Oxy Alumni
This former president is Occidental colleges’ most famous alumnus (although he transferred before graduating).
Who is Barack Obama?
This athletic competition takes place every 4 years.
What are the Olympics?
The largest species of cat in the world, with subspecies including Bali, Siberian, and Bengal
(HINT: scientific name: Panthera tigris)
What is a tiger?
This is arguably the most famous street in LA, known for its stars and its broader connections to the entertainment industry.
What is Hollywood Boulevard?
He created Star Wars and turned his name into a media powerhouse. He transferred from Modesto Junior College to USC.
Who is George Lucas?
This Oxy alumnus (only 2 years), who played Batman as well as starring in Gone Girl and Good Will Hunting, won an Oscar for Best Picture for his movie Argo.
Who is Ben Affleck?
This boy band broke up in 2015, but most of the members have been able to find success outside of the supergroup.
What is One Direction?
The sharp, curved nails that cats can pull inside their paws when not in use
What are claws?
This was what originally on the famous Hollywood sign.
What is Hollywoodland?
He serves as the “Mayor of FlavorTown” and transferred from the College of the Redwoods to UNLV.
Who is Guy Fieri?
Oxy alum Nicholas Braun played cousin Greg in this HBO series about a dysfunctional (and very wealthy) family.
What is Succession?
This empire lasted for over 600 years, but did not make it out of World War I.
What is the Ottoman Empire?
The sharp, curved set of teeth adapted for cutting and tearing that tigers flaunt when they roar.
What are canines?
This iconic shopping street in Los Angeles features high-end boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment.
What is Rodeo Drive?
The second ever female supreme court justice, who was transferred from Harvard Law to Columbia Law.
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
Jacqueline Nguyen earned a degree at Oxy before going to this much larger Westwood university for her law degree. She now serves as a federal judge after being appointed by a fellow Oxy Tiger.
What is UCLA?
This actor is engaged to Katy Perry and has appeared in both the Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean franchises.
Who is Orlando Bloom?
This continent is home to the majority of wild tigers.
What is Asia?
This Mountain range lies to the north of LA and is visible from Oxy.
What are the San Gabriel Mountains?
He is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, and one of the richest men in the world. He transferred from The University of Pennsylvania to Nebraska (to be a little closer to home).
Who is Warren Buffet?
After a stellar college football career, this Oxy alum played in the NFL and AFL. After retiring from football, he spent almost 20 years in Congress. The Oxy stadium is named for this impressive alumnus.
Who is Jack Kemp?
This book by Ken Kesey is set in a mental hospital and explores the experiences of its patients.
What is One flew over the Cuckoo's Nest?
The common term for the behavior where a cat rhythmically pushes its paws in and out against a soft surface (We also do this to dough).
What is kneading?
This is the oldest operating movie studio in Hollywood, known for producing classic films like "Gone with the Wind" and "The Wizard of Oz."
What is Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.?
The author of the novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God”, who transferred from Howard University to Barnard College, where she was the only Black student.
Who is Nora Zeale Hurston?