USF FACTS
Founded in 1855, this Jesuit university is the oldest institution of higher education in San Francisco.
What is the University of San Francisco?
This Puerto Rican superstar’s name translates to “The Bad Rabbit.”
Who is Bad Bunny?
This iconic red-orange bridge is one of the most photographed landmarks in the world.
What is the Golden Gate Bridge?
This chocolate-and-peanut-butter cup is made by Hershey’s.
What is Reese’s?
Locals often call San Francisco by this two-letter abbreviation, not “San Fran.”
What is “SF”?
USF’s sports teams compete in NCAA Division I as part of this conference.
What is the West Coast Conference?
This alter ego, with a blonde wig and pastel suits, starred in his IGOR era.
Who is Igor?
This infamous former prison sits on an island in San Francisco Bay.
What is Alcatraz?
This chewy, colorful candy combines crunchy Nerds with a gummy center.
What are Nerds Gummy Clusters?
This slang term refers to the city’s fog, famously given a name like a person.
What is Karl the Fog?
USF’s mascot, Don Francisco, represents this type of Spanish nobleman.
What is a Don?
Rihanna performed at the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show while revealing this personal milestone.
What is her pregnancy?
Known for its winding curves, this Russian Hill street is often called the “crookedest street in the world.”
(Hint: It was in a movie... AntMan)
What is Lombard Street?
These rainbow-colored candies use the slogan “Taste the Rainbow.”
What are Skittles?
Once common in the 90s and early 2000s, this term means “cool” or “awesome” in Bay Area slang.
What is “hella”?
This steep campus landmark offers sweeping city views from its steps and was once a women’s college.
What is Lone Mountain?
Laufey studied at this prestigious Boston music college before rising to fame.
What is Berklee College of Music?
In 1849, thousands flocked to San Francisco for this historic event that transformed the city.
What is the California Gold Rush?
This chocolate-covered wafer bar’s slogan is “Have a break, have a ___.”
What is Kit Kat?
In SF lingo, this public transit system is called?
What is the MUNI?
The university motto, Pro Urbe et Universitate, translates to this in English.
What is “For the City and University”?
In 2023 Lana Del Rey, performed at this Tennessee music festival, wearing a floral dress and gloves.
What is Bonnaroo?
This neighborhood, home to colorful Victorian “Painted Ladies,” is featured in the opening credits of Full House.
What is Alamo Square?
These chewy ropes filled with tangy candy have been a popular Sweetarts variation.
What are Sweet Tart Ropes?
Locals might say they’re going “Down the Peninsula” to describe traveling south to this nearby tech-heavy region.
What is Silicon Valley?