From Whence They Came
One team member was born, raised, educated, and employed right here in sunny San Diego, home of the Coronado bridge. This former California governor (but NOT a native of the state) was the first person to drive across said bridge when it opened in 1969.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
The popular site Reddit sees use from its members on average of about 24 minutes a day. One team member is an avid user, or should we say lurker, of the site and could probably name at least two of these top three subreddit categories.
What are funny, AskReddit, and/or gaming?
Associations: syrup, butter, leaf, Canada, Great _____ (a SD Eatery)
What is Maple?
Studying abroad in Rome is a common trivia fact about one team member, but perhaps laws of the Italian capital are not. Law in Rome states that this animal is allowed to live without disruption in the place they were born. They can be seen climbing the walls of the Colosseum and sleeping among the ruins of the Forum.
What is a cat?
The namesake of some CSE team members' vehicles appeared on the front of Time magazine to celebrate his 75th birthday in 1931.
Who is Nikola Tesla?
The home state of one team member rallies behind the University of Knoxville, known for its unflattering but ever popular Tennessee Orange and equally synonymous and famous football alumni, Peyton Manning. This is the team's name for the school, and the moniker for the state, which adeptly comes from the state's militia and their eagerness to participate in the War of 1812: Let's Go ______ / The Tennessee ______s.
What are The Volunteers?
The first iteration of this activity commenced with football fans awaiting the outcome of the Yale v. Harvard game on Thanksgiving day in 1887. Why these alumni had broom handles and a boxing glove at the Farragut Boat Club is still a mystery for fans of America's other favorite pastime.
What is softball?
Associations: Liu, Hale, I Love, and In the Sky with Diamonds.
Who is Lucy?
A form of entertainment (which was obtained as a minor by a team member) that recognizes folks in a ceremony for the Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence.
What is theater?
Akin to other colloquialisms such as "bless your heart", this phrase is often used by a certain team member to sidestep coddling and inform students of less than ideal circumstances or information.
What is "as kindly as possible"?
This Middle Eastern nation (and one team member's familial ancestry), is home to the ancient city of Petra and the Dead Sea , the lowest point on Earth.
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A favorite season of some in which crops were taken was known in 12th- and 13th-century Middle English, as "haerfest" because of this phenomenon that occurs closest to the autumn equinox.
What is the harvest moon?
Associations: bear, Roosevelt, Ruxpin, women's lingerie, Westside
Who is Teddy?
Ernest Rady, a former part-owner of the San Diego Padres, is perhaps best known for his contributions to UCSD's School of Management where some team members have previously worked and obtained minors (in addition to even our own CSE undergraduate advisees). Despite his connections to our city, sports team, and school, Rady actually attended university in this country.
What is Canada?
An upcoming travel destination for one team member who has never gone further than 200 miles from San Deigo, this city is also home to Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia who share the auric experiences of being widows and divorcées in an NBC sitcom with the unforgettable theme song “Thank You For Being A Friend”.
What is Miami?
The surprising top attraction on TripAdvisor.com for Hopewell Junction, NY the hometown of one team member, considering it's mere two-hour journey from one of America's most popular, and populous, cities that also boasts the largest public version of this attraction in the entire US.
What is the library?
Born in the 1930s presumably on accident by Ruth Wakefield, the original recipe for this timeless culinary masterpiece was allegedly signed away in a deal to a large company wherein creator Ruth received a measly one dollar
What is the chocolate chip cookie?
Associations: Carter-Cash, bug, ancient Roman goddess, pearl and moonstones
What is June?
Two team members hail from universities, SUNY and University of Memphis in completely different eastern states. Despite these modern names, both schools began as this type of mundane-named institution which were established to train teachers and expand public education.
What is "Normal School"?
This barrier is often broken by characters such as Jim Halpert, beloved in our office on the hit show "The Office" as part of its mockumentary style.
What is the fourth wall?
While pursuing the Native Americans in 1797 after a flock of livestock was stolen, the Spaniards came upon a fertile valley in what is now southern California and "discovered" it on April 25. They proceeded to name the area this in honor of the Saint who is celebrated that day in the Christian religion and also serves as a location for one team member's alma mater and the hometown of another.
What is San Marcos (Los Vallecitos de San Marcos or Little Valleys of Saint Mark)?
A fun weekend activity or intense college pastime, this disc-based sport can't actually be called "Frisbee" as the word "Frisbee" is trademarked by Wham-O Toys Incorporated. Even though the word "Frisbee" is used colloquially, the sport is technically known by this name instead.
What is "Ultimate"?
Associations: Brussels, Farmers Market, bean, young person
What is Sprout?
Some team members had the experience of completing degrees during the most recent pandemic Covid-19, or the coronavirus. While the "19" is an obvious nod to the year the virus was discovered, the lesser known etymology of the "corona" refers to spike proteins on these viruses’ outer coating that give them the appearance of a this royal/ethereal head covering.
What is crown or halo?
An 8 letter amalgamation consisting of three parts. The first part is a three-letter acronym describing the type of customer that might visit Home Depot; the second part is the first three letters of a baby version of the beloved cartoon Garfield; and the last two letters are an abbreviation of a word often placed at the end of a business name that can signify the legal structure and organization of the business. When combined, this word is the name of a small business created, owned, and operated by a fellow team member on an online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of handmade, vintage, and craft items from around the world.
What is DIYKITCO?