How well do you know Bemidji State traditions? Try to ace this quiz

How well do you know the traditions that make Bemidji State University what it is? Take our latest trivia quiz and find out!

Whether you’re a current student or a graduate, think back on your good ol' college days, and maybe even some of the eras that came before you. Your challenge today is to find out how much you know about life at the university.

Want to share the fun? Send the quiz to a friend or classmate and find out who knows campus life the best!

And if this one stirs nostalgic feelings, visit History in the Pines for even more quizzes, stories, photos, and gems showcasing BSU's history over the years.

Good luck and game on, Beavers!

How well do you know your Bemidji State traditions? Time to find out!

1 / 8

Which of these is true about Bemidji State University’s Homecoming tradition?

The postgame lake jump began after a 1995 win over a ranked opponent.

The tradition started as a planned celebration organized by athletic staff.

Players have jumped into Lake Bemidji after every Homecoming game since the 1970s.

Only seniors participate in the Homecoming lake jump.

2 / 8

Which of these is true about Bemidji State University’s EuroSpring program?

The trip is limited to music and geography majors.

The program is a short two-week spring trip with no academic credit.

Students study in Oxford while paying BSU tuition and earning BSU credit.

Participants are required to fully transfer enrollment to a European university.

3 / 8

Which detail is true about parking on Lake Bemidji near Bemidji State's campus?

The university designates official parking rows on the ice each winter.

Students are required to register lake parking with Public Safety.

Only trucks and SUVs are allowed due to ice weight limits.

Campus parking enforcement cannot ticket cars parked on the frozen lake.

4 / 8

Which of these lines appears in Bemidji State University’s fight song?

“Victory echoes through the pines”

“Green and white will lead the fight”

“Onward Beavers, win the day”

“B-E-M-I-D-J-I”

5 / 8

Which of these encompassed Bemidji State University’s Madrigal Dinners?

A medieval-style dinner theater with music, costumes, and a scripted jester.

A formal etiquette banquet for freshmen during their first semester.

A winter concert series held outdoors on Lake Bemidji.

A campus-wide feast where faculty served students in the dining hall.

6 / 8

Which of these was actually part of Bemidji State's Paul Bunyan Week?

Students competed in axe-throwing contests judged by faculty.

A Paul Bunyan statue was built each year and burned at the end of the week.

Men were required to grow beards or risk paying a fine.

Classes were canceled for the entire week of festivities.

7 / 8

Which of these is true about Bemidji State University’s Funtastic Dance Follies?

The show was originally created as a competitive dance tournament between schools.

Participation was originally limited to dance majors only.

The first performance was held off campus due to a lack of suitable facilities.

It was renamed “Funtastic Dance Follies” in the 1990s to reflect modern styles.

8 / 8

Which of these is true about Bemidji State University’s annual powwow?

It began as a regional competition between college dance teams.

It is a student-only event closed to the public and community members.

It rotates locations each year between nearby Minnesota reservations.

It is one of the university’s longest-running campus events.

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