Spider Facts
The name of this 1990 horror movie that stars Jeff Daniels and John Goodman, also doubles as the scientific term for being afraid of spiders.
What is Arachnophobia?
Passports are not required to travel here. Paninis, croissants, and sweet treats are near! With countries, oceans, lands so wide, find me turning side to side.
What is the international commons/globe?
This rapper just gave a shout out to one of our very own.
Who is Lil Dicky?
This body of water runs 340 miles through the heart of Virginia, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, and has a 10,000-square-mile watershed.
What is the James River?
Another phrase for office coffee, not to be confused with another substance.
What is “staff pot”?
This is the name of Peter Parker's (aka Spider-Man's) best friend, who later turned out to be a popular villain in the Spider-Man franchise.
Who is Harry Osborn?
Near the lake where Triceragoose roams. In a body of water the fish call home. This is where you’ll find a true love’s kiss. The view from this spot you don’t want to miss!
What is the gazebo?
This NASA astronaut served on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis.
Who is Leland D. Melvin?
This area of town is lovingly nicknamed the “The Mile of Style”.
What is Carytown?
How many floors does the Office of Admission have in this building?
What is “one”? (the second floor doesn’t exist)
The University of Richmond features this many Spiders as their "residential" pets, including a White-striped bird eater, a Pink zebra beauty, and more.
What is 8 Spiders?
Your tummy is grumbling, lunch is nowhere in sight. There’s many snacks to choose from, come get you a bite.
What is Melissa’s office?
This 2005 Spider grad went on to lead an alternative folk band, The Lumineers!
Who is Wesley Schultz?
This historic district is located in the heart of Metro Richmond and boasts more cast iron work than any neighborhood outside of New Orleans.
What is Jackson Ward?
This sandwich shop hates to see our office coming at lunchtime. (Which one do we order from the most?)
What is Jimmy John’s?
The name of the largest spider in the world, having a leg span of up to a foot!
What is the Goliath birdeater?
Are you a student in need of guidance? Visit this cottage and you’ll surely find it! By the Dean, where calm is found. This spot hides near leafy ground.
What is the Garden at the Deanery?
This Brooklyn Nets basketball player who graduated in 2022 went viral last year for being deemed “the shortest player in the NBA” who blocked a shot against Steph Curry.
Who is Jacob Gilyard?
In 1937, this man gave Richmond, Virginia its name when looking out over the James River from Libby Hill and exclaiming that the view looked like the view of the majestic Thames River in Richmond, England.
Who is William Byrd II?
It's a little chilly in here. You might want to bring a sweater or a blanket.
What is Pavilion B?
What team does The Collegian cite UR playing when we were first referred to as the “Spiders”.
What is “William and Mary”?
Winding paths beneath the trees, a place to pause, reflect, and breathe. This space offers a serene setting for mindfulness and rest. Take in this beautiful day and know that you are blessed!
What is the Labyrinth?
This alum was the trial judge on the landmark case Loving vs. Virginia.
Who is Leon Bazile?
The Richmond Union Passenger Railway was the first practical electric trolley (tram) system. Designed by Frank Julian Sprague, in what year did the trolley service end?
What is 1949?
Who did Ashanti make a friendship bracelet for this past spring?
Who is President Hallock?