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As Haskell’s newly confirmed president, Alex Red Corn wants to help steward a culture of improvement, grow external partnerships and implement a new strategic plan.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Spirit Halloween and a home decor store have set up shop in Lawrence for the season, and a new Italian restaurant has opened.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
The federal government has confirmed Alex Red Corn as the president of Haskell Indian Nations University.
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The Lawrence City Commission will discuss the city’s conversion therapy ban at an open meeting in response to demands from Kansas AG Kris Kobach to revoke it.
This year’s Park(ing) Day will use its themes of food and play to celebrate the Lawrence Farmers Market and encourage the community to rethink downtown urban spaces.
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The nationwide Haskell community and folks living in Douglas County have gathered to celebrate the history of the stadium and memorial arch on campus. Here are reflections, memories and words of advice from alumni and former students.
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Haskell campus is filling up with alumni, students, staff and community members for a two-day celebration honoring the centennial of the university’s stadium and memorial arch dedication. The annual bison harvest kicked off the weekend.
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Public and nonprofit health agencies in Douglas County will host quarterly meetings to push for better policy, data collection and patient care to improve birth outcomes and reduce stark racial disparities.
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Recess, a fun emporium in downtown Lawrence, is working to stamp out the loneliness epidemic with axe throwing, mini-golf, a forthcoming retro arcade, and an ice cream parlor with a booze-infused flavor for those 21 and older.
By teaching young people how to clean grave markers at Oak Hill Cemetery, a new student program aims to show participants that cemeteries aren’t creepy or sad — they’re vital links to community history and heritage.
