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100

Constructed in 1865, this building is known to have been the first on Iowa State campus

What is Farm House?

100

This is the name of the cafe located in Parks Library.

What is the Roasterie?

100

Though it may have had a different name to start, Iowa State opened officially as a college in this year

When is 1869?

(Also accept 1858 for Iowa Ag College and Model Farm)

100

Commonly occurs around homecoming at midnight on central campus, but can be done year-round 

What is Campaniling?

(Also accept Curtis to Beardshear)

100

This is an easy and convenient way to grab a bite to eat.

What is the GET app?

What is a Get & Go?

200

Though its curse can be broken nearby, many students avoid the risk of getting to close to this landmark

What is the Zodiac?

200

The Brunnier Art Museum is open on these weekdays.

What are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday?

200

Since they were named in 1935 for a $10 prize, pairs of these two swans have been housed on Lake Laverne

Who are Lancelot and Elaine?

200

"O we will fight, fight, fight for Iowa State,

and ..." - Complete this second verse.

What is "may her colors ever fly"?

200

This on-campus is focused on reducing food insecurity.

What is the SHOP?

300

This landmark has stood on West campus since 1897, however is no longer in use

What is Marston Water Tower?
300

Parks Library sorts their books by call numbers in accordance to this system. 

What is the Library of Congress Classification?

300

Iowa State known to have broken a Guinness World Record in 2001 for creating the largest version of this food item

What is a Rice Krispie Treat?

(2,480lb, broke MSU's record of 2,260lb)

300

When students are "cursed" by one nearby landmark, they are able to rid themselves of the "curse" by doing this.

What is tossing a coin in the Fountain of the Four Seasons?

300

This is a place where students can borrow tech devices.

What is the Tech Lending Desk at Parks?

400

Constructed in 1891, this building once served mainly as a book store and post office on campus.

What is the Hub?

400

This club has a glass studio in the Student Innovation Center. 

What is Gaffer's Guild?

400

This number of people were in Iowa State's first graduating class.

What is 26?

400

An Iowa State couple is "destined to be together" if they follow this specific tradition at Lake Laverne

What is walking around Lake Laverne 3 times silently?

400

One can donate Dining Dollars to assist students that may need meal assistance through this service. 

What is the Give a Swipe program?

500

Well-known for ties to the Manhattan project, this building produced over 2 million tons of uranium in 1942

What is Ames Laboratory?

500

This artist uses salvaged glass objected to create intricate sculptures. 

Who is Amber Cowan?

500

This famous transit operated as the main means of travel in Iowa State and Ames until about 1929

What is the "Dinkey"?
500

This type of animal was Iowa State's first mascot, Durban von Der Gartenstadt.

What is a Great Dane?

500

This location is open for drop-in use of many gaming consoles.

What is the Esports Room in Beyer Hall?