Pop Culture
Who was a famous country music singer and songwriter that died in 2003?
What was the average retail price for a gallon of gas?
$1.59
Who was the Basketball legend that retired in 2003 and played for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards?
Michael Jordan
This American social networking service was first launched in 2003.
Myspace
What are you told on your first day never to do in the Fred Nichols Building?
Walk across the hawk
What was the most popular TV show in 2003?
CSI
What was a popular baby name in 2003?
Emma
Who was the highest paid athlete in 2003?
Tiger Woods
The World Health Organization issued a travel advisory against Toronto for what disease?
SARS
What dessert item was always a must to order for lunch meetings?
Food services cookie box
When Apple launched iTunes how many songs did it sell in the first week?
1 million
Name a retailer from 2003 that no longer exists?
Blockbuster Video
He became the first Canadian and first left-handed golfer to win the Masters.
Mike Wier
This Broadway musical premiered on Broadway in October 2003. Since then, it has become Broadway’s second-highest grossing musical.
Wicked
What does the acronym WLU stand for, most commonly referred by students?
We Line Up
What was one of the highest grossing films in 2003?
The Lord of the Rings
This was the most popular Christmas toy in 2003
Robosapien
What female tennis player won Wimbledon in 2003?
Serena Williams
This Laurier employee started in Human Resources in 2003 and will have their last day June 30, 2021.
Kate Konopka
Who would typically give extra time off to all staff at the staff holiday meeting?
What famous TV dating reality show aired for the first time?
The Bachelorette
Which fashion style was a must in 2003 and may have reappeared?
Crop top
2.1 million
What major combat ended in 2003?
Iraq
What is the oldest building on the Brantford campus?
Carnegie Buidling