Quizzes & Puzzles July / August 2026 Trivia Roundup Did you miss any of the recent weekly trivia on our homepage? Here’s your chance to catch up with nine questions! 1) In 2025, Will MacLeod ’26 earned silver for Team USA at the world championship of what unusual sport? Underwater hockey Ice swimming Cycle ball Chessboxing None 2) Sage Hall, originally built as a women’s residence, now houses … ? Department of Music Grad student dorm rooms Johnson Graduate School of Management Administrative offices None 3) “Ithaca” is home to the hero in what work of classic literature? “The Aeneid” “The Epic of Gilgamesh” “The Odyssey” “Beowulf” None 4) Joe De Sena ’90 is the founder of what extreme sport brand? Spartan Tough Mudder Savage Race Rugged Maniac None 5) Cornell University Press is housed in a historic mansion that was originally the home of which Big Red benefactor? Ellsworth Statler Willard Straight 1901 Jennie McGraw Fiske Henry Sage None 6) Of women who have served on the U.S. Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’54 was the … ? First Second Third Fourth None 7) Restaurateur Drew Nieporent ’77 founded all these famed NYC eateries, EXCEPT … ? Nobu Tribeca Grill Le Bernardin Montrachet None 8) Approximately how many gallons of ice cream does the Dairy Plant produce per year? 400 4,000 14,000 44,000 None 9) More than a century ago, how did the Big Red’s original live bear mascot get the name “Touchdown”? It’s the only name the bear would respond to. It was the winning entry in a student contest. The bear arrived when the football team was undefeated. During a game, he broke his leash and ran to the end zone. None Time’s up (Top: Photo by Ryan Young / Cornell University.) Published September 2, 2026 Leave a Comment Cancel replyOnce your comment is approved, your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Class Year Email * Save my name, email, and class year in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ Other stories You may like Bear Hugs Alum’s Books Show It’s Never Too Early to Teach Kids about Money Quizzes & Puzzles Cornellian Crossword: ‘Halls of Fame’ Campus & Beyond New Book by Music Prof ‘Mr. Mozart’ Fully Catalogs the Maestro’s Work