Philadelphia/UPenn Knowledge
The city that Ben Franklin moved to Philadelphia in 1723.
What is Boston?
This British singer, known for hits like "Hello" and "Someone Like You," has won multiple Grammy Awards.
Who is Adele?
The middle name of the Resident Advisor at Lauder College Hall shares its name with a famous U.S. founding father.
What is Alexander?
This 1997 epic film directed by James Cameron won 11 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.
What is Titanic?
A Millennial might tell you to 'YOLO' before making a bold choice. It stands for this philosophy.
What is 'You Only Live Once'?
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art were famously climbed by this movie boxer, portrayed by Sylvester Stallone, whose statue still stands in front of the museum.
Who is Rocky Balboa
This actor portrayed Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, becoming one of the franchise's most iconic figures.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
Mohamad, the Graduate Resident Advisor, hails from this historic city, the capital of Lebanon, known for its rich culture and vibrant history.
What is Beirut?
This 2014 film, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, won Best Picture and Best Director among its multiple Oscars.
What is Birdman?
A Gen Z might say 'it’s giving,' but a Millennial might say it’s this when describing an overall vibe.
What is 'has a certain energy' or 'reminds me of'?
This Nobel laureate, a professor at Penn, co-developed the mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines.
Who is Drew Weissman?
This pop star, known for her meat dress at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, is also an Oscar-winning actress.
Who is Lady Gaga?
Before pursuing his PhD, Mohamad earned this type of undergraduate degree.
What is Electrical Engineering?
This 2018 film about a young African-American man’s journey through the complexities of race and identity won the Oscar for Best Picture.
What is Moonlight?
"In this 1994 film, Tom Hanks plays a man with a low IQ who witnesses historical events."
What is 'Forrest Gump'?
This iconic structure on Penn’s campus, built in 1891, is known for its distinctive green roof and was featured prominently in the 1993 film Philadelphia.
What is the Fisher Fine Arts Library?
This filmmaker created groundbreaking movies like "Pulp Fiction," "Kill Bill," and "Django Unchained," known for his unique style and dialogue.
Who is Quentin Tarantino?
Andy, the Resident Advisor at Lauder College Hall, is pursuing three minors related to pre-med. They are Chemistry, Statistics, and this field that focuses on the organization and administration of healthcare systems.
What is Healthcare Management?
This 2019 film directed by Bong Joon-ho became the first non-English language film to win the Oscar for Best Picture.
What is Parasite?
This Swedish YouTuber, known for his 'PewDiePie' channel, is famous for his gaming commentary, vlogs, and humorous content."
Who is Felix Kjellberg?
This Penn alum and poet won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2020 for "her unmistakable poetic voice."
Louise Glück
This musician, born Reginald Dwight, is a rock legend known for hits like "Rocket Man" and "Tiny Dancer," and for his flamboyant stage presence.
Who is Elton John?
Mohamad and Andy's friendship simmered to perfection over a dish so good, you’ll want to dip it in broth before diving into campus life conversations.
What are Birria tacos?
This 1972 film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, won the Oscar for Best Picture and is considered one of the greatest films ever made.
What is The Godfather?
This British surgeon is known for developing the technique of antiseptic surgery, which drastically reduced post-surgical infections and death rates
Who is Joseph Lister?