Music
This artist, known for the hit "Purple Rain," won the Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1985.
Who is Prince?
This 2016 film, directed by Ryan Coogler, features a superhero from the fictional African nation of Wakanda and became a landmark film in superhero cinema.
What is Black Panther?
Founding year of the University of Pittsburgh
1787
This sport was featured in the 2024 Olympics and will not be making a return to the 2028 Olympics.
What is Breakdancing?
This 2019 animated film features a young Mexican boy who travels to the Land of the Dead to uncover his family's history and follows the theme of Dia de los Muertos.
What is Coco?
This 2016 visual album by Beyoncé, which was accompanied by a short film, explores themes of race, identity, and infidelity and was a critical and commercial success
What is Lemonade?
This hidden location in Stranger Things is described as a parallel dimension to the human world and is connected to the mysterious disappearance of Will Byers.
What is the Upside Down?
This is the official name of the University of Pittsburgh’s mascot, which is a panther.
What is Roc the Panther?
This country has won the most Olympic gold medals in history, with a long-standing tradition of athletic excellence.
What is the United States?
This 2000 film, starring Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps, tells the story of a pair of childhood friends who fall in love while pursuing their dreams of becoming professional basketball players.
What is Love & Basketball?
This 2018 album by Cardi B won her the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, making her the first solo female rapper to win in that category.
What is Invasion of Privacy?
This TV show, which first aired in 2004, follows the lives of a group of friends living in New York City.
What is Friends?
Freshman residence hall at the University of Pittsburgh that that houses 1,800 students .
What is Litchfield Towers?
This NFL team, known for its "Steel Curtain" defense, has won six Super Bowl titles, tied for the most in NFL history.
What are the Pittsburgh Steelers?
This 2018 film features a soundtrack of original songs by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, including the hit song "Shallow."
What is A Star Is Born?
This "Queen of Soul" is known for hits like "Respect" and "Natural Woman" and won 18 Grammy Awards during her career.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This annual event, which started in 2008, is known for its high-profile celebrity appearances and elaborate costumes, often including themed decor and performances.
What is the Met Gala?
This building on the University of Pittsburgh campus houses the School of Law and is named after a prominent alumni donor.
What is the Barco Law Building?
This baseball player, known as "The Sultan of Swat," holds the record for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball history.
Who is Babe Ruth?
This filmmaker is known for his dark, imaginative films, including Edward Scissorhands and Beetlejuice.
Who is Tim Burton?
This genre, originating in New Orleans, is known for its improvisational style and includes subgenres like bebop and swing.
What is jazz?
This actress is known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series.
Who is Emma Watson?
This on-campus event celebrates the end of the academic year with live music, food, and games, often drawing large crowds of students and community members.
What is Spring Fest?
This NBA team, known for its "Showtime" era in the 1980s, has won a total of 17 championships, tied for the most in league history.
What are the Los Angeles Lakers?
This director, famous for his work on Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill, is known for his distinctive dialogue and non-linear storytelling.
Who is Quentin Tarantino?