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There’s no place like Haskell Indian Nations University, the university’s commencement speaker said Friday, speaking from experience. Nearly 180 graduates were recognized.
Student journalists from Lawrence High and Free State both took home awards from the Kansas Scholastic Press Association this year, adding to a tally of recent honors for the programs.
The Free State High School speech team claimed its sixth straight state championship, completing a sweep of state titles this year after winning the debate crown in January.
KU student Dania Wahwasuck, Prairie Band Potawatomi and Pyramid Lake Paiute, has been named the 2025-26 Miss Indian World. As a cultural ambassador, she plans to continue advocating for youth education.
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School powwows are common in areas with large Native American populations, but Saturday’s powwow at Hillcrest Elementary was a first for Lawrence schools.
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Art students and their teachers celebrated their award-winning artwork Friday evening at the annual Vanguard Awards during the opening reception for the USD 497 Exhibition.
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As the founders of Honor Moon’s period pantry and nonprofit foundation make their transition from high school to college, they’re teaming up with incoming leaders for a community event.
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Corrin Lamere, 23, on Saturday evening walked around the powwow circle where she suffered a severe stroke last year, and her family thanked community members for their support throughout her healing.
The Lawrence Times news team has won seven first-place awards from the Kansas Press Association, including best Investigative Story and Best Community Service Project for our accountability work.
KU Debate’s pair of Graham Revare and John Marshall finished as runners-up at the National Debate Tournament, capping off a season that saw the duo cement themselves as one of the best teams in the country.
