TRIO Knowledge
This federally funded program supports first-gen, low-income, and/or disabled students on campus
What is TRIO SSS?
This is the mascot of the University of Minnesota.
What is Goldy the Gopher?
This actor played Tony Stark / Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.
This tumbler trend among teens is now reported to be declining in popularity.
What is a Stanley tumbler trend.
A meme that went viral from an audio clip by Skrilla, especially basketball related with hand movements.
What is “6-7”?
TRIO students meet regularly with this person to help them stay on track academically and personally.
Who is their TRIO advisor?
This Minnesota campus building is home to the college of science and engineering and was completed in 2018.
What is the Walter Library?
This 2024 song by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars broke streaming records globally and held the #1 spot for many weeks
What is “Die with a smile”?
This archetype describes men who seem self aware about their masculinity but exaggerate their deep and emotional traits for clout.
What is a performative male?
When someone is delusional about something you call them…
What is “delulu”?
TRIO SSS offers free tutoring and workshops in these two key areas.
What are academic skills and career planning?
This major river flows right through the University of Minnesota's campus.
What is the Mississippi River?
This twitch streamer broke the platform record for most subscribers during the “Mafiathon 2” subathon.
Who is Kai Cenat.
This nostalgic 2000s aesthetic includes butterfly clips, low-rise jeans, and Juicy Couture.
What is Y2K?
This phrase became iconic after a kid’s interview about corn.
What is “It’s corn!” ?
These students work with TRIO staff to plan events and serve as peer mentors.
Who are TRIO student leaders or peer mentors?
This legendary coach led the University of Minnesota's Golden Gophers football team to four national championships in the 1930s and 1940s.
Who is Bernie Bierman?
This Puerto Rican artist became Spotify’s most-streamed artist three years in a row.
Who is Bad Bunny?
This Gen Z slang term for someone with a naturally attractive, charming vibe went viral thanks to TikTok edits.
What is “rizz”?
This terrifying mascot had his moment in the sun as a fast-walking purple menace.
Who is Grimace?
This TRIO partner office offers help with budgeting, credit, and student loans.
What is One Stop Student Services?
This bridge connects East and West Bank campuses
What is the Washington Avenue Bridge?
In The Bear, this phrase becomes a fan-favorite callback and workplace mantra.
What is “Yes, Chef!”?
This 2024 trend focused on healing, journaling, and reframing your inner critic
What is “self-parenting”?
This dancing purple skeleton is part of a viral, cursed song remixed into everything.
What is “Spooky Scary Skeletons”?