Dealing with Stress
Pop Culture
UIC
Pop Culture 2
Event Ticket Answers
100

This stress-management technique involves focusing on your breath and staying present in the moment.

What is mindfulness?

100

This artist became the first woman to win Album of the Year four times at the Grammys.

Who is Taylor Swift?

100

UIC’s campus is divided into these two main sections.

What are East Campus and West Campus?

100

This TikTok trend revived Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” in 2020.

What is the cranberry juice skateboard video?

100

Use "I" statements, active listening, take a pause, work together

What are good communication strategies?

200

Experts often recommend getting 7–9 hours of this each night to reduce stress and improve mood.

What is sleep?

200

In Breaking Bad, the fictional fast-food chain used as a money-laundering front is called this.

What is Los Pollos Hermanos?

200

This architect designed the iconic UIC Pavilion (now Credit Union 1 Arena).

Who is Walter Netsch?

200

This HBO series is based on a popular video game franchise featuring Joel and Ellie.

What is The Last of Us?

200
The counseling center, the wellness center, the rec, CAN

What are some UIC departments you can contact for wellbeing support?

300

This hormone is released during stress and is often called the “stress hormone.”

What is cortisol?

300

This director made Get Out, Us, and Nope.

Who is Jordan Peele?

300

UIC is classified as this type of institution by the Carnegie Classification system.

What is an R1 research university?

300

This artist holds the record for the most Spotify streams in a single day.

Who is Bad Bunny?

300

Being able to talk/vent to others

What is one way your relationships can support your wellbeing?

400

Taking short breaks, stretching, or going for a walk are examples of this healthy coping strategy.

What is physical activity/exercise?

400

This TV series popularized the phrase “I’ve made a huge mistake.”

What is Arrested Development?

400

This UIC mascot represents strength and resilience.

What is Sparky D. Dragon?

400

This 2019 film was the first foreign-language movie to win Best Picture.

What is Parasite?

400

I can recognize how my emotions and behaviors affect my decisions or behavior.

What is emotional intelligence?
500

This campus resource is designed to help students cope with stress, anxiety, and mental health concerns.

What is counseling services (or the Counseling Center)?

500

This rapper released the albums IGOR and CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.

Who is Tyler, The Creator?

500

This library on East Campus is named after a former U.S. President.

What is the Richard J. Daley Library?

500

This social media platform rebranded itself to “X” in 2023.

What is Twitter?

500
Setting time aside each week to recharge or rest intentionally.

What is self care?

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