Which Famous LBSU Alum Are You Destined to Meet in a Coffee Shop?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Which LBSU eatery is the best?
- A.
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  The Nugget
- B.
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  The Outpost
- C.
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  USU Food Court
- D.
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  Beach Walk
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  The Chartroom
2.
Do you prefer dogs or cats?
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  Dogs
- B.
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  Cats
- C.
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  Neither
3.
Is there an inherent meaning to life?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  I don't know
4.
How many games in The Walter Pyramid have you attended in the past year?
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- A.
  None
- B.
  1 - 3
- C.
  4 to 10
- D.
  More than 10
- E.
  I play in those games
5.
Do you believe in soulmates?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  I don't know
6.
What's your favorite LBSU study spot?
- A.
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  University Library
- B.
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  USU 2nd floor
- C.
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  Central Quad
- D.
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  Horn Center
- E.
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  USU 3rd floor
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  Other
7.
Do you live to work or work to live?
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- A.
  Live to work
- B.
  Work to live
- C.
  Prefer not to answer
8.
Where is the best napping spot on campus?
- A.
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  USU 1st floor
- B.
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  Central Quad
- C.
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  Class
- D.
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  University Library
- E.
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  USU Sunset Lounge
- F.
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  Parking lot (in a car)
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  Hammocks during Project Chill
9.
Is one lifetime long enough?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  I don't know
10.
Which college are you in?
- A.
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  College of the Arts
- B.
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  College of Business
- C.
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  College of Education
- D.
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  College of Engineering
- E.
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  College of Health and Human Services
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  College of Liberal Arts
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  College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
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  College of Professional & International Education
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  Undeclared or non-student
11.
Are you sure life isn't just a simulation?
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- A.
  No
- B.
  Yes
- C.
  I don't know
12.
How many times have you utilized the Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC) in the past year?
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- A.
  0 times
- B.
  1 - 5 times
- C.
  6 - 15 times
- D.
  16 - 40 times
- E.
  40+ times
13.
Do you think we're alone in the universe?
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- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  I don't know
14.
Are Crocs 'n' socks acceptable to wear in public?
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  Yes
- B.
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  No
- C.
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  Prefer not to answer

Quiz Outcomes

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Steven Spielberg
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Perhaps our best known alum, Steven Spielberg is the legendary director behind Jaws, Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, E.T. Raiders of the Lost Ark, Saving Private Ryan and many more amazing films. Based on your answers, he's the alum you'd bump into in a coffee shop! Be sure to ask for an autograph! “I wanted to accomplish this for many years as a thank-you to my parents for giving me the opportunity for an education and a career." - Steven Spielberg, upon graduating in 2002
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Steve Martin
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This award-winning comedian got his start as a philosophy major at CSULB, a place that allowed him to reflect on the human experience and apply his lessons to his jokes. If you ever see him at a coffee shop, be sure to ask him about the meaning of life. "If you're studying geology, which is all facts, as soon as you get out of school you forget it all, but philosophy you remember just enough to screw you up for the rest of your life." - Steve Martin
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Richard Carpenter
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It was as music majors at LBSU (known then as "CSCLB") that Richard Carpenter and his sister, Karen, formed "The Carpenters" in the 1970s. This chart-topping, award-winning music duo influenced artists such as Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney, and their legacy still lives on today. Hopefully you'll get to meet Richard in a coffee shop someday! "The image we have would be impossible for Mickey Mouse to maintain. We're just... normal people." - Karen Carpenter
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Jennifer Yuh Nelson
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As one of the champions of LBSU's illustration department, Jennifer Yuh Nelson's impression resume includes director of Kung Fu Panda 2, Kung Fu Panda 3 and The Darkest Minds. She was the first woman to solely direct a full-length animated feature from a major Hollywood studio, and her success as a female, Asian-American director has defied traditional expectations within the film industry. She's a true trailblazer, and you might just meet her someday! "When people feel safe, they can come up with ideas." - Jennifer Yuh Nelson
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Misty May-Treanor
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She's not just a legendary athlete; she's an iconic volleyball champion with LB pride coursing through her veins. With her teammate, Kerri Walsh Jennings, Misty May-Treanor won the Olympic gold medal in beach volleyball three times back-to-back from 2004 to 2012. With several other championships under her belt, Misty is a volleyball force to be reckoned with. If you meet her at a coffee shop, be sure to thank her for repping the Beach! "I would like to instill in people just to work hard. As long as they keep at it, their dreams will happen." - Misty May-Treanor
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Jessica Williams
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Beginning as a drama student at LBSU, Jessica landed her first major gig as a correspondent on The Daily Show. After demonstrating her comedic talent on a national stage, Jessica's career skyrocketed with roles in movies such as Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald and TV shows like HBO's Girls. She also stars in the Netflix movie The Incredible Jessica James and co-hosts the podcast 2 Dope Queens. If you're lucky enough to meet her, ask how she manages her time so well! "Get more confidence by doing things that excite and frighten you. It's impossible to be perfect, and you won't do a good job if you're too focused on proving yourself to others." - Jessica Williams
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Joe Kay
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Joe Kay is the artist behind Soulection, a music startup that supports up-and-coming musicians in our community and around the world. By highlighting independent musicians that dare to explore new sounds and styles, Joe Kay has enriched the underground music community in countless ways. If you meet him in a coffee shop, be sure to hand him your mixtape! "Always pay attention to who is present and genuinely involved in your life at your hardest times." - Joe Kay
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Jae
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The prodigy with the golden voice; Jae Park, better known as "Jae," is the multi-talented vocalist/electric guitarist of the South Korean rock band Day6. His claim to fame comes from his abilities as a singer, which he demonstrated as one of the six finalists in the hit TV series K-Pop Star. Though he had to halt his studies as a Poli Sci major to compete in the show, we're glad to see the risk paid off! When you meet him in the coffee shop, be sure to give him a proud "Go Beach!" "Be weird. Being normal doesn't get you far in life. Be who you are and only who you are. Don't let nobody shape you into something else." - Jae

Which Famous LBSU Alum Are You Destined to Meet in a Coffee Shop?

Long Beach State is home to many famous graduates. One day, you might be so lucky as to meet one of these alums. But which one will it be? Take this quiz and we'll make an inconsequential guess!

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