BRAINROT
Short for charisma, your skill at charm or flirting.
What is Rizz?
What is the C.B. Hedgcock Building?
The world's largest wooden dome built in 1991 and home to NMU's Football and Lacrosse teams.
What is the Superior Dome?
The Queen of her nation and host of "Royal Court," this influencer turned mega-star got her start as the "kombucha girl" meme.
Who is Brittany Broski?
When this stimulant is removed from coffee, it's often resold to pharmaceutical companies & soft drink manufacturers
What is Caffeine?
A saying/reference originating from rapper Skrilla's song "Doot Doot" this trend has turned global after NBA player, LaMelo Ball became the center of its original edits due to his height.
What is 6-7?
A right-side hitter for USA Volleyball. A Tokyo 2020 Gold Medalist and 2024 Paris Silver Medalist. She played collegiate volleyball at the University of Cincinnati and currently plays for LOVB Houston.
Who is Jordyn Thompson?
Located on Presque Isle and known for its dark, rocky shore and cliff-jumping experience, this local nature attraction is also referenced as a name for a Marquette brewery.
What is Blackrocks?
A 2020 Netflix romantic comedy starring David Spade and Lauren Lapkus, which follows the pair as disaster strikes when the wrong girl shows up for an island resort vacation. This film has a 33% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is "The Wrong Missy"?
In 2023, noted devotee Ben Affleck appeared in this Massachusetts-based coffee chain's first-ever Super Bowl ad.
What is Dunkin'?
A meme featuring a large, rotund version of Bugs Bunny, often used humorously to describe something large or excessive.
What is Big Chungus?
The original name for volleyball, which also happens to be the name of a volleyball club in the Columbus, OH area.
What is Mintonette?
Its Native American name is "Mount Totosh," and its current namesake is derived from something sweet. This Marquette attraction is one of the area's easiest hikes with beautiful views of the Lake Superior shoreline.
What is Sugarloaf Mountain?
A 2014 Best Picture-nominated film that follows Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller), in his pursuit to rise to the top of the jazz drumming ranks. This also happens to be a great movie to watch on the Checker Bus.
What is "Whiplash"?
Adding this flavor, in powder or syrup form, turns a latte into a mocha.
What is Chocolate?
A fictional character often depicted as a pig-human hybrid who likes to make phone calls.
Who is John Pork?
The year that the "Libero" was introduced to NCAA Women's Volleyball. This also happens to be the year that Kelly Clarkson won American Idol.
When is 2002?
Its inaugural year was 1990; this Marquette event happens every February. A race spanning from Marquette to Grand Maris and back again, happening on sleds and pulled by furry friends.
What is the UP200?
The year the first-ever iPhone was released in the US.
What is 2007?
During WWII, many U.S. soldiers felt Italian coffee was too strong and created this drink--it's basically watered-down espresso.
What is an Americano?
A creepypasta or internet legend about endless, empty rooms with yellow wallpaper and fluorescent lights, often evoking a sense of unease.
What is The Backrooms?
Winning team of the first-ever NCAA D1 Volleyball National Championship Match in 1981. They went on to win two more in 2002 and 2003 and became a member of the BIG 10 in 2024.
What is the University of Southern California (USC)?
Founded in 2003, a local artist created this park just outside Marquette for his scrap iron sculptures to be admired.
What is Lakenenland?
A recurring villain in the iCarly universe, this character has a chicken named "Maurice" and has trapped the iCarly gang in her home twice during the series run under the guise of being a lonely super fan.
Who is Nora Dershlit?
The honor code of this Provo, Utah university instructs students to abstain from drinking coffee.
What is Brigham Young University (BYU)?