Kansas gets its name from the Native American Kaws or Kansa people, also a Sioux tribe. They derived the name from the Sioux word for “southwind.” The Kansa people are also referred to as “people of the south wind.” Is Kansas named after a Native American tribe? KANSAS: Named for […]
The K-State cheer team’s purpose is to represent K-State Athletics and Kansas State University in a positive manner, to cheer on and support K-State student-athletes, and to enhance the college gameday experience. It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of this organization. Has Kansas State ever […]
Social Conventions in Kansas Like other regions of the Midwest, Kansas is famed for its generosity, hospitality, and courteousness. Not reciprocating the kind attitude of Kansans is highly rude. In popular culture, Kansas is most recognized for being home to Dorothy in the beloved movie and book, The Wizard of […]
1682 – Frenchman Robert Cavelier de La Salle claims Kansas for France. 1803 – The United States purchases Kansas from France as part of the Louisiana Purchase. 1804 – Lewis and Clark pass through Kansas on their way out west. 1821 – William Becknell pioneers the Santa Fe Trail from […]
Kansas has won four NCAA men’s Division I college basketball championships: 2022 (defeated North Carolina, 72-69) 2008 (defeated Memphis, 75-68 (OT)) 1988 (defeated Oklahoma, 83-79) How many national championships have KU won? Kansas is considered one of the most prestigious college basketball programs in the country with six overall national […]
The freeway and streets are considered public, even if you are in your own vehicle with the windows up. Someone who witnesses you engaging in oral sex could be offended, and therefore, you could be charged with this crime. Is road head illegal in Iowa? Effective July 1, 2017, Iowa’s […]
Crime statistics compiled annually by the K-State Office of Student Life show K-State is among the safest universities in the Big 12. In fact, K-State was named one of the 50 safest large universities in America by College Choice in Sept. 2016. How safe is Kansas? 58% of Kansas residents […]
Kansas Culture An overwhelming proportion of Kansas’s population is Christian, with Protestant denominations like Methodist and Baptist making up the largest portion. They are closely followed by Roman Catholicism, non-religious groups, and Judaism. What is Kansas City culture? Barbecue, fountains and jazz define Kansas City—and have since the city’s original […]
Hitting a vending machine that stole your money is illegal in Derby. Shooting it with a . 22, however, is perfectly fine. What is the weirdest law in Kansas? It is illegal to ride an animal on the road In Derby, the law does not allow anyone to ride a […]
It is expressly forbidden by law to spit on the sidewalk in several cities, including Topeka and Dodge City. Furthermore, these laws often forbid spitting not only sidewalks, but in alleyways, on streets, and even on the floors of public buildings as well. What state is it illegal to spit? […]
Once you log into the portal using your K-State eID and password, click on the Find a Roommate button and select the link for the housing area you plan to live in. How do I find a roommate at Indiana State university? Roommate Selection – You can use the roommate […]
Men’s Basketball RANK TEAM POINTS RANK TEAM POINTS 1 Gonzaga (54) 1,518 2 Arizona (7) 1,470 3 Kansas 1,388 Is Kansas a number 1 seed? Kansas being last No. 1 seed is actually a good sign for Jayhawks’ Final Four chances. Is KU basketball good this year? KU reached the […]
redleg. / (ˈrɛdˌlɛɡ) / noun. Caribbean derogatory a poor White person. What is a redleg in Barbados? Redleg is a term used to refer to poor whites that live or at one time lived on Barbados, St. Vincent, Grenada and a few other Caribbean islands. Their forebears came from Ireland, […]
They have white crowns with black streaks, and their forehead, lores, chin, and throat are white. There is a conspicuous black malar stripe. The nape and sides of the head are pinkish-brown. They have strong black bills, with pale rictal bristles, light blue eyes, and pinkish-brown legs and feet. How […]
University of Kansas 2023 Rankings University of Kansas is ranked No. 102 (tie) in Best Engineering Schools. Is KU a good school for engineering? KU’s engineering program ascended to 36th among public institutions that offer doctoral degrees in engineering. Overall, the school ranks 64th among all institutions, up 12 points. […]