PNW History
Current nickname for PNW athletic teams.
What is the Pride?
It took an accountant to take down this legendary Chicago crime boss, convicted of tax evasion in 1931
Who is Al Capone?
"No taxation without" this was the primary grievance of the colonists leading to the American Revolution
After playing a giant elf and a San Diego anchorman, this comedian played an IRS agent in the 2006 movie Stranger than Fiction?
Who is Will Ferrell?
This will account for 10% of your overall grade.
What is participation?
Current Dean of PNW College of Business
Who is Dr. Rachel Clapp-Smith?
Before winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina, this soccer star took a loss in tax court and was convicted of tax fraud in 2017.
Who is Lionel Messi?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was last major US tax reform signed into law in 2017 but this US President.
Adam Sandler's Grandma didn't pay her taxes leading him to take up a new sport in this classic golf movie.
What is Happy Gilmore?
Number of project assignments expected this semester
What is 8?
Merged with Purdue Calumet campus to create PNW in 2016
What is Purdue North Central?
Hips may not lie but her tax returns might. This pop star recently avoided prison by settling with Spain on $ 15 million of back taxes.
Who is Shakira?
Before Shakespeare wrote about him, this Roman statesman is thought to have implemented the world's first sales tax.
Who is Julius Caesar?
"There's one for you, nineteen for me cause I'm the Taxman!" once sang this English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960.
Who are the Beatles?
Number of presentations each student will make this semester?
What is 2?
Nickname of Purdue Calumet athletic teams before it was changed to Peregrines in the early 2000s.
What is the Lakers?
Abby Lee Miller successful started a dance school inspiring this reality TV show but was not successful in dodging tax authorities pleading guilty to tax fraud in 2016.
What is Dance Moms?
Known mostly for building pyramids this ancient civilazation is also credited with organizing the world's first tax system more than 5000 years ago.
What is Egypt?
Known as the "Man in Black" and for singing the Folsom Prison Blues, this country music legend released another melancholy song called "After Taxes"
Who is Johnny Cash?
No class this Tuesday due to Spring Break.
What is March 12?
Year PNW was founded to provide technical education to veterans returning home from WWII
What is 1946?
Perhaps the original American tax scandal, this 18th century tax protest led to taxpayers throwing tea into the Boston Harbor.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
Amendment to US Constitution in 1909 paving the way for the enactment of the federal income tax four years later.
What is the 16th Amendment?
On a mission from God, Jake and Elwood help an orphanage repay delinquent property taxes in this classic movie set in the Chicago area.
What is Blues Brothers?
What is cdtaylor@pnw.edu?