Scavenger Hunt

Rules:
  • You may work in groups of size 1-10. No individual may participate in more than one group.
  • All elements of all submissions must be unique.
  • No retouched/edited photographs.
  • All entries must be received by November 1st at 11:59 pm either in person or via email.
    • Submit the full names, departments, and emails of all group members.
    • Each element submitted must be clearly labeled. For example, a photograph of a group member at a GSA event could be titled "Jane/John Doe at GSA's Awesome BBQ Event!".
    • Any links to websites (youtube, guiness book of world records, etc.) must be complete, working, and appropriately labeled.
    • Please calculate and turn in your total number of entries in each category so we know we received every item you submitted.
  • Awards will presented at the Legislative Assembley meeting on November 9th including prizes totaling over $100! (If you cannot be present, please notify us in advance.)
  • In the event of a tie, the group with the earlier submission date/time will receive the higher award.
  • All decisions will be the sole discretion of the judges and appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Have fun, be safe, and good luck!

Around the Computer (Warm up)

What are the actual school colors for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln? 0.5 points
What is the state gem? 0.5 points
Who is the president of UNL? 0.5 points
The Fremont Dinner Train travels through what river valley? 0.5 points
What community is known as Nebraska’s 4th of July city? 0.5 points
What Nebraska event features the world’s largest chicken dance? 0.5 points
In what year did Omaha become the home of the College World Series? 0.5 points
Where is the 100th Meridian in NE? 0.5 points
What is the scientific name for the state flower? 0.5 points
What is Nebraska's motto? 0.5 points
Add yourself to the GSA listserv and become a member of our Facebook group! 1 point each

Around UNL

Attend a GSA LA meeting (dates and times) 2 points per attendance
Acquire signature of GSA Executive Chair at a GSA LA meeting 1 point
Submit a picture of a group member with two Vice-Chairs at a GSA LA meeting 1 point
Submit a picture of a group member shaking hands with the president of UNL 3 points
Attend a GSA Social Event 2 points per attendance
Attend a Huskers football game (stub or photcopy required) 1 point
Attend a non-football Huskers sporting event (stub or photocopy required) 2 points

Around Lincoln

Submit a picture of a group member in front of Memorial Stadium 1 point
Submit a picture of a group member at the top of the Capitol Building 1 point
Submit a picture of a group member in the middle of a corn field 1 point
Attend an event at the Lied Center (ticket stub as proof--students get a serious discount!) 3 points
Volunteer with a non-profit organization in Lincoln .5 points per hour verified
Submit a picture of a group member wearing Super Saver attire next to a HyVee employee (or similar rivalries) 3 points

Around Nebraska

Submit a picture of a group member in front of Willa Cather's house 3 points
Compete in a local (UNL/community/town/city/state-wide) eating competition or restaurant's food challenge 3 points
Win! 10 points
Visit 2 neighboring towns - submit a picture of a group member in front of each town's name on a landmark 5 points

Silly

Create a pushpin mosaic (proof in pictures) 2 points
Write an article for the Daily Nebraskan (must be published before November 20th) 5 points
Stage and film a music video, post on Youtube 5 points
Attend a GSA LA meeting dressed as a clown 5 points

Super Duper Difficult

Sell a potato chip shaped like a president on Ebay 3 points per $1 earned
Break a World Record (officially documented) 20 points
Conduct a bake sale on campus (judges must receive advance notification) 15 points
Train a parrot to repeat famous last words (no sharing parrots among teams) 10 points
Group picture on the Jumbotron at Memorial Stadium 10 points
Build a scale model of a famous building using only spoons 5 points