TXST Trivia
What is the name of Texas State's Mascot?
Boko the Bobcat
What date is Halloween celebrated each year?
October 31st
True or False: Quiet hours are enforced during the weekends.
True
What’s the name of Texas State’s main library?
Alkek Library
In Coraline, what body part do the “Other Mother” and her world’s people have instead of eyes?
Buttons
What is the name of Texas State’s student newspaper?
The University Star
What vegetable were Jack-o’-lanterns originally made from before pumpkins?
Turnips, Potatoes or Beets
What’s one way to report a maintenance issue in your hall?
Submit a maintenance request through the housing portal (or tell your RA/front desk).
What is the name of our newest residence hall on campus?
Richard A. Castro Hall
What 1978 horror film features the villain Michael Myers?
Halloween
What is the name of the large outdoor space where students often gather between classes, located near Alkek Library?
The Quad
What is the most popular Halloween candy in the United States?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
What are the names of your hall's Resident Director (RD) and Graduate Resident Director (GRD)?
RD: Veronica
GRD: Anna
Where would you go for tutoring or study help?
The Student Learning Assistance Center (SLAC).
MathCats
etc.
In Hocus Pocus, what are the names of the three witch sisters?
Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson
What was the original name of Texas State University?
Southwest Texas State
In what country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
What should every resident put on their packages when they are having mail delivered?
Full Name
Room #
217 W. Woods St. San Marcos, TX 78666
What office helps students find jobs, internships, and career guidance? Where is it located?
Career Services
3rd Floor LBJ
In Scream, what’s the name of the town where the killings take place?
Woodsboro
What year was Texas State University founded?
1903
What do spiders symbolize on Halloween?
Bad Luck or Presence of Spirits
How much do you get charged for being locked out of your room? During the day and at night?
$5 during the day
$25 at night
Which historic building was the first structure built on campus and still stands today?
Old Main
What horror movie is famous for the line, “They’re heeere…”?
Poltergeist