their Own will do 7:00 pm Frank Waln:Concert a presentation over Page 10 Haskell Indian Nations University March 10, 2015

Haskell Women’s Basketball Eliminated from the MCAC Tournament after Loss to York by Tyler Jones

The Lady Indians End Historic final 5:34 of the first, to Season in the MCAC with Three close the gap and take Straight Losses the momentum away from Haskell to end the Friday night was a pivotal game for first half. the Haskell Lady Indians, as they would need to win to stay alive for York outscored Haskell the MCAC Conference Tournament 40-34 in the second half, Championship. For Haskell to win but the lead changed 12 the title, the Lady Indians would times and was tied four need to win their next three games different times in the in the tournament. second half alone. In the last 5:28 of the game Haskell entered Friday 20-8 over- though, it was all York, all and 9-5 in the MCAC, the best as they never trailed season so far under Head Coach again after a 3-pointer Shane Flanagan. Haskell entered from Cory Minjarez. Friday pretty confident, as they had York went on to win already beaten York twice this year, 74-70. by a combined total of 24 points. York entered Friday with a 10-17 Off the bench, Kourt- overall record and 4-10 record in ney Meat led Haskell in Courtney Swope with 13 points. Tuesday. the MCAC. York had also lost four scoring with 16 points, followed by York had an impressive shooting at out of their last five games before 15 points from Jenine Coriz and 13 44.4% from the field. With the loss, Haskell ends their Friday. points from Keli Warrior. The Lady MCAC 2014-15 campaign with at Indians shot 35.7% from the field. York moves to 11-17 overall, 4-10 9-6 in conference and 20-9 overall. In the first half, Haskell led at the Not only did Minjarez score the in the MCAC and advances on to The postseason is still a possibility, break after a close half 36-34. The go-ahead basket for York, but also the MCAC North Division Cham- if they are selected as an at-large Lady Indians held their largest of dominated the night for 36 points. pionship on Saturday night. If York bid for the NAIA Division II Tour- the half 6:12 mark, up 29-20. York Leading York in scoring was also wins that, they will move on to the nament at the College of the Ozarks ended the first on a 15-5 run in the MacKenzie Eller with 21 points and MCAC Championship Game next in Point Lookout, Missouri.

Haskell Men’s Basketball Falls Short against Waldorf after 2nd Half Push, Indians Eliminated from MCAC Tournament by Tyler Jones After a disappointing 8-22 regular to fuel their 40 point half. By half- With 1:11 to go, Randy July put Four players were in double-figures season and a 6-8 conference season time, Trey Scott and Jordan Nelson Haskell ahead 76-75. MCAC Player for Haskell, led by Randy July in the MCAC, the end was near were already in double-figures with of the Year Jordan Nelson responded with 21 points. Following July was for Haskell Men’s Basketball. The 11 points from Scott and 10 points for Waldorf though, hitting a go- Everett with 16 points, Gore with Indians were looking to finish strong from Nelson. ahead jumper to put York on top 15 points and Dallas Rudd with 10 and rebound from their previous 77-76 with :37 left. Needing a points. Haskell shot 55% from the losses to Waldorf College earlier in At the half, Haskell was down, but basket to take the lead, Coach Chad field for the game, but committed 22 the season. If Haskell could find a not out. Haskell dominated Wal- Kills Crow subbed-out Randy July turnovers. Haskell also led Waldorf way to win, they would find them- dorf on the boards, leading 21-12. in rebounding, 33-23. selves playing for an MCAC North Haskell managed to shoot 40% from for Sophomore Zack Bruns. Later Championship. field in the first, off of their 33 point though, Bruns would turn the ball For Waldorf, they move to 15-14 effort. Wilber Everett led Haskell in over, which led to a foul and free overall on the season. On Satur- For York College, they entered Fri- scoring in the first with 8 points, fol- throw to push York ahead 79-76 for day, Waldorf will square-off in the day night with an impressive 10-4 lowed by 7 points from Duelle Gore. the victory. MCAC record and 14-14 overall. MCAC North Division Champi- Waldorf was on upset alert though, In the second, Haskell emerged with For Waldorf, Trey Scott came onship. If Waldorf wins Saturday, as Haskell already had two Top a comeback, shooting 75% from through with 28 points, followed by they will advance to the MCAC Championship Game next week, 25 wins earlier in the season, each the field. After trailing by 10 in 18 points from Jordan Nelson and for a spot in the NAIA Division II against College of the Ozarks. the second, Haskell took their first 14 points from Erik Brewer. York Tournament. The season for Haskell, lead of the game at the 7:07 mark. committed just 15 turnovers and Waldorf jumped off to a fast start in From there on out, it was back and the season is virtually over. Haskell shot total of 53% for the game in the first half, leading 40-33. Waldorf forth until the very end, as the lead ends their 2014-15 campaign at 8-23 their path to victory. shot an impressive 60% in the first changed hands five times. on the year. March 10, 2015 Haskell Indian Nations University Page 11 Wichita State Shockers Standout Ron Baker Uses Star Power to Help Children by Charlie Perry

Naismith Award Finalist and of over 57,000.00 dollars Citizen Band Potawatomi member raised for the organiza- shows that hard work and positive tion, at the school’s an- acts can propel anyone to success. nual “Shockerthon” last fall. Since 2014 Baker Thousands of Wichita State (WSU) has been a member of the Shocker Nation faithful stood in “EnthusiAdams” team admiration as a mop top, blond of college and profes- hair, and blue eyed, shooting guard, sional athletes that share from small town Scott City Kansas, the common mission, “to gently hoisted eight year old Lucy leverage your position Wallie up to cut down a piece of the in the community while net off the Koch Arena basketball experiencing true joy by hoop, celebrating yet another Mis- creating value for those souri Valley regular season title for around you.” Baker also the Shockers. Ron Baker moments frequents the Saint Jude’s before motioned to a nearby secu- Children’s Research Hos- rity guard to pull Wallie out of the pital of Wichita to show crowd for the experience. “She had his appreciation for his my jersey on and had my signature younger fans. on it and I just saw her in the crowd. Koch Arena is filled with families. “I always like treating Wichita State shooting guard Ron Baker hoists eight year old fan Lucy Wille up as she cuts down a piece It’s a family environment and I just younger kids with a lot of of the net. The Shockers were celebrating yet another regular season Missouri Valley Championship. felt like someone needed to be a part respect when they come to Photo obtained from Kansas.com of something special that happened our games. For one, I was uncommon for Division I schools munity that Baker has the full sup- today.” Baker said after VIA his in their position before, looking up to see you play,” Baker stated in a port of is that of the Citizen Band Twitter account. to players that meant something to January 2015 interview with CBS. Potawatomi where he is an enrolled me. So I keep trying to treat those member. Citizen Band District 4 Baker’s love for children is no kids with the most respect and give Baker decided to walk on at Wichita Legislator Theresa Adame opened surprise. The 2015 Naismith Award them my time of day.” State in 2011 where he opted to up about the Navarre family who Finalist has been actively involved fine tune his game by redshirting Baker is descended from. Adame with a number of organizations that Baker’s a small town kind of guy, his freshman year. His sophomore told the Citizen Potawatomi Nation cater to under privileged youth since born in Hays he grew up in Scott season for the Shockers brought im- Newspaper in April 2013, “The Na- his college basketball career began City, Kansas, where he quickly probable success as his team made a varre family has always had a very in Wichita Kansas. He brings smiles moved up the ranks to become a lo- run at the NCAA National Champi- competitive spirit and been athleti- cal high school bas- onship before they were downed by cally talented and I am happy to see ketball star at Scott the eventual 2013 National Champi- Ron excel at this level of competi- Community High on Louisville Cardinals in the Final tion.” School. Despite Four. Head Coach for the Shock- leading his high ers, Greg Marshall, commented on Haskell sophomore Felicia Butler is school team to its Baker’s character at the 2015 Mis- a Wichita native and a member of first Class 3A state souri Valley Conference Tournament the Citizen Band Potawatomi. Butler championship as Championship, “He’s just dynamite, had kind words about Baker, “Ron well as being named I’ll go to the ends of the Earth with has made me want to become some- 3A First-Team All- him and the rest of the them in the thing and be able to represent my State in Kansas, locker room, and I’m not talking tribe in a positive manner. I appreci- Baker received little coach speak here.” Marshall went NCAA Division I ate what he does for children with on to say, “I know he’s a tough, Cancer and other life threatening interest his senior physical, kid.” year. The Kansas diseases. He’s really inspiring.” City Star reported The Wichita State community has Baker has done a great deal of in March 2014 that left an impact on Baker. After he positive things on his journey since only two NCAA scored his 1000th point as a Shocker small town Scott City. When he was Division I programs Baker commented on his Twitter asked what advice he would give to Ron Baker takes a moment to pose with some of the children that sent letters of inter- account, “After I scored my 1000th young people looking to follow in attended the College Stars Basketball Camp where Baker was a est to Baker; Arkan- point as a Shocker I just looked up his footsteps he stated, ““If I give youth coach. Photo obtained from Facebook sas-Little Rock and to my dad in the stands and winked. South Dakota State. He winked back at me. I’m so lucky them any advice, it’s just be coach- to his peers at Wichita State as he “There’s about 2500 to 3000 people to be a part of such a tradition and able in life. Listen to your peers. Let dances up a storm with Children’s and 4 stop lights. 2 of them are for family at WSU & to all those I’ve your guidance from your peers take Miracle Network kids, to the tune walk paths. In Scott City its very met in the process.” Another com- you where you want to go.” Page 12 Haskell Indian Nations University March 10, 2015

“The Committee of 101” in Partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs In loving memory Annual “101 Awards” Sparks Mascot Conversation (Continued from page 5) Former NFL Commissioner Paul to them (Native Americans). If they Red” off the sidelines at Oklahoma. Tagliabue also offered his thoughts find it offensive than get rid of them. Two weeks later it was changed. I on the mascot debate, “The only If they don’t, and find it as a proud think this is a new time of education thing I really know about this issue way to represent their culture, than and empowerment. Dominant soci- is what I read in the newspapers. I keep the mascots.” ety lacks an understanding because hope progress is being made and it our history is not taught in schools. needs to be made. Roger Goodell John Learned spearheaded the 8 The Chiefs organization is working understands that and the owners member group that worked with the with Native organizations to make understand that. There are no easy Kansas City Chiefs to create cul- that change. solutions in this particular area.” tural awareness. Learned shared his thoughts on the issue, “What is the They are passing out educational Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Chiefs mascot? It’s a wolf. You ask literature at games and it’s making Bruce Arians applauded the states a lot of Natives that aren’t informed a difference. At the beginning of the Native American fan base and of- and they think it’s an Indian on a year I asked my group to count the fered his opinion on the issue as horse. They haven’t used anything headdresses in Arrowhead Stadium, well, “We have some of the greatest like that since 1989. In my talks we counted 50+. At the end of the Bobby Crow Feather Native American fans in the world. with Mark (Donovan) I feel we season we counted 6. Mark (Dono- Actually our Family Foundation need to honor and recognize Na- van) talked with me and said before 1983-2015 tournament will be held at Talking tive Americans during the month of that they never gave it a second Stick next weekend. They’ve really November. I think all NFL teams thought but now the progress we’ve Sail on...sail on by supported us tremendously. Gila should promote Native American made is like a beacon to them and us. Your time has come to shine River is a big Cardinal supporter. Appreciation Month. And all your dreams are on their way We’re extremely proud to have them At the same time if our kids self- See how they shine as great fans. I grew up in a time of Indian em- esteem is broken down by logos and If you need a friend powerment. My mother called me mascots than we may be the ones I’m sailing right behind I think this mascot issue is more up and said we’re going to get “Little with a problem.”