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Iridescent Riffel

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.

OPINION

Amid attacks on our rights, transgender Kansans can celebrate being true to ourselves

By: - 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 […]

OPINION

The book ‘Melissa’ was targeted at the St. Marys library. But what’s it actually about?

By: - 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, […]

OPINION
Transgender kids with flag

Transgender Kansans face energized enemies. The words you use can make a difference.

By: - 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 […]