KU/MJ Facts
In 1865, the founding of KU made it the first what kind of university in Kansas?
What is the first public university in Kansas.
These are the 12 states that make up the Midwest.
What is Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas?
This woman in music is dubbed the "Queen of Pop" and has top-charting singles like "Vogue" and "Material Girl".
Who is Madonna?
Aretha Franklin (That's it that's the prompt)
What is "R.E.S.P.E.C.T."?
What is a unicorn?
This integral entity of KU stems from a nickname given to the Federal Brigade of Kansas volunteers during the Civil War.
What is "Jayhawk"?
This river was a crucial trade and transportation route for Native American tribes and early European settlers.
What is the Mississippi River?
This best-selling music artist of all time has also held a lead role in films A Star Is Born and House of Gucci.
Who is Lady Gaga?
This Celine Dion song was used as the theme for the 1997 film Titanic.
What is "My Heart Will Go On"?
This animal has the highest kill count in England when involved in one-on-one attacks.
What is a cow?
What are the TWO songs required for the New Member KUMJ auditions?
What is Kansas Song and Star Spangled Banner?
This Midwestern state was the birthplace of aviation.
What is Ohio?
This artist was the only woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice and was named "Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll" by Rolling Stones.
Who is Stevie Nicks?
Originally written and recorded by Dolly Parton, this Whitney Huston cover sold over 24 million copies worldwide, making it the one of the best-selling singles of all time.
This popular brand soda was originally named "Brad's Drink" before it's rebrand.
What is the name of the KUMJ's new practice field?
What is the Riedel Family Field?
This "gateway to the West", located near the Mississippi River, was projected to cause 13 fatalities during its' construction but actually resulted in zero.
What is the St. Louis Arch?
She released her first and biggest hit single in the United States in 1959 with "I Loves You, Porgy" and was known for her work in the civil rights movement during the 1950-60s.
Who is Nina Simone?
This song was used for the Women's Basketball Hype video for the 2024-25 Season.
What is "I'm feeling good"?
This beloved childhood character was almost a crew member aboard the disastrous space mission in 1986.
Who is Big Bird?
At what Olympics did the crowd chant "Rock Chalk, Jayhawk, KU"? (+/- 4 yrs)
What is the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. (The King of Belgium wanted to hear an example of an American college chant)
The Cuyahoga River in Cleveland has caught fire this many times due to industrial pollution. (+/- 2)
What is 13 times?
This Latin-American singer was known as the "Tejano Madonna" and was one of the most celebrated Mexican American entertainers of the late 20s. She was murdered at 23 by the president of her fan club.
Who is Selena Quintanilla?
This Donna Summer song was one of the first disco songs to feature slow tempo parts (ballad) AND had its' backing track recorded in one day.
What is Last Dance?
This bone is the only bone known to be able to regenerate if partially removed.