2023年3月16日 · You see, a Jayhawk isn't a bird. Rather, it's a term that references abolitionist "Free State" supporters who resisted pro-slavery rioters during the "Bleeding Kansas" conflict of the 1850s.

Jayhawking was a prominent aspect of Union military operations in western Missouri during the first year of the war.

Jayhawk may refer to: Jayhawker, originally a term for Free State or Union partisans during the Bleeding Kansas period and subsequently the United States Civil War, later applied generally to residents of Kansas

Though not clear in its origin, the term “jayhawker” came to be applied to those followers of James Lane, and others dedicated to the free-state movement. Lane, a powerful, and controversial territorial figure, incited both intense support and opposition.

2024年3月21日 · What is a Jayhawk? Kansas has deemed the Jayhawk to be "a mythical bird with a fascinating history." But what exactly is it, and why did settlers settle on the name in the first place?

2022年3月19日 · What is a Jayhawk? While the exact origin of the term “Jayhawk” is unknown, F.W. Blackmar, the first dean of the University of Kansas Graduate School, attempted to explain the mascot’s ...

Today, “Jayhawk” refers to a mythical bird of Kansas. It is utilized as the University of Kansas’ mascot and often applied to anyone from the state. However, a different type of Jayhawker was very real during the Kansas-Missouri Border War and the Civil War.

The Kansas Jayhawks, commonly referred to as simply KU or Kansas, are the athletic teams that represent the University of Kansas. KU is one of three schools in the state of Kansas that participate in NCAA Division I. The Jayhawks are also a member of the Big 12 Conference.

2025年1月14日 · The Jayhawk Area Council, BSA continues its proud heritage of serving community organizations across the eleven counties in our service area.

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging (JAAA) has been assisting seniors for almost 40 years. JAAA can provide assistance to seniors and adults with disabilities needing various levels of support.