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200

What is the oldest building on campus?

Old Main

200

How many states does WV border?

5 (Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia)

200

Name a famous celebrity/athlete/politician, etc. that went to Marshall

Billy Crystal, Randy Moss, Chad Pennington, Robert C. Byrd, Conchata Ferrel, Troy Brown, Mike D'Antoni, Hal Greer

200

Who is the current coordinator of the Yeager program (and a literal queen)?

Cara Bailey


200

Which dining hall is located near the commons dorms?

Harless Cafeteria

400

In which year did Marshall become a university?

What is 1961?

400

What is the name of the local amusement park in Huntington, with attractions such as the Big Dipper?

Camden Park

400

Name one of the celebrities who starred in "We Are Marshall"

Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox, Kate Mara, Anthony Mackie, January Jones

400

What year was the first class of Yeager scholars welcomed to the university?

1987

400

Name one of the libraries located on campus

Drinko, Morrow

600

Who is the current president of Marshall?

President Gilbert


600

Which resort in WV was used to house diplomats and soldiers during WWII?

The Greenbrier 

600

How many recognized clubs/organizations does Marshall have on campus?

230!!

600

How many Yeager scholars are chosen every year?

8

600

What is the name of the women's engineering club on campus? (Hint: Tyler mentioned it in the Q and A)

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

800

Where did Marco get his name from?

Marshall College

800

Where does "Bridge Day" take place?

New River Gorge Bridge

800

In which other cities in WV does Marshall have a campus?

Charleston, Point Pleasant, Teays Valley, Beckley

800

What was the major accomplishment that Chuck Yeager was known for?

Breaking the sound barrier
800

Which of these restaurants is NOT in the student center? Options: La Famiglia, Denny's, Chick-Fil-A, Starbucks

Denny's (It is at towers!)
1000

When does the water stop flowing in the Memorial Fountain?

November 14 (the anniversary of the plane crash)

1000

When did West Virginia become a state?

June 20, 1863

1000

In the past, Marco had a girlfriend! What was her name?

Marcia

1000

Name three of the current scholars in the Stadelman class of 2024

Addi, Alli, Bella, Mel, Shawna, Sofia, Tylers

1000

What is the name of Marshall's student run newspaper?

The Parthenon