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What is the name of OSU's official mascot?

Brutus Buckeye

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Nicknamed “The Shoe,” this stadium seats over 100,000 fans and is one of the most famous athletic venues in the U.S.  

The Ohio Stadium

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Who founded the Stamps Scholars Program?

E. Roe Stamps and his wife Penny

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Who was 2 hours away from being a leap day child?

Anika Soni

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You use this to gain access to dining halls, rec facilities, and your residence hall

BuckID

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What are OSU's official school colors?

Scarlet and Gray

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This is the largest public green space on campus and is considered the "heart" of campus.

The Oval

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What year was the Stamps Scholars Program founded?

2006

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Who has been to over 40 national parks?

Ankit Gupta

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This is the official name of the free bus system that loops around campus

Campus Area Bus Service (CABS)

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What year was OSU officially established?

1870

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This facility is recognized as one of the largest collegiate level recreational facilities in the nation

The Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC)

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What year did the Stamps Eminence Fellows Program begin?

2012

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Who has met Jojo Siwa?

Elena Zhu

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This is OSU's official online course management system where professors post announcements, assignments, and exams

CarmenCanvas, Carmen, Canvas

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Which Ohio State president served the longest and has a library named after him?

William Oxley Thompson

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What is one of the most scenic places on campus, home to a freshwater pond and a water fountain?

Mirror Lake

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How many Stamps partner schools are there?

38

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Who has had a photo of them up in Times Square?

Graham Borden

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This is the centralized online resource hub where students can schedule classes, view financial statements, check academic records/grades, and more

Buckeyelink

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When was the word "The" officially added to OSU's name?

1878

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What building is home to the Geological Museum, a famous dinosaur fossil, and the iconic Bell Tower?

Orton Hall

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How many students are currently in the Stamps Eminence Scholars Program?

150

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Who was an extra in a Netflix movie when they were 8?

Zoey Xie

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This free resource center is home to the student pantry, Dennis Learning Center, Buckeye Careers, and more!

The Younkin Success Center

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