March 10, 2015 Haskell Indian Nations University Volume 118 - Issue 3 HE NDIAN EADER Twww.theindianleader.com I Since 1897 “...the oldestL Native American student newspaper” 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.