Horror/Halloween Movies
This killer doll possessed by a serial killer’s soul debuted in the 1988 film Child’s Play.
Who is Chucky?
Rising 535 feet in the Oakland neighborhood, this 42-story skyscraper at Pitt is the second-tallest educational building in the world.
What is the Cathedral of Learning?
Known as the "Festival of Lights," this autumnal holiday symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
What is Diwali (or Deepavali)?
They start out sour, then they’re sweet, and they share their name with colorful mischievous kids.
What are Sour Patch Kids?
The president of SASA.
In the Scream movies, this is the name given to the masked killer identity used by various villains.
Who is Ghostface?
This iconic Pittsburgh-area sandwich chain is famous for topping its sandwiches directly with french fries and coleslaw.
What is Primanti Bros.?
Meaning "Nine Nights," this major Hindu festival celebrates the victory of the Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura through dance, music, and devotion.
What is Navratri?
Elliott uses these peanut butter flavored candies to lure E.T. out of the woods in Steven Spielberg's 1982 film.
What are Reese's Pieces?
This event had taken place on a boat last year.
What is SASA spring formal?
Although Jason Voorhees is famous for it, he didn't start wearing this signature sports mask until Friday the 13th Part III.
What is a hockey mask?
The Monongahela, Allegheny, and Ohio rivers meet at this famous point located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh.
What is Point State Park (or the Golden Triangle)?
Festive doorways during autumn celebrations are often adorned with these intricate, colorful floor designs made using rice flour, flower petals, or colored powders.
What are Rangoli (or Kolam / Alpona)?
This candy bar advised viewers to "Have a break," prompting a signature snap sound in TV commercials.
What is a Kit Kat?
This event showcases many of Pitt's dance teams.
What is SASA Show?
"Do you like scary movies?" is the terrifying opening phone call question asked in this 1996 slasher.
What is Scream?
In 1954, Dr. Jonas Salk developed the first successful vaccine for this devastating disease while conducting research at the University of Pittsburgh.
What is polio?
Originating in Gujarat, this energetic folk dance performed with decorated wooden sticks is a staple during autumn Navratri nights.
What is Dandiya Raas?
Named after the founder’s favorite horse, it’s the best-selling candy bar in the United States.
What is Snickers?
This event has male contestants of all grades to showcase their talents.
What is MR.SASA?
In A Nightmare on Elm Street, Freddy Krueger wears a striped sweater made of these two colors.
What are red and green?
In 1989, surgeons at UPMC's Presbyterian Hospital made medical history by performing the world's first successful simultaneous transplant of these three major organs.
What are the heart, liver, and kidney?
During autumn festivities in Sri Lanka, this traditional dish made of rice cooked in coconut milk and cut into diamond shapes is shared as a sign of prosperity.
What is Kiribath?
This candy was named after Alexandre Dumas's classic novel.
What is 3 Musketeers?
These people are the senior advisor, freshman finance chair, and secretary of SASA. (SASA board members may NOT help with this question!)
Who is Saniya, Siyona, and Eshaal.