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Iridescent Riffel
Iridescent Riffel is a graduate student studying higher education administration at the University of Kansas, where she also serves as a higher education professional. She holds a bachelor's degree in secondary education from Kansas State University and is passionate about supporting kids and their dreams. She lives in Lawrence and upon graduating plans to remain in the Kansas City area.
Amid attacks on our rights, transgender Kansans can celebrate being true to ourselves
By: Iridescent Riffel - February 19, 2023
This is for the trans folx in the room. Last week was excessively long, or as Rep. Brandon Woodard called it, “hate week.” It is important for us to take care of ourselves. And it is important to set boundaries for ourselves as we engage in just going about our daily lives. We are living […]
The book ‘Melissa’ was targeted at the St. Marys library. But what’s it actually about?
By: Iridescent Riffel - December 14, 2022
Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of widening the conversation about how public policies affect the day-to-day lives of people throughout our state. Iridescent Riffel is a graduate student studying higher education administration at the University of Kansas, where she also serves as a higher education professional. One recent weekend, […]
Transgender Kansans face energized enemies. The words you use can make a difference.
By: Iridescent Riffel - December 11, 2022
Kansas Reflector welcomes opinion pieces from writers who share our goal of widening the conversation about how public policies affect the day-to-day lives of people throughout our state. Iridescent Riffel is a graduate student studying higher education administration at the University of Kansas, where she also serves as a higher education professional. Words matter. The […]