Jayhawks flock to Iowa ahead of 2020 caucuses
Two months before the spread of COVID-19 became the center of collective national attention in the U.S., political rivals across the ideological spectrum journeyed to Iowa with their teams for a marathon of non-stop campaigning, hand-shaking, and rallies in an all-hands-on-deck final push to…
Hawks to Watch: Estelle Johnson, professional athlete
Why Estelle's a Hawk to Watch:What does it take to become a pro athlete? Agility, strength, high levels of grit, and a growth mindset, for sure. But in addition to all the physical discipline and long hours of exertion required for a career in athletics, having solid communication skills is…
Hawks to Watch: Marlon Marshall, Grassroots Campaign Organizer
Why Marlon's a Hawk to Watch:It’s no secret that politics, campaigns, and social movements can be contentious subjects, to say the least. So much so that it often feels as if there’s an ocean of ideological difference separating communities. Marlon Marshall wants to help build bridges to mend those…
Hawks to Watch: Abbie Hodgson, Officer with the State Strategy Group at the Pew Charitable Trusts
Why Abbie's a Hawk to Watch:Abbie Hodgson is a problem solver. It's fitting then that she’s built a career taking on some of the most pressing issues of the day, traveling back and forth between Kansas and Washington D.C. working in government, on the campaign trail, and for a non-profit. In…
Hawks to Watch: Crystle Lampitt, TV Host and Producer
Why Crystle's a Hawk to Watch:Crystle Lampitt's road to hosting and producing for television was not without a few twists and turns. After years spent overseas, traveling across the globe from South Africa to Hong Kong and Australia, pursuing modeling jobs, bartending, editing documentaries, and…