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100

This 1994 film is about a man with a simple mind included the line, "Life is like a box of chocolates." 

What is Forrest Gump?

100

On June 30, 2004, this South Carolina university changed its name to better reflect its statewide mission.

What is University of South Carolina-Upstate? 

100

This is the popular USC Upstate tagline was coined by Dr. Bates. 

What is Spartan Pride....Magnified?

100

This term means "to lie" or "not be truthful."

What is "cap"?

100

Released in 1996, this song by Blackstreet featuring Dr. Dre became a massive hit, blending R&B and hip-hop elements.

What is "No Diggity"?

200

This Actor starred in both "Creed" and "Black Panther" as very two different characters. 

Who is Micheal B. Jordan? 

200

This is the number of Greek Letter organizations currently active at USC Upstate. 

What is 14? 

200

These are the names of the 2 residential halls at USC Upstate. 

What is Magnolia and Palmetto Treehouses? 

200

This phrase is used to express agreement or affirmation.

What is "bet"?

200

This 1992 SWV song, based on Michael Jackson's "Human Nature," became a number-one R&B hit and earned a platinum certification.

What is "Right Here (Human Nature Remix)"?

300

This Sci-Fi film series features characters like Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus.

What is the Matrix? 

300

In 1975, USC Upstate awarded its first degrees in this field, the program that originally justified this school's creation. 

What is Nursing? 

300

In February 2024, USC Upstate became the first university to receive this designation after partnering with the nonprofit Walt’s Waltz to pledge reducing mental health stigma on campus.

What is being designated a Walt’s Waltz Stigma‑Free Environment?

300

This term refers to a viral dance or challenge on TikTok.

What is a "trend"?

300

This 1996 track by Groove Theory, featuring Amel Larrieux's sultry vocals and Bryce Wilson's production, became a sleeper hit that epitomized '90s neo-soul.

What is "Tell Me"?

400

This acter played Jack in the 1997 blockbuster, "Titanic". 

Who is Leo DiCaprio? 

400

This is the year that USC Upstate became a 4-year university. 

What is 1975? 

400

This special hub of Student life activity opened in 1995.

What is the Olin B. Sansbury, Jr. Campus Life Center?

400

This term refers to someone who is overly devoted to someone else, often romantically.

What is "simp"?

400

This 1992 Boyz II Men ballad, written and produced by Babyface, spent 13 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, setting a record at the time.

What is "End of the Road"?

500

This spin-off of " All in the Family" featured a dry-cleaning business owner in Queens. 

What is The Jeffersons? 

500

This person was USC Upstate's founding dean. 

Who is Dr. Norbert A. Stirzaker? 

500

This was the first major academic building to be built in the northern segment of the campus.

What is the Health Education Complex?

500

This term refers to a student who is always attending campus events and activities.

What is "Being Outside"?

500

Released in 1994, this Crystal Waters song topped dance charts worldwide and was nominated for Best Dance Video at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards.

What is "100% Pure Love"?

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