I’m a photographer, but I also write.
Below is a selection of some of my articles.
See all of my work for The Lawrence Times here.
Haskell Indian Nations University lays off dozens of employees after federal orders
February 14, 2025
Numerous employees of Haskell Indian Nations University lost their jobs Friday as part of sweeping nationwide cuts ordered by President Donald Trump’s administration.
Young woman who had a stroke at last KU powwow returns, walks powwow circle a year later
April 13, 2025
Corrin Lamere, 23, on Saturday evening walked around the powwow circle where she suffered a severe stroke last year.
During the 36th annual University of Kansas Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival, Lamere’s family hosted a women’s Jingle Dance special in gratitude for the support they’ve received from the community throughout her healing.
Lawrence ecologists’ efforts thwarted by mystery mowers, both mistaken and malfeasant
July 12, 2024
Much to his relief, Daniel Lassman’s yard, where he’s restoring native plants, was mowed by mistake rather than someone with ill intent. But other projects have been repeatedly destroyed by mystery mowers.
City of Lawrence clears Amtrak camp; former residents look for path forward
October 16, 2024
A parade of dump trucks carried away what remained of the camp where people were living behind the Amtrak station in East Lawrence throughout the day Wednesday, including memorials for camp residents who had died.
Land grabbing and restoration: New signs tell history, significance of Haskell lands
July 13, 2024
The wetlands at Haskell Indian Nations University now have interpretive signage to help visitors learn about and engage in the history and significance of the lands.
KU professor leads students in prescribed burn at Lecompton prairie
November 29, 2023
About three dozen students and community members gathered Wednesday morning to place Good Fire and spend time in community on the land.
KU professor advocates for strengthening tribal laws to support survivors of sexual assault
March 4, 2024
University of Kansas distinguished professor Sarah Deer conducted a review of more than 200 tribal laws pertaining to sexual assault.
“What I found did not make me happy,” she said.
April 13, 2024
More than 60 community members attended an Indigenous open mic and silent auction fundraiser to support Haskell students traveling to Eagle Butte, South Dakota to attend the memorial service for Cole Brings Plenty.
Indigenous students showcase resiliency, creativity in Haskell art show
December 1, 2023
Art from more than 100 Indigenous students was showcased Friday during the first in-person art show Haskell Indian Nations University has held since 2019.
‘They never forgot their Grandfather’: Sacred Red Rock reunited with Kaw people, Kaw land
June 22, 2024
Council Grove, Kansas — Nearly 400 people attended a rematriation celebration Saturday at the Sacred Red Rock’s new home: on Kaw land at Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park near Council Grove.
‘It’s really disheartening’: Haskell Wetlands vandalized, boardwalk significantly damaged
May 31, 2024
The only existing boardwalk in the Haskell Wetlands — aside from the various pallets that line some of the walkway — was vandalized this week.
Lawrence Indigenous, queer communities and allies mourn death of nonbinary Oklahoma teen
February 26, 2024
Members of Native American and queer Lawrence communities joined in solidarity for a vigil in honor of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary student from Oklahoma who died this month after suffering injuries from a fight in the girls’ bathroom at school — the bathroom state law required them to use.
Group wants to improve accessibility, biodiversity at Haskell Wetlands
February 14, 2024
Students and volunteers with the Haskell Greenhouse want to create accessible trails at the Haskell Wetlands and reintroduce native species to the area.
‘Prevention is possible,’ advocates say of domestic violence
October 5, 2023
Community members who gathered Wednesday evening at South Park learned how watching for more subtle signs of domestic violence can save lives.
Four generations of Indigenous scholars discuss ‘God is Red’
September 16, 2023
Vine Deloria Jr.’s influential book, “God is Red,” turns 50 this year, and Haskell Indian Nations University celebrated with a campus read and a week of speakers.
Group to begin project to clean headstones at Haskell cemetery
December 30, 2023
Moss and lichen are beginning to eat away at the marble headstone markers of the children buried at Haskell Indian Nations University.