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Word Origins
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This term refers to the social justice movement that recognizes and embraces the differences in how people's brains work.

What is neurodiversity?

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The month of October is the awareness month for this disease. Awareness is often signified by a pink ribbon.

What is breast cancer?

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This "Umbrella" singer hasn't released a new album since 2016 but has focused on building her Fenty empire.

Who is Rihanna?

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This famous basketball player led MSU to their first NCAA championship in 1979 and has had an illustrious career with the Lakers in the NBA.

Who is Magic Johnson?

200

This part of an egg gets its name from the Old English for “yellow”.

What is yolk?

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The month of April is the awareness month for this spectrum disorder which can affect how people interact, communicate, learn, and behave.

What is autism?

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The month of October is the awareness month for this condition that affects a person’s ability to focus, control impulses, and be still.

What is ADHD?

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This artist hasn’t released a solo album since 2016 but released a collaborative album with Anderson .Paak recently.

Who is Bruno Mars?

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This MSU residence hall has a covered up history of satanic rituals and sacrifice. It’s name is also a condiment for sandwiches.

What is Mayo?

400

A type of ear implant to help the deaf, it’s from the Greek for “snail”.

What is cochlear?

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The month of November is the awareness month for this condition that is characterized by abnormal electrical activity of the brain affecting people of all ages.

What is epilepsy?

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The month of October is the awareness month for this condition that is the collective term for dysfunctions of the ANS.

What is dysautonomia?

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This artist has Everest, his Bernese Mountain Dog, credited as the executive producer on his album Channel Orange.

Who is Frank Ocean?

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This MSU dining hall was once the largest non-military cafeteria in the US.

What is Brody?

600

This English word originally meant “empty orchestra” in Japanese. Its a popular activity with friends in front of a crowd.

What is Karaoke?

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This term is a learning disorder that affects mathematical abilities. People with this often have difficulty with number sense, arithmetic, and mathematical reasoning.

What is dyscalculia?

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The month of October is the awareness month for this organ that removes toxins from the body’s blood supply and regulates blood clotting.

What is the liver?

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This artist, part of a famous rap duo, hasn't released a rap album since 2006 but recently released a solo album consisting of only flute music.

Who is Andre 3000?

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Rapper Tee Grizzley allegedly robbed this residence hall while he attended MSU.

What is Hubbard?

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This word, meaning "a complete disaster," originates from a Greek word referring to a final action in a tragedy.

What is a catastrophe?

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This practice involves creating inclusive environments and practices that accommodate the needs of neurodivergent individuals in schools and workplaces.

What is universal design?

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The month of October is the awareness month for the pattern of abusive behavior by one partner against another in an intimate relationship.

What is domestic violence?

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This pioneer of cloud rap was held in a Swedish prison for assault in 2019 and has an album planned to release soon.

Who is A$AP Rocky?

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The MSU Spartan Stadium football field is composed of this well known and desirable species of grass. (Thanks World of Turf!)

What is Kentucky BlueGrass?

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This word for a blop or lump, perhaps of whipped cream or sour cream, may come from dolpur, Icelandic for “fat man”.

What is a dollop?

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