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Haskell Indian Nations UniversityOctober 20, 2014The Indian Leaderwww.theindianleader.comSince 1897“.the oldest Native Americanstudent newspaper”Native American Journalists AssociationVolume 117 - Issue 8In This IssueHomecomingHASKELL CROWNS ROYALTY!PageRecap 1DomesticViolence2Clash3atCoffinHaunted House3The First Treaty5Italy Adventures5SportsMore Homecoming6-78Check Us Out Online!TheIndian Leader@TheIndianLeader10by Lori HasselmanSeniors, Ian Stand, Sac and Fox,and Alicia Gangone, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, were crowned Haskellhomecoming king and queen athalf-time of the Haskell vs Waldorfgame on Saturday evening. Standrepresented Winona Hall and Gangone represented Pte Oyate Club.“It felt like a weight had beenlifted,”said Gangone about the moment she heard the announcementshe had been voted homecomingqueen. “I was literally standingthere nervous, unmoving, andscared. When I heard them say“Oyate” the next breath I took wasmy favorite breath of the night.”Stand was equally excited aboutbeing crowed homecoming king.Haskell homecoming royalty l to r: Taylia Nez, Ian Stand, Alicia Gangone, and Raquel Butler(photo by Charlie Perry).Potawatomi representing The Indian Leader.also led to the cancellation of thebonfire.After a full week of homecomingactivities and campaigning, votingtook place at Curtis Hall on Fridaywhere students, faculty/staff, andalumni selected the homecomingroyalty.The Haskell football team fell tothe Waldorf Warriors 19-48 despitesome big plays. Stewart Yazzie ranin a 16-yard TD pass and DurrellCooper scored with a 70-yard interception return. Maverick Langthrew a 75-yard TD pass to JennaraBolin. Lang passed for 141 yards.Rainy weather caused the homecoming parade to be rescheduledfrom Friday to Saturday whichcontinued on page 8“I have to say that it feels amazingto know how much support I havefrom my Haskell family! My lasthomecoming as a student here willbe one that I will remember forever,” said Stand.Also voted into the Haskell royaltycourt was Princess, Taylia Nez,Navajo/Zuni representing WinonaHall and Duchess, Raquel Butler,Citizen BandHaskell football players mid-play (photo by Shane Lynch).
Page 2Haskell Indian Nations UniversityOctober 20, 2014October Domestic Violence Awareness Month:Is Your Campus Safe?by Lori HasselmanNative American students are moreimpacted by domestic violence thanany other college students. The statistics speak to the high numbers ofNative American victims (3 out of 5Indian Leader StaffEditor in ChiefCharlie Perrycperry52@rocketmail.comAssistant EditorLori Hasselmanlori.hasselman@haskell.eduLayout EditorHallie Longhallie.long@haskell.eduWeb EditorTyler Jonestyler.jones@haskell.eduSecretaryRaquel Butlerraquel.butler@haskell.eduTreasurerBenton Cokeslybenton.cokesly@haskell.eduStudent Senate RepKrystal Nealkrystal.neal@haskell.eduAdvisorsRhonda LeValdorlevaldo@haskell.eduBrent Cahweebcahwee@haskell.eduContact Info(785) 749-8477The Indian Leader155 Indian Ave. Box #4999Lawrence, KS 66046Letters to the EditorAll letters received are subject to edit,refusal and publication. By submitting aletter you are giving us permission to publish and edit. You also acknowledge thatyou are the author and accept all responsibilities. Your full name, Haskell emailand cell number, if you have one, MUSTaccompany all submissions and are subjectto verification.--Thank You-Staff--American Indian women have beenassaulted in their lifetime) who aremothers, sisters, and aunts. Somestudents are victims and others arewitnesses, male or female.Students have been reminded ofdomestic violence issues throughrecent media coverage both Nationaland local. A professional footballplayer was released as a result ofdomestic violence and students atKU have demonstrated their outrageover how a rape case was handled.These recent events effect studentson different levels but all studentswant assurance that they are safe ontheir college campus.Laws designed to keep studentssafeSteps have been taken by the federalgovernment to expand protectionfor Native American women, theLGTBQ community, and collegecampuses with the reauthorizationof the Violence Against Women Act(VAMA). More specific protectionfor students lies within part of theEducation Amendments of 1972 andTitle IX. This federal law prohibitssex discrimination in any educationprogram that receives federal funding and that includes sexual harassment, sexual batter, sexual assault,and rape that may keep a victimfrom having access to their education.“Title IX and VAMA is a huge partof what we are doing now,” saidStudent Rights Specialist, DanelleMcKinney. “In my office, I amrequired by the U.S. Dept of Education to make a good-faith effort toreport incidents of domestic violence and address issues of sexualassault and we have already beendoing that.” The Haskell campusstatistics for the academic year2013-14 show no cases of sexualmisconduct reported with 11 incidents involving violence reported.Students were recently notified ofthe availability of the annual security report with yellow cards in theirmailboxes. The security report contains policy statements and crimestatistics for the school and can beaccessed on the Haskell website.The U.S. Department of Education’sOffice of Civil Rights released a listof some 55 colleges with open TitleIX sexual violence investigations.The Whitehouse Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assaultalso released a report with recommendations for steps colleges musttake towards prevention and how tohandle reported cases of sexual assault and violence. Both reports arepart of the Obama administration’scampaign to end sexual violenceand assault on college campusesacross the country.How Haskell administration keepsstudents safeNewly confirmed Haskell President,Dr. Venida Chenault has made itclear to students both in her Fall2014 convocation speech and in herinauguration address that keepingstudents safe is a priority.“My goal is not to reduce levels ofviolence but to end violence andabuse against our women .Forthose who opt to engage in violenceor abuse against your peers including date rape, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, sexual harassment, sex discrimination, or anyother hate crime, you will be subjectto prosecution by local, state, andfederal authorities. Haskell will nottolerate or make any excuses for thistype of conduct and you will losethe opportunity to pursue your education here if you choose to engagein these behaviors,” said Chenault inher convocation speech.McKinney says Haskell wants to bemore victim focused.In the past, the processes focused onjust one group but because of TitleIX requirements, the focus is nowon everyone involved.A threat assessment team is beingassembled to manage all aspectsof what happens when students areinvolved in sexual or domesticcontinued on page 4
October 20, 2014Haskell Indian Nations UniversityHaskell’s 2nd Annual Clash at Coffin Huge Successby Charlie PerryHaskell studentshad a chance tosee what the buzzwas about Sunday night as theuniversity celebrated its secondannual Clash atCoffin. An eventto showcase theupcoming wintersports season, theClash featured alive DJ that kepta packed househyped as playerswere introduced.Basketball, crosscountry, track,and softball, werefeatured alongStudents turn out in record numbers for this years Clash at Coffinwith a stellar danceyour-eye skit featured students racnumber by members of the cheering to see who could find the cherryand dance team.in a whipped cream pie without usStudents also had an opportunityto meet their homecoming kingand queen candidates as they wereshowcased individually. Candidateshad an opportunity to introducethemselves to the students and tell alittle about themselves.Skits were performed with assistance from members of theaudience. One such skit featuredstudents spinning around and thensuiting up in a Haskell cheerleaderuniform at which point they wouldrace to the finish line at the oppositeend of the gym. Another pie-in-Come one, come all! Ghouls, grabyour gals and zombie-crawl on overto Haskell’s Pow-Wow groundson October 28-30th. Enjoy threeghastly nights of terror and cheapthrills! Haskell students, teachersand alumni pay only three dollars.Caution! This is not a productionfor the faint-of-heart. Do not bringGrandma! There will be murderousclowns, bloodthirsty zombies andbone-chilling tales of things thatwill remain unnamed. We will behosting an array of monsters andmisfits.double header at home on November 1st at 7:00PM.Homecoming king candidate, IanStand offered up his thoughts aboutthe Clash at Coffin.The women’s and men’s basketballteams each played a scrimmagegame entertaining the crowd withdowntown three-point shots andthunderous dunks.“The Clash was cool. The crowdwas alive. Our women’s basketballteam is looking great and our men’sis looking fantastic. All the teamscame out to support and representHaskell. I really enjoyed myself andI’m glad I had an opportunity to behere. The cheer and dance team really know how to throw a party.”The men’s team will take onMcPherson College as part of aThe cheer and dance teams organized this year’s Clash with Madison Kaulay at the head of the pack.“I think it went very well. I’mthankful for the teams that cameand did skits and for the men andwomen who came to scrimmage.It really meant a lot to me that wewould come out and participate,”said Kaulay.At the conclusion of the Clashstudents were given free schoolsupplies courtesy of the Daughtersof the American Revolution organization.The cheer and dance team provide free school supplies to students courtesy of the Daughters of the American Revolution organization.ThunderBirdTheatre will HostHaunted Houseby Auluna Gulliksoning their hands. The Indian Leader’sown Anthony LeClaire-Sharp tookthe win.The opening game for the womenwill be October 27th on the roadagainst Bethany College.Page 3Be sure to stay taped in to haskellathetics.com and The Indian Leaderfor updates on the upcoming wintersports season.Are you tired of smiling at peopleon campus to have them respondby dropping their belongings andrunning away screaming? We aretoo! We understand that you weren’tchasing her but merely trying toreturn her backpack. Alas, no oneever believes us. This message goesout to the werewolves who howlin the middle of the night, but feelthat no one hears them. We’ll howlwith you. This goes out to the lonelyvampires; we’ll stay up with you.To the clown whose laughter alwayssounds maniacal, we’ll tell youjokes. And to everyone else who canbe found lurking in the shadows, weare here for you.If you would like to have a blast – amonster-mash – come to Tam-INend on Tuesdays and Thursdaysat six-o-clock. Whether you wouldlike to be center-stage of our freakshow or if you would rather remaina lurker, we have a spot for you! Weneed people with many skills andinterests – music, recording, howling, growling, lighting, decorating,creeping, crawling, acting, advertising and much more! Watch somehorror flicks and come with ideas toThunderbird Theatre. We’ll see youthere!Find more info at: 62920872 or email:arivadeanie@gmail.com and shalunnamoonshine@gmail.com
Page 4Haskell Indian Nations UniversityOctober 20, 2014October Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Is Your Campus Safe?continued from page 2violence from providing victimswith advocates to handling media toworking with police. The team willbe in place to help victims throughthe process and decide who can beinvolved.sessions and will be led by vicshouted from the roof tops thatefforts with the End the Violencetims of violence giving students ansexual assault is a crime. However, Symposium.opportunity to discuss their ownsometimes when it’s a date rape andexperiences. Students will also beespecially when the victim knows“I know my resources. Even aftertaken through the process whentheir perpetrator, it’s very difficultknowing them I would feel moreviolence is committed on campusfor them. The main problem iscomfortable going to a friend firstwith Haskell students playing rolesthat they’ve lost trust because theybut I know where to go next and the“Ultimately what we are trying to do of victim and perpetrator.trusted that person and they weresteps I can take. I feel like I knowis be a community to keep HaskellOther guests at the sympothe process of how getsafe. I’m really excited about thatsium who will have imporenough courage to moveUltimatelywhatwearetryingwhole process because it shows that tant information for studentsmyself in the right direceveryone is involved in making sure will be the Lawrence Policeto do is be a community to keep tion and get things goingthat Haskell is a safe place to be,”Department, Cindy Rilingbecause it’s important,” saidHaskellsafe.I’mreallyexadded McKinney.from the Douglas CountyGangone.District Attorney’s Office,Students often talk to dormcited about that whole processWhat Haskell students are doingand representatives fromstaff who then contactbecauseitshowsthateveryoneThe End the Violence Symposiumlocal agencies that provideHaskell counseling center.will begin at the Haskell Auditoservices for victims. A selfMany other local resourcesis involved in making sure thatrium on October 23rd and has beendefense class will be offeredare available for students inHaskell is a safe place to be,organized by Haskell Senior, Aliciaand symposium organizcluding The Willow DomesGangone along with a committeeers are working with sometic Violence Center (24-hrDanelle McKinney.of nine other students. PresidentKansas City Chiefs footballcrisis hotline 785-843-333)VenidaChenault, Danelle McKinney, players to come on to camand GaDuGi Safe CenterStudent Rights Specialist, and Bevpus to share their experiences.with that person and the end result(24-hr hotline to speak with trainederly Foley, Student Senate Presidentwas a rape,” said Adams. “The main sexual assault advocates 785-843will speak to familiarize studentsHow college students can help each thing is to be supportive and make8985) both located in Lawrence.with Title IX.othersure they are safe.”Haskell Counselor, Angelina AdThe website knowyourix.org is a“It’s different this year because weams believes that students are theVictims may also have experiencedstudent-driven and survivor-runare trying to use an Indigenous perfirst line of defense because victims trauma to their body and may needcampaign to end sexual violence onspective so instead of reaching outwill most likely tell another studentmedical attention. Adams saidcampuses and is designed to educateto organizations outside of Haskell,before coming to staff or administra- Haskell has a good relationship with students across the country aboutwe want to bring in actual storiestion.Indian Health Services who can seetheir right to education free fromand give information from peoplevictims right away and it is verysexual violence or harassment. Anwho are on campus,” said Gangone. According to Adams, the first thingdiscreet. Victims can even bypassother website, otherfreshman15.orgthat a fellow student can do for agoing to the front desk.is geared towards college freshman.The Symposium will also havevictim is to make sure they are safe.According to the website, the firstbreakout sessions where studentsAsk the victim if they want to report Patience is another key factor when15 weeks can be the most risky forcan learn about media violence,the incident because sometimessupporting a fellow student who has college students in terms of sexualviolence as a learned behavior, andvictims don’t want to report theirbeen victimized.assault.domestic violence and the LGBTQassault.community. Talking circles will be“It’s (reporting) a very personalThe U.S. government has an officialanother component of the breakout“It is a crime and it needs to bechoice and sometimes alcohol orsite with information for studentsdrugs are involved and the detailsand schools with resources on howof the incident are pretty fuzzy. So, to respond and to prevent sexualanother person coming in trying toassault on college campuses calledextract all that information whennotalone.gov. Students can find athe victim themselves can’t reallycrisis center, learn about studentclearly identify what happened canrights and how to file a complaint,be a retraumatization to the victim,” and learn about confidentiality. Thesaid Adams.site also has reports and documentsavailable related to sexual assault.Whether students decide to reporttheir assault or not, knowing whatGangone says she does feel safe atresources and help is available toHaskell.them can help them feel safe.“I’d say Haskell is a safe place,Resources for studentsespecially when you realize that it’sGangone feels more educated about not just you and there’s everyonewhat resources are available to herelse. And there are other survivorsAlicia Gangone, Haskell Senior, talks about the End the Violence Symposium organizedafter what she has learned from herto look forward to.”“”by students.
October 20, 2014Haskell Indian Nations UniversityStorytelling Corner: The First TreatyThis story was retold to me by myfather. It was told to him Chief Orville Looking Horse.One day Tunkansila Wankan Tankan(Grandfather Great Spirit) returnedto his home after a long time exploring the Earth. Tired, he sat to rest.He felt a pain in his left foot and ashe looked closely he found a splinterin his big toe. Taking out the splinterhe tossed it up and out of the smokehole of his tipi. He heard it rolldown the side of his lodge and whenit landed on the ground the cry of anew born child could be heard.Tunkansila came out of the lodge andpicked up the child, who came to bethe father of our race, and he calledhim the Boy-man and adopted himas his little brother.The child grewand was perfectly content under theguidance of his older brother, eventhough he had no father or motherand only animals as friends. No childsince has led a happy a life as he did.The animals challenged him tofriendly games but Tunkansila(Great Spirit) taught him to outsmart the animals with clevernessand intelligence and because of thishe always won. After some time theanimals became jealous of the intelligence of the Boy-man and theyfeared that he would gain masteryover their tribes, so they began tosecretly plot against him.Boy-man asked Tunkansila “Whydo all the animal nations have spearson their heads and knives in theirmouths and why am I unarmed?”Then Tunkansila said “LittleBrother, the time is now to giveyou weapons and I am sorry for itbecause now there is hatred and warin the hearts of the animal nations.They are many and you are onlyone, I will help you.”Then he gave Boy-man a bow, arrows,and a spear and he showed him howto use them. Tunkasila then tossed asmall stone into the air and it camedown as a wall of rock enclosing theirarea. He tossed more stones until theywere surrounded by high cliffs in alldirections. On the top of these cliffs heplaced war clubs for him.The first battle was announced bythe Buffalo Chief running at topspeed over the open prairie. ThisChief directed each animal nationand their place in the attack.Retold by Wanbli BluebirdThe Beavers were ordered to damnthe rivers, the Badgers were orderedto dig trenches under the defensesof the Boy-man so they could floodhis fortress. The Rabbits and Squirrels and other small animals wereordered to gather food for the theBear, Wolf, Wildcat, and Buffalowarriors. The Swallow served asmessenger to the bird nations, andthe Trout carried orders to the underwater tribes.With the new dawn came the Wolfs’long howl, the first war cry, breakingthe silence and peace of the world.At this signal, all of the animalsjoined in the war cry.The Boy-man stood on top of the wallwatching the animal warriors comingfrom all directions, as far as the eyecould see. He could hear the thunderof hoofs and over head the Great WarChief of the air, the Spotted Eagle,commanded the winged warriors.There he stood, alone, the
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