Brandeis
G-zang is a building where science majors (and karaoke enthusiasts) spend too much time. The building is named after the man who invented what?
The q-tip
What is Schmidtys middle name?
Willard
In middle school what track event(s) did I qualify for state in?
2. 1600
Who was the first to reply to our summer email chain?
James “woggy” Waters
Dylan Whalen (class of 2025) was rumored to have what religious background? (worth 200)
Mormon
In what state did Louis D. Brandeis attend high school?
Kentucky
Before Brandeis, how many institutions did Schmidty coach at?
1 - Tufts
How many bones (of other people) have I fractured?
2
Who on this team made the trek to Paris, San Francisco, and Door County, this summer?
Shayna
In the past 3 years (starting fall 2023), how many Brandeis alum have come back to use grad year XC eligibility? (worth 300)
2 - Kayla and Henry
What is the average income (+/- $10,000) for full-time Brandeis professors according to academicjobs.com
$192,000
What did Schmidty major in? (must name both)
1. Psychology
2. Film and media culture
I have a history of cosplay. Which one of these characters did I never publicly dress up as?
The FTD Floral Mercury Man
Jasmine from Aladdin
A red chili pepper
A ram
Jasmine from Aladdin
How many people mentioned music in some way during their emails?
6
This group of gentlemen Dylan Whalen, Erik Lopez, and Spencer Lee (class of 2025) lived in a grad, appropriately calling themselves _______. (worth 300)
The Grad Chads
Who was the school almost named after?
Albert Einstein
What is Schmidtys marathon PR? (within the minute)
2:22:32
When I was in sixth grade, I had to choose between playing what sport and what instrument?
Basketball and violin
Who in their email claimed they had a goal in the lab they work in to “get my grubby little mitts on my own project”?
Evee and Parker
In his time as head coach at Brandeis, Schmidty has hired what three alumni to be his assistant coaches?
2026 - General Garett
2025 - Anna
2024 - Willem
The illusive underground tunnels of Brandeis connect what two spots on campus?
East shack and the SSC
What award in the Middlebury XC program is named after schmidty?
Michael “Schmidty” Schmidt MVP Award
In Puerto Rico, I consumed over 9 pounds of peanut butter over the 8 weeks I was there. How many chickens worth of chicken thighs did I eat? (i.e. 2 thighs is 1 bird)
51
Ari talked about graduating from LaGuardia High School this past spring, known for its production of celebrities. Name 1 celebrity Ari mentioned in his email that graduated from his school.
Timothee Chalamet, Marlon Wayans, Jennifer Aniston, Lola Tung, Nikki Minaj
List one alumni XC captain from each of the past 3 years (not including this one)
2025 - Hugh, Dylan, Calli, Katriona
2024 - Zada, Kyra, Spencer, Lucas
2023 - Willem, Sam, Adah, Lizzy