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What are our school colors? 

 Royal Blue & Gold 

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What is the symbol of Worcester?

Heart 
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What does FYS stand for?

First Year Seminar

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What dessert is most commonly associated with Thanksgiving? 

Pumpkin Pie 

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What is the name of our mascot?

Chandler 

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What is one of the biggest companies that originates from Worcester?

Polar Beverages

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What does LRC stand for?

Learning Resource Center

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What do most people watch on TV on Thanksgiving? 

Football and/or the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade 

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What are the top three most popular majors at Worcester State? 


Psychology, Nursing, Busniess

300

How many lakes and ponds are located in Worcester?

20!
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When is the last day of classes for Fall'25

Decemeber 8

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Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday? 

Abraham Lincoln 

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What year was Worcester State founded?

1874

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Where is the writing center located on campus? 

Sullivan Building, Room ? 

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What is the population of Worcester?

211,286

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What is MajorPlus?

Graduating with a Major+Minor or a Double Major

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What NFL team has hosted a Thanksgiving Day game every year since 1934?

The Detroit Lions 

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How many majors and minors does Worcester State Offer? 

95 undergraduate majors and minors 

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Where on campus can students go for mental health support?  

Counseling services, third floor of the Student Center, Room ? 

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How big is the collection of the Worcester Art Museum?

40,000 Objects

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When does the spring semester start?

January 20th

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The first Thanksgiving feast in 1621was celebrated by the Pilgrims and which Native American tribe? 

The Wampanoag Tribe 

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