All Things 2016
And the Oscar goes to...
Name the Verse
Bleed Green
Mav Madness
100

Rae Sremmurd’s track "Black Beatles" served as the primary background song for this viral internet trend where participants stayed completely still

The Mannequin Challenge

100

In 2020, this South Korean thriller directed by Bong Joon-ho made history as the first non-English language film to win Best Picture.

Parasite

100

"I can pull off any side quest through Christ because He maxes out my stats."

Philippians 4:13

100

Before adopting "Rams" in 1957, CSU's sports teams were nicknamed this, reflecting the school's origins as an agricultural college

Aggies

100

Located inside the Foster Field House, indoor sports enthusiasts can practice on this 38-foot-tall wall feature.

The Climbing Wall


200

The internet mourned the tragic loss of this 17-year-old western lowland gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo in May, turning him into an everlasting viral icon.

Harambe

200

Holding the record for individual nominations with 53, this legendary composer won five Oscars for scoring films like Jaws, Star Wars, and Schindler's List.

John Williams


200

"When two high-aura individuals team up, they both level up each other's skill sets."

Proverbs 27:17


200

CSU’s flagship brewing science program operates in partnership with this local, employee-owned craft beer giant founded in Fort Collins in 1991.

New Belgium Brewing Company

200

Built in 2018, Confluence Hall houses CMU's engineering programs and also serves as the home for this hands-on, non-profit community museum.

the EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum

300

In November 2016, Donald Trump was elected as this numbered President of the United States.

45th

300

She holds the record for the most acting nominations of all time with 21 total nods, winning three for Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie's Choice, and The Iron Lady.

Meryl Streep


300

"Stop micro-cheating on people's character so you don't get exposed for your own Ls."

Matthew 7:1

300

Standing in the middle of campus, this historic red-brick building served as the original student union before the Lory Student Center was built.

Johnson Hall

300

CMU offers an engineering degree program on its Grand Junction campus through a direct partnership with this flagship state institution on the Front Range.

CU Boulder

400

In April 2016, Beyoncé shocked the world by dropping this visual album on HBO, featuring tracks like "Formation" and "Hold Up".

Lemonade

400

Holding the record for individual wins with 22 competitive Oscars, this animation legend also holds the record for the most total nominations at 59.

Walt Disney

400

"Ehud hit him with the left-handed stealth takedown, buried the whole blade in his gut, and straight up lost the weapon."

Judges 3:21-22

400

The letters in the name of CSU’s live mascot, CAM the Ram, stand for this former 1950s name of the university.

Colorado Agricultural & Mechanical (or Colorado A&M)

400

Located near Whitewater, CMU houses "FIRS," a rare research facility commonly known by this informal two-word term used for studying human decomposition.

A Body Farm

500

In August 2016, this South American nation's Senate voted to impeach and remove President Dilma Rousseff from office.

Brazil

500

At the inaugural ceremony on May 16, 1929, this actor won Best Actor for his performances in two silent films: The Way of All Flesh and The Last Command. J

Emil Jannings

500

"Your energy is strictly NPC-level mid. You're giving zero passion and zero chill, so I'm literally gagging and canceling your subscription."

Revelation 3:15–16

500

From 1968 to 2016, Ram football games were played off-campus at this iconic venue tucked against the foothills.

Hughes Stadium

500

Founded in 1925, CMU was originally established under this three-word name.

What is Grand Junction State Junior College?