Page 6 University Daily Kaansan Friday, Sept. 30, 1960 The Legend of the KU Jayhawk Is Not Myth, But Living Spirit Py Gabby Wilson "I'm a Jay-Jay-Jay-Jay-Jayhawk up at Lawrence on the Kaw!" Nearly 8,000 students will make this confession tomorrow before the nation on TV. Yet how many truly realize what they have confessed to be? Of all the stories and tales which the students have inherited without a doubt the richest is the Legend of Jayhawkorns Kansasensis, the Kansas Javhawk. Myths and stories seem to sprout from the ground on which he walks. Many learned men say he nexer existed. Yet millions of TV viewers will see him strutting up and down the sidelines tomorrow. But this is not the only proof of his existence. The Plains Indians said the great round stones at Rock City, Kan., are petrified Jayhawk eggs. The stones are 12 feet in diameter. But, the Indians explained this by saying the Jayhawk could assume any size it wished. THE INDIANS said that the Jayhawk was the first inhabitant of the Great Plains. He settled here because the land was flat. The Jayhawk needed long level runways for landing and taking off because he flew at such great speeds. Coronado's men were the first to encounter the great bird. Coronado, himself, left this written testament of his encounter with the bird: "BECAUSE of the hoarse voice of this bird, which can be heard at 100 leagues, my soldiers have named it Feathered Jackass. This disrespect to the great Feathered Jacki was the cause of our failure to locate those cities of gold." Some dissenters fail to believe this version of the origin of our mascot. The unbelievers contend that he was Few Seats Remain For Saturday Tilt Seats in Memorial Stadium will be scarce Saturday. By Thursday night more than 35,000 tickets had been sold. If there is still room in the student section after game time, it will be sold to the public. If not, standing room only will be on sale. A few seats are still available at the south end of the field, and additional temporary chairs will be placed at the north end to accommodate high school band students E. L. Falkenstien, athletics business manager, said that although Parents' Day was set up for parents of new students, old students' parents may get tickets at the reduced price if they register at one of the desks. Gates at the stadium will open at 11:30. born in the mind of a border raider, Fat Delvin. IN 1885 a cloud of dust announced the arrival of a horseman to Osawatomie. The rider rode into town loaded down with furniture and clothes. Delvin had just enjoyed a successful raid into Missouri. "Whar ya been an' what ya been up to? " he was asked by a porch sitter. "Ah been Jayhawkin' over in Missouri." "What's that?" Delvin took a deep swallow from his joy juice jug. "Why ah hooked it the same as that fierce bird o' prey hooks things. I swooped down on 'em (hic) hit 'em 'afoire they knew what happen, then I vanished. That's Jayhawk" 1910 the Jayhawk took its shape under the pen of Henry (Hank) Maloy, cartoonist for the Daily Kansan. Maloy gives this explanation of why the Jayhawk wears shoes: "The first time I made one, I tried to make him look like he was kicking a dog. I could not make him do that with bare feet, so I had to put shoes on him and left him that way." Since then the Jayhawk has put on a little weight but is just as mean as ever. The last wild Jayhawk which historians say is neither a fish, fowl, or beast, was seen in 1944 over Wichita. A PILOT saw a blurr flash by him and thought it was a jet. Then he Classical & Flamenco Dancing Use of The great bird stopped in mid-air, shook itself and began backing up toward the plane. He circled the plane once flapped his wings and disappeared in a blinding flash of speed. Castanets & Heel Work "Good grief, leuttenant, look! It's got feathers! It's a Javahawk!" Cecile Torzs, Announcing heard a voice over the inter-com So, when 8,000 students confess before the nation that they are Jayhawks, they are saying a mouthful. a teacher with professional experience THE MARLBORO BANDWAGON The Organized House Collecting the Most Packages Will Win a VI 3-7569 POINTS PER PACK Color Television Set Marlboro 1 Phillip Morris 1 Parliament 1 Alpine 1 Phillip Morris "Commander" 2 THEY WILL be saying that they represent more than the artist can put on paper, or the sculptor into bronze, or the writer into words. They are saying that they are the spirit of the Jayhawk. The indestructible spirit, enriched by years of prosperity, the spirit which binds all into one, the spirit which enables the Jayhawk to live on. MARLBORO CAMPUS REP. BOB FITZSIMMONS CONTEST CLOSES JAN.6,1961 No, the Jayhawk isn't a myth. How can anything which lives in the hearts of so many be a mere myth? Enter Now, Entirely Different Contest Next Semester BISMARCK, N.D. β€”(UPI) β€”Sen. Wayne Morse (D- Ore) is a U.S. Presidential candidate in North Dakota. Wayne Morse on N. Dakota Ballot His name will appear in the Presidential column on the ballot this November. Four men filed yesterday as nonpartisan league electors in his behalf. The move was interpreted as an effort to create a third party in North Dakota. Fire Prevention Week will be observed throughout the nation form Oct. 9 to 15. Music and Browsing Room Provides Study Atmosphere A quiet atmosphere with soft music both day and night is where many students spend their study hours. The music and browsing room, located on the main floor of the Kansas Union is a lure for many. When the new wing was added to the building another room was added to the music and browsing room making it twice as large. A stereophonic record player and 33 and one-third records were purchased this year in place of the standard record player, Ron Broum, Phillipsburg senior and chairman of the music and browsing room, said. The new room patterned after a lounge has divans, chairs and coffee tables. The older room has several book cases and the stereo. new room. It was a gift of the KU Endowment Association in honor of Poetry Hour which was held in the room. The bust, titled, "Portrait of a poet," is by Jacob Epstein. W. Germany Cancels E. Germany Trade BONN β€” (UPI) β€” West Germany today cancelled its nine-year old trade treaty with Communist East Germany and announced a renewal would depend on whether traffic to and from West Berlin continues to flow without hindrance. The cancellation is effective Dec. 31, Federal Press Chief Felix Eckardt told a news conference. Try the Kansan Want Ads --- This sassy little brother to the Austin Healey 3000 sets a new high in 948 c.c. performance . . . a new LOW in cost. Arrange for a test drive today! A product of the British Motor Corporation, Ltd.