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100

Grand Valley State College was founded in this year.

What is 1960?

100

Known for her impalpable stage presence and iconic career, this Houston singer recently told fans to "giddy up" for her recent album release. 

Who is Beyonce?

100

The first student to earn varsity letters at UCLA for four sports (football, basketball, baseball and track), this legend was the first African American to play for a Major League Baseball team.

Who is Jackie Robinson?

100

"I never knew that she could dance like this. She make a man wanna ____ _____?

What is "speak Spanish"? (Hips Don't Lie x Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean)

100

Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio

Who is Bad Bunny?

200

Grand Valley has four former presidents. Name two.

Who are Thomas J. Haas, Mark A. Murray, Arend D. Lubbers, and James H. Zumberge?

200

Coming all the way from South Korea, these global superstars are known for their songs "Butter" and "Dynamite"

Who are BTS?

200

In 2009, this Judge became the first Latina to sit on the United States Supreme Court.

Who is Sonia Sotomayor?

200

"I want the money. Money and cars. ___ ___ ___ ___.."

What is "Cars and the clothes"? (Successful by Drake ft. Trey Songz)

200

Eric Bishop

Who is Jamie Foxx?

300

This was the name of the first student newspaper at GVSU: 

A. The Lanthorn

B. The Sawyers

C. The Keystone

What is C. The Keystone?

300

This Colombian-American singer of "telepatia" was featured on the Grammy winning song "10%" by KAYTRANADA and Grammy-nominated song "Get You" by Daniel Caesar.

Who is Kali Uchis?

300

WE DID IT JOE! This political figure is the first Asian-American & African-American to serve as the Vice President of the United States of America.

Who is Kamala Harris?

300

"Oh, well imagine. As I'm pacing the pews in a church corridor and I can't help but to hear.. No, I can't help but to hear ___ ____ ___ _____..."

What is 'an exchanging of words'? (I Write Sins Not Tragedy by Panic! at the Disco)

300

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta

Who is Lady Gaga?

400

The Little Mac Bridge was constructed in August of this year: 

A. 1963

B. 1965

C. 1967

What is B. 1965?

400

Singer of hits like "The Worst" and "Sativa" is of Spanish, Dominican, Japanese, African-American, Native American and German-Jewish descent. 

Who is Jhene Aiko?

400

In 1958, this Jazz songstress was the first African American to win a Grammy.

Who is Ella Fitzgerald?

400

Late at night when all the world is sleeping
I stay up and think of you
And I wish on a star
___ ____ ___ ___ _____ __ __ __...

What is "That somewhere you are thinking of me too"? (Dreaming of You by Selena)

400

Caryn Elaine Johnson

Who is Whoopie Goldberg?

500

Named after a Founding Board Control of Member, this traditional style housing option was the first dormitory on GV's campus.

What is (James) Copeland Living Center?

500

This Barbados singer traded microphones for lip stick by launching her own beauty line.

Who is Rihanna?

500

Known for her role in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and doing her own stunts throughout her career, this "Everything Everywhere All at Once" actress is the first Asian to win Best Actress at the Oscar's.

Who is Michelle Yeoh?

500

Hakuna matata! What a wonderful phrase!

Hakuna matata! Ain't no passing craze!

It means no worries, for the rest of your days...

___ ___ ____-____ ____

_______ ______!

What is "It's our problem-free philosophy...

Hakuna matata!"? (Hakuna Matata by Lion King cast)

500

John Roger Stephens

Who is John Legend?