1. The meaning of Rock Chalk and the history behind it
Rock Chalk refers to limestone found on Mt. Oread
2. Camping is not what one would think
We take basketball seriously and camp for days on end to be let into the game. We aren't guaranteed a spot unless you and your camping group spend hours sitting in Allen Field House.
3. Basketball is more than just a sport
Basketball at KU is a religion and people refer to Allen Field House as Church.
4. The weather is unpredictable
You better wear layers because it can go from -10 to 50 degrees within an hour.
5. Why we wave the wheat
Every time our football team scores (which is rare) or the other team fouls out in basketball the whole crowd puts their arms in the sky and waves the wheat of the state of Kansas uniting everyone at the games.
6. Official rules of basketball and their importance
The 10 rules of basketball were created at KU and you best believe that we have a museum highlighting them.
7. You learn to hate KState and Mizzou
No one really tells you why you hate them you just do. Simple as that.
8. The Jayhawk Cafe is not an actual Cafe
One would think that something with the word cafe would be a quaint restaurant, but instead, it is a sweaty freshman bar.
9. There is no actual sand on Wescoe Beach
Though the students call it Wescoe Beach all it is, is concrete where students hang out and protestors come.
10. There is no other place you would rather attend college
The University of Kansas is the best place imaginable to go to college and you will learn lots and have the best four years of your life!