November 18, 2013 Haskell Indian Nations University Volume 116 - Issue 8 The Indian Leader Since 1897 “...the oldest Native American student newspaper” WWW.THEINDIANLEADER.COM @IndianLeader84 haskell.indianleader Native American Journalists Association HASKEll CROSS COUNTRY TAKES MUltiPLE AWARDS AT MCAC TOURNAMENT Continued on Page 4 Technology in Education What’s the Word? #OnwardHaskell “Its a good night in the Ltown for Haskell and KU! #winning #onwardhaskell #rockchalkjayhawk” -@glo4sho “Awesome Win Fightin’ Indi- ans!!! #OnwardHaskell” -@Joel_Cedric “The boys are playing like Hallie Long Cohort 19 and Cohort 20 giving a Thumbs Up for Education! warriors tonight! #Onward- OPINION Haskell” On November 1, 2013, Dyane Smokorows- lifelong lesson I want the students to take learned how to download and use some very -@IAmTaylorBlack ki came to Parker Hall to teach the students away from this experience. useful learning apps on our iPads. When us- of Cohort 19 and Cohort 20, and staff about Another question is what do I want the ing technology in the classroom there are using technology in your classroom. She students to create in order to prove deeper things you need to consider. Curiosity is key “Happy Veterans Day started off with a presentation. understanding of the world? What experts in research, Relevance vs. Recipes, Packets There were five steps to teaching a les- could I bring in the classroom? She taught us are painful, Presentations are for Authentic Haskell Fam! Remember to son in your classroom. The first step was some technology tools that we can use in our Audiences, Students need time to reflect thank a Vet for their service that every activity you do has to be based classroom in the future. There was a lot of (wait time is 3 seconds), and student learn- to our homelands! #On- on student curiosity. The second step is stu- advice she gave us because we are upcom- ing should have CHOICES, CHOICES, dents must write collaboratively. The third ing teachers. She had us do activities so that CHOICES! wardHaskell” step is making presentations to real people. we could limit down why we wanted to be a Some apps that are educational that you -@HaskellU The fourth step is build reflection into all of teacher and what kind of impact we wanted can download include: Garage Band (Free), your activities. The fifth step is making real to leave on students of the future. imovie ($4.99), Puppet Pals (Free), Aura- world connections. When using technology This was definitely a bonding experience sma (Free), Vidrhythm (Free), My Story and you should always ask yourself what is the for the two Cohorts and also the Staff. We Dracula Story Interactive. Page 2 Haskell Indian Nations University November 18, 2013 Indian Leader Lori Hasselman Halloween Movie Marathon Staff NEWS Haskell Band sponsored a Halloween creepy killers. Through a series of hilarious impromptu dances. Winning best overall Editor in Chief movie marathon on Halloween night at the mishaps, the movie takes a bloody turn for costume was students, Wanbli Bluebird and campus auditorium. Students were treated the worse. Davina Parrish dressed as Forrest Gump Ryan Coody to three movies, a costume contest, and can- The second movie, Shaun of the Dead, en- and Lt. Dan. Other students participating in [email protected] dy! tertained students with a thrilling and funny the contest were Deron Sun Eagle, Michael The evening kicked off with a comedy hor- zombie apocalypse that happens on a less Smith, and Josh Hernandez. Judging the Assistant Editor ror film, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil about two than stellar day in the life of Shaun. Shaun contest was Dan Tanner, David Henry, and Hallie Long country boys who are vacationing at their battles zombies while trying to win back Haskell Alumni, Carol Walker. rundown mountain cabin and are attacked his ex–girlfriend, reconcile family relation- The marathon concluded with the classic [email protected] by a group of preppy college kids. Expect- ships, and turn his life around as he makes 80s film, Ghostbusters. The event was host- ing to fix up their cabin, drink a few beers, his way through London to the safety of his ed by Haskell Band member, Steven Walk- Secretary/Circulation Manager and do a little fishing, the two West Virgin- favorite pub. er. The band hopes to host another holiday Lori Hasselman ian hillbillies encounter a group of college A costume contest served as a movie in- movie marathon around Christmas. [email protected] students who assume them to be a couple of termission with contestants performing Treasurer Haskell Students Travel to Denver to Benton Cooksey Robert Castellanos [email protected] OPINION Compete in AISES Conference Colorado is known for its famous mountain Web Editor peaks with its highest elevation at 14,433 Charles Perry feet. The city of Denver, CO is one mile [email protected] (5280 feet) above sea level; this location was the perfect choice for this year’s Ameri- can Indian Science and Engineering Soci- Writers ety (AISES) National Conference theme: Victoria Albers elevate. Located in Downtown Denver, the Cody Buckner conference was held in the Hyatt Regency Justin Buster Convention Center. David Henry Beginning on All Hallows Eve, events started to take place as early as 7:00 AM for Ashley Ignacio registration. Seven different regions crossing Faith Tallchief-Underwood over 150 different college chapters, pre-col- Anthony Tarin legiate chapters, professional chapters, and businesses came together in beautiful Den- Now Hiring! See ver to invest in opportunities for those apart of the AISES organization. The big com- Editor for Information panies that were present included: Google, IBM, Boeing, NASA, IBM, Intel and many Faculty Advisor more; these companies offer a wide range of Rhonda LeValdo internships and work opportunities for stu- [email protected] dents and researchers in the STEM fields. Sustainable and renewable energy is a pri- ority for most engineering and science ma- ministration (NASA) in designing a solar- Mar’s Rover: Curiosity at NASA Jet Propul- Contact Info jors who have a Native cultural background powered rotorcraft this past summer at the sion Laboratory. theindianleader.com seeking opportunity into the workforce. The NASA Ames Research Center. The second To end the events of the weekend a clos- [email protected] first day of the Conference highlights in- day had been successful for those who had ing ceremony had occurred to thank all those cluded: opening ceremony introducing the been here previously and newcomers such who had come out and showed support for AISES organization and some of their most as myself. Giving out résumé’s is a definite AISES’s mission. Many honored guest The Indian Leader prestigious members, presentations with a must, but before that is having a clean and speakers and awards given out to all levels 155 Indian Ave. Box #4999 PowerPoint. by undergraduate and graduate presentable résumé which is geared towards of the AISES organization and a delicious Lawrence, KS 66046 level students, Colorado (CU) College cam- what opportunities in a certain field one is bison meatloaf to all who had attended. pus tours at Denver and Boulder, and mer- looking for. The evening event for the day Elevation matters in the STEM fields. For Letters to the Editor chant shops was a dance with live music, conga lines, me, to elevate one’s self in AISES is to go As a student or member of the Haskell The highlight of the following day was the and awesome dance competitions. above and beyond what we think is possible community it is our job to ensure you career fair. Everyone had dressed in profes- The agenda for the final day had been for under given circumstances; taking the time are represented to the best of our ability. sional attire with résumé in hand, well sev- workshop sessions which would allow one to do extra credit or finish up that one last Please send in any concerns, issues or other eral, seeking offers for internships and work to elevate themselves in research, academic assignment regardless of if it’s late or not. info that you would like to see within The from over 100 different companies, research goals, business careers, and environmental Not only will this increase productivity but Indian Leader. labs, and colleges. There were also poster awareness. Two of the sessions that I had also allows one to reach even further than presentations from graduates and under- gone to focused on: how to incorporate Na- thought before. Opportunity is knocking and All letters received are subject to edit, re- graduates that had signed up to take part in tive American heritage and values into the for those who invest their time wisely will fusal or publication. By submitting a letter the events during the career fair. work area for better work ethics and stronger be met a plethora of possibilities at your dis- you are giving us permission to publish and The research that had been presented ranged presence of community with other employ- posal. AISES provides research, internship, edit. You also acknowledge that you are the in all STEM fields; we even had one mem- ers. And two students telling the story of scholarship and work opportunities for all author and accept all responsibilities. Your ber from the HINU chapter present: Wayne how they elevated themselves into college members. If you would like to know more full name, Haskell email and cell number, Yandell. He and Josh Danny had worked starting off strong and being active in their about AISES as an organization: google it. if you have one, MUST accompany all sub- with the National Aeronautics and Space Ad fields, one of them had even worked on the a missions and are subject to verification.