THE UNIVERSITY OF DARYL KANSAN
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2006
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2006
ENTERTAINMENT
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THE CURSE OF THE CAMPANILE
Gavin Snider/KANSAN
Superstition... Or Tradition?
BY ALISON CUMBOW
At the University of Kansas, there is an abundance of wacky traditions and superstitions, including some practices that have been going on since the school opened its doors.
For years, students have shuddered at the mere thought of walking through the Campanile before graduation. Rumor has it that one walks through the Campanile, towards the stadium, the lazy victim who didn't just walk around, will not graduate in four years. Whether the tale has any merit is unknown, however, the stern warning given to new Jayhawks still spreads like wildfire.
In 1886, the famous Rock Chalk Chant was introduced by EHS Bailey for his science club students. Former President Theodore Roosevelt thought so highly of the chant that it was recited to the king of Belgium during the 1920 Olympic Games.
There is certainly no lack of haunting superstitions on campus.
either. Jane VanderVelde, professor of English, recounted, "From what I hear, Wescoe is haunted. Rumor is, Robinson's original pool was built there, but the foundation was constructed wrong. That's why the floor is sunken in."
The ghost of a young girl is said to roam Wesco Hall. Some students say they get a weird feeling being in the building at certain times of the day, particularly at night.
Whether legend or fact, the University sure is an interesting place to be, as long as you don't hit Wescoe in the dark.
If ghosts are believable or not, it depends on the person. However, an abandoned swimming pool is always a haunting image.
not successfully master. Those who did, however, saw the task as a KU tradition.
Brighid O'Malley, Omaha, Neb.,
The origins of KU songs, seals and even the clanging of keys during sporting events, all have a story behind them.
Kansan correspondent Alison Cumbow can be contacted at editor@kansan.com.
junior, said, "I always get a creepy feeling in there, it's just an awkward building."
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what do you think?
WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO BECOME A JAYHAWK?
"I'd say the campus. It's not in a big city, and I like living on campus."
BRETT BENSON Orono, Minn., freshman
MOLLY HERD
Wichita freshman
"I was just born to do it."
MORGAN DEUTSCH Wichita freshman
"The tradition, the culture, and the diversity of Lawrence as a town itself. It's an awesome place to live."
"My mom's side of the family lives here."
LIZ FEIGENBAUM Boston freshman
"I live in Topeka. I went to a private school, and then came back here because it's close. It's a good school."
TASHA HAAS Coldwater lecturer in English
JEFF MILBERGER Topeka senior
"My family is from Kansas, and I liked Lawrence."
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