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What the name of our beloved mascot?

Louie the Lumberjack

100

What is the official elevation of Flagstaff, Arizona?

6,909′

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What is the Kayettes motto

Spirit, Service, Smile

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Northern Arizona University, a member of what conference?

The Big Sky Conference

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Arizona’s most famous and now official nickname, celebrates its most iconic feature, what is it?

The Grand Canyon also known as the "Grand Canyon State"

200

In November each year, the NAU community enjoys traditional Native American foods during this annual event at the Native American Cultural Center. What is the name of the event?

Stew fest


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What dwarf planet was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930 at the Lowell Observatory?

Pluto

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What is the name of a new member in Kayettes who is not officially a Kayette

A yettie
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How many NCAA Division I level athletic programs does NAU sponsor?

15 NCAA Division I level athletic programs

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Arizona has the largest contiguous stand of what type of tree in the world? 

Ponderosa pine trees stretching from near Flagstaff along the Mogollon Rim to the White Mountains region.

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This infamous gathering in the fall is a chance for freshmen to get geared up in blue and gold to show their #TrueBlueNAU spirit. What event is it?

Running of the freshmen

300

On average, how many trains pass through Flagstaff in a day?

100

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What year was Kayettes established?

1967

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How many intramural sports teams does NAU currently have?

NAU offers 30 different opportunities to participate in individual or team sports, as well as various other special events and tournaments.

300

What is the tallest peak in Arizona?

At 12,633 feet, Humphrey’s Peak stands as the tallest peak in Arizona.

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What does the NAU Forestry Club saw every time the Lumberjacks score?

“Tree cookies”

400

On October 24th, 2001, Flagstaff received this designation from the Dark Sky Association. What is the designation?

International Dark Sky City - Flagstaff sees on average over 280 sunny days per year, meaning dark cloudless nights for stargazing. 

400

Who is the founder of Kayettes

Karen Steinborn

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What team is the state's first three-peat 2016, 2017 and 2018 NCAA National Champions?

Men's Cross Country team

400

The region is home to how many national parks/monuments?

Northern Arizona is home to 9 natural wonders. Besides the Grand Canyon, you can explore the Petrified National Forest, Canyon de Chelley, Parashant National Monument, Navajo National Monument, Sunset Crater National Monument, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Vermillion Cliffs National Monument, and Wupatki National Monument. 

500

What are the first two lines of the NAU fight song?

Fight, fight, fight for NAU!

Take the ball and follow through.

Lead the blue and gold to fame,

As we win another game.

Cheer, cheer, cheer for NAU!

We want a victory!

So fight, fight, fight with all your might,

For we want a victory tonight!

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What 1994 film in which the main character passes through downtown Flagstaff and steps in dog poo on San Francisco Street, inadvertently inspiring the "S**t Happens" bumper sticker?

Forrest Gump

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When is Founder's Day?

The first Thursday in November

500

What is the name of the soccer stadium?

Max Spilsbury Field/Lumberjack Stadium in honor of their coach Max Spilsbury. Spilsbury coached at NAU from 1956-64, posting 58 wins over nine seasons. It was a mark that stood for the five decades before head coach Jerome Souers broke the record in 2008.

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At what place can you stand in one place and be in 4 states at once?

At Four Corners Monument, you can stand in 4 states at once. At this unique location in Navajo Nation, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico all join together in the only place in the US where 4 states meet.