Cyclone 101
What were the original colors of Iowa State?
Black and Gold!
This restaurant is an award winning smokehouse known for their brisket, ribs, and GIANT cinnamon rolls on Sundays
Cornbred
What conference is Iowa State in?
Big 12
The Zodiac
This 2,602-seat theatre has welcomed Bob Dylan, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, New York Philharmonic, and many Broadway productions including: Mama Mia! Chicago, Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde, and more!
Stephen's Auditorium
What year was Iowa State founded?
1858
Famous hotdog (and company name) in Ames that features Monterey jack cheese, crispy bacon, crushed potato chips and all the sauces!
Superdog
What Iowa State Football player was drafted 262nd and was "Mr. Irrelevant"?
Brock Purdy
What is the name of the tradition where students kiss under the Campanile at midnight?
Campaniling
This building houses the Maintenance Shop, a place where you can go to concerts, comedy nights and open mic nights?
Maintenance Shop
What is the name of Iowa State's marching band?
Iowa State University Cyclone Football "Varsity" Marching Band (ISUCF'V'MB)
This restaurant offers lots of barbeque foods including the Saucy Southerner, but they also have a big Ice Cream menu featuring over 50 sundaes.
Hickory Park
What is the name of the Iowa State Women's Basketball coach who led the Cyclones to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances?
Bill Fennelly
According to Iowa State tradition, what should you do if you want good luck at the Fountain of the Four Seasons?
Throw a coin into the fountain
What is the oldest building on campus?
Farm House Museum
What famous agricultural scientist and inventor attended Iowa State?
He promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion and he was one of the most prominent Black scientists of the early 20th century
George Washington Carver
This Campustown restaurant is known for Brazilian-inspired food
Café Beaudelaire
This current QB in the NFL was born in Ames, IA. While he did not play at Iowa State, he went to Ohio State and LSU before moving to the NFL and current QB of the Bengals
Joe Burrow
What are the names of the swans associated with Lake Lavern?
Lancelot and Elaine
How many bells does the Campanile have?
50!
Iowa State University was not always our name. What was the school's name when it was founded?
Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm
This Ames pizza restaurant is known for its thick, Denver-style pizza and rolled-edge crust
Great Plans Sauce & Dough Co
Widely considered the greatest college wrestler of all time, he finished his career at Iowa State with a perfect 159-0 record and four NCAA titles, later winning Olympic gold
Cael Sanderson
Legend says, if you want around ________ 3 times without talking, while holding hands, you are destined to be together forever
Lake Lavern
Now known as The Hub, this was once a train hub that connected campus to downtown with a small steam-engine. What was the name of this small steam railway?
The Dinkey