Boomer History
The 1991 beating of this man at the hands of the LAPD sparked protests and riots all across the country.
Who is Rodney King?
From the five original members of this California band, famous for "Barbara Ann" and "Good Vibrations," only one of them could actually surf.
Who are The Beach Boys?
Formerly known as "Humanities," a UCLA building was renamed to this six-letter surname in 2018.
What is "Kaplan?"
Not a film about Airbenders, this James Cameron blockbuster has made more money at the box office than any other in history.
What is Avatar?
Who is Greta Thunberg?
The 2000 Summer Olympics, only the second in the southern hemisphere, were held in this most-populous "down under" city.
What is Sydney, Australia?
Millennials on TikTok and Twitter have recently come to the defense of this sweetly-named 8 Mile rapper.
Who is Eminem?
These two respectively citric and avian scooter manufacturers have found massive popularity among UCLA students in recent years.
What are Lime and Bird Scooters?
Over the course of the pandemic, this feline rapper inspired two massive TikTok dance trends: "Say So" and "Silhouette Challenge."
Who is Doja Cat?
The 2018 shooting at this Parkland, Florida high school inspired students across the country to "March for Our Lives."
What is Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?
"Ladies and gentlemen, we got him" announced the U.S. capture of this Iraqi dictator.
Who is Saddam Hussein?
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind splotlighted a more serious role for this zany actor than, say, Ace Ventura.
Who is Jim Carrey?
For good luck, UCLA students might tap the uplifted foot on this side of the Bruin Bear statue's body.
What is the right side?
"Baby, this is..." this True Jackson, VP and Akeelah and the Bee star.
Who is Keke Palmer?
Not "Batman," nor his sidekick, this is the middle name of U.S. President Joseph R. Biden.
What is Robinette?
Former V.P. Dan Quayle made headlines in 1992 when he misspelled this word in front of an elementary school spelling bee.
What is "potato?"
"Oops!" The world might have "cried a river" when this tabloid couple came to the 2001 AMAs matching in denim from head to toe.
Who are Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears?
UCLA Men's Basketball made history in 2021 as the first team to make it from the First Four to the Final Four since this school's team did it in 2011.
What is VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University)?
A 2021 Lil Nas X release and a 2017 Luca Guadagnino-directed film share this five-word title.
What is "Call Me By Your Name?"
It's the favorite fall vegetable of former First Lady Michelle Obama.
What is the sweet potato?
The 1994 Northridge Earthquake took place in the early morning hours of this holiday, which was first nationally celebrated less than ten years prior.
What is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?
Tom Hanks won the first of two consecutive Best Actor Oscars in 1994 for Philadelphia. His co-star in that film, this legendary actor, wouldn't get his until 2002 for Training Day.
Who is Denzel Washington?
Before coming to UCLA, John Wooden served as athletic director, basketball coach, and baseball coach at this school in his home state.
What is Indiana State University? (Will also accept Indiana State Teachers College)
A Nickelodeon sitcom about the merging of the Parker and Nichols families featured this theme song, written by one of the title actors.
What is "(I) Found A Way?"
Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman brought a peak to 2021 Inauguration celebrations with this original poem.
What is "The Hill We Climb?"