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π“π‘πž π•π’π§π­πšπ πž π‡πšπ°π€π¬ There’s No Place Like Kansas β€” Pay Heed
80s, 90s, and Vintage-Inspired

𝐓𝐇𝐄 π‚π‘πŽπ’π’πˆππ†The Crossing, also known as the Rock Chalk CafΓ©, opened in 1923 and served the Lawrence and KU community for...
08/10/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 π‚π‘πŽπ’π’πˆππ†

The Crossing, also known as the Rock Chalk CafΓ©, opened in 1923 and served the Lawrence and KU community for 85 years.

Over its history, the building was home to several businesses and names.

During World War II, the business catered to nearby military barracks. In the decades that followed, it became a popular student hangout known for its relaxed atmosphere, porch seating, and bar games.

The Crossing was also known for its Stop Day Eve parties. Because of its location, many students considered it the β€œpre-game” bar.

In 1965, the menu included:
β€” $1 pitchers
β€” 25Β’ draughts
β€” Free popcorn

The Crossing came under new ownership in 2006. In 2008, after 85 years, the bar closed and the building was demolished to make way for The Oread.

Construction on The Oread began in 2008, and the hotel opened in 2010.

πŸπŸ—πŸ–πŸ— πŠπ” ππ€π’πŠπ„π“ππ€π‹π‹ ππ‡πŽπ“πŽπ’π‡πŽπŽπ“ In 1989, Kansas men’s basketball held a photoshoot at Lawrence Regional Airport featuring ...
08/09/2026

πŸπŸ—πŸ–πŸ— πŠπ” ππ€π’πŠπ„π“ππ€π‹π‹ ππ‡πŽπ“πŽπ’π‡πŽπŽπ“

In 1989, Kansas men’s basketball held a photoshoot at Lawrence Regional Airport featuring seniors Kevin Pritchard, Rick Calloway, Freeman West, and Jeff Gueldner.

β€” πŠπ„π•πˆπ ππ‘πˆπ“π‚π‡π€π‘πƒ: Earned second-team All-Big Eight honors from the AP and Kansas City Star as a junior. He entered the 1989-90 season ranked 13th on KU’s all-time scoring list with 1,186 career points.

β€” π‘πˆπ‚πŠ π‚π€π‹π‹πŽπ–π€π˜: Joined Kansas for the 1989-90 season after transferring from Indiana. In 84 games with the Hoosiers, Calloway scored 1,073 points and averaged 12.8 points per game.

β€” π…π‘π„π„πŒπ€π 𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓: One of three Jayhawks to start every game during the 1988-89 season. West shot 61.3% from the field, then the third-best single-season mark in KU history.

β€” 𝐉𝐄𝐅𝐅 𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐋𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐑: Started 16 of the final 17 games during Kansas’ 1988 national championship season.

The Jayhawks went 15-2 when Gueldner started.

πŠπ” π’π‚π‡πŽπŽπ‹ πŽπ… π‰πŽπ”π‘ππ€π‹πˆπ’πŒ The William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications ππ”πˆπ‚πŠ π“πˆπŒπ„π‹πˆππ„:β€” πŸπŸ–πŸ—πŸ: The ...
08/05/2026

πŠπ” π’π‚π‡πŽπŽπ‹ πŽπ… π‰πŽπ”π‘ππ€π‹πˆπ’πŒ

The William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications

ππ”πˆπ‚πŠ π“πˆπŒπ„π‹πˆππ„:

β€” πŸπŸ–πŸ—πŸ: The first journalism course is offered at the University of Kansas

β€” πŸπŸ–πŸ—πŸ–: KU’s boiler house is destroyed by a fire

β€” πŸπŸ–πŸ—πŸ—: Fowler Shops is constructed on the former boiler house site, housing engineering shops, laboratories, and the university power plant

β€” πŸπŸ—πŸπŸ–: A fire destroys Fowler Shops’ tower and smokestack

β€” π–πŽπ‘π‹πƒ 𝐖𝐀𝐑 𝐈𝐈: Fowler Shops is used to train U.S. Navy Machinist’s Mates

β€” πŸπŸ—πŸ“πŸ: Following a major renovation and expansion, the School of Journalism moves into the building, which is renamed Flint Hall

β€” πŸπŸ—πŸ–πŸ: Flint Hall is renovated and renamed Stauffer-Flint Hall in recognition of Oscar Stauffer’s support. The school is also renamed the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications

β€” 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓 πƒπ€π˜: Stauffer-Flint Hall remains home to KU’s William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications.

𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄, πŠπ€ππ’π€π’: π‡πŽπŒπ„ πŽπ… 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π‰π€π˜π‡π€π–πŠπ’Soon, Jayhawks will return to Lawrence for another school year on Mount Oread.The ...
08/03/2026

𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄, πŠπ€ππ’π€π’: π‡πŽπŒπ„ πŽπ… 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π‰π€π˜π‡π€π–πŠπ’

Soon, Jayhawks will return to Lawrence for another school year on Mount Oread.

The 2026-2027 school year marks 160 years since the University of Kansas opened in 1866. That year, KU welcomed 55 students and four faculty members to Old North College on Mount Oread.

To those arriving for the first time, welcome to Lawrence. To those returning, welcome back.

There’s no place like Kansas.

07/28/2026

πƒπ€π•πˆπƒ ππŽπŽπ“π‡ πŠπ€ππ’π€π’ πŒπ„πŒπŽπ‘πˆπ€π‹ π’π“π€πƒπˆπ”πŒ

The construction of the new David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, phase by phase.

As of July 2026, construction continues on the largest capital project in University of Kansas history.

Phase 1 rebuilt the southwest, west, and north sides of the stadium, adding new seating, concourses, premium spaces, fan amenities, and an expanded Anderson Family Football Complex. It was completed in time for Kansas football to return to the stadium for the 2025 season.

Phase 2 is reconstructing the east side, adding a new south grandstand, and completing the surrounding Gateway District.

Once complete, Kansas will have an entirely new football stadium on the historic site where Memorial Stadium first opened in 1921.

07/19/2026

πŸπŸ—πŸ—πŸ β€” πŠπ” 𝐕𝐒. 𝐊-𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄

On October 10, 1992, 52,000 fans packed Memorial Stadium, with another 7,000 watching from the hill behind the south end zone.

The crowd finished 3,000 short of the school record set against K-State in 1973.

Led by head coach Glen Mason, Kansas defeated K-State.

π…πˆππ€π‹ π’π‚πŽπ‘π„:
β€” KU: 31
β€” K-State: 7

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