Music Vibes
This Taylor Swift album, released in 2014, marked her official transition from country to pop, featuring the hit “Blank Space.”
What is 1989?
This large, green plant produces oxygen and is often called the “lungs of the Earth.”
What is a tree?
This New Jersey university’s mascot is the Red Hawk, and its main campus is located in Montclair.
What is Montclair State University?
This Marvel Cinematic Universe character, played by Chadwick Boseman, first appeared in 2016 and became the king of Wakanda.
Who is Black Panther?
This planet is known as the “Red Planet” because of its reddish appearance in the night sky.
What is Mars?
Before hitting it big as a solo artist, Bruno Mars co-wrote this 2009 B.o.B. hit that declares, “I wanna be a billionaire so freakin’ bad.”
What is "Billionaire"?
This layer of the atmosphere is where most weather occurs, including clouds, rain, and storms.
What is the troposphere?
This student-run organization at Montclair State focuses on connecting students with campus life, events, and leadership opportunities, and often hosts large social and cultural events.
What is SLAM (Student Life at Montclair)?
This K-pop group, known for hits like “Dynamite” and “Butter,” became the first Korean act to top the Billboard Hot 100 multiple times and perform at the Grammys.
Who is BTS?
This is the largest organ in the human body, serving as a protective barrier and helping regulate temperature and water loss.
What is the skin?
In this 2006 Hannah Montana song, Miley sings, “You get the limo out front, hottest styles, every shoe, every color.”
What is The Best of Both Worlds?
This term describes a large mass of ice that slowly moves over land, shaping valleys and carving out landscapes.
What is a glacier?
This college within Montclair State University is home to programs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Science, and supports hands-on research and STEM outreach.
What is the College of Science and Mathematics?
This 2019 film, directed by Bong Joon-ho, won Best Picture at the Oscars and tells the story of a poor family who infiltrates a wealthy household.
What is Parasite?
This element, represented by the symbol “Au” on the periodic table, has been valued for thousands of years for its rarity, malleability, and use in jewelry and currency.
What is gold?
This artist, born Shane Michael Boose, dropped out of LaGuardia High School and went viral on TikTok with hits like “Back to Friends” and “Undressed.”
Who is Sombr?
When planning a multi-day hike, this lightweight method of carrying your shelter, sleeping system, and food allows hikers to travel long distances without relying on established campsites.
What is backpacking?
This Montclair State tradition, held every spring, features student performances, carnival games, food trucks, and live music to celebrate the end of the semester.
What is Red Hawk Day?
This rapper and producer, known for his album The College Dropout, famously interrupted Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.
Who is Kanye West?
This phenomenon occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, temporarily blocking the Sun’s light from reaching part of the Earth.
What is a solar eclipse?
This multinational girl group, formed through a Netflix reality show in 2023, features members from South Korea, Japan, Switzerland, the U.S., and the Philippines, and debuted with the EP Beautiful Chaos. Can you name all six members?
Who are Laura, Mannon, Yoonchae, Meghan, Sopha, and Dainella?
This system, often used by experienced hikers and mountaineers, involves planning your route and resources to avoid environmental impact, including staying on trails, packing out trash, and minimizing campfire use.
What is Leave No Trace?
This Montclair State University organization, established to support first-year commuter students, pairs them with mentors, provides campus resources, and hosts events to help them transition successfully to university life.
What is the Commuter Life Program?
In the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, this young girl from Kansas is swept away by a tornado to the magical land of Oz, where she follows the Yellow Brick Road.
Who is Dorothy Gale?
This term, coined by educational psychologist Lev Vygotsky, refers to the range of tasks a learner can perform with guidance but cannot yet perform independently.
What is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?