Published on Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Current events quiz answers

By NORTHERN STAR STAFF

1. Where are the 2008 Summer Olympics being held? Why has the Olympic Torch Relay been in the news?
A: Beijing, China. Protests have taken place in London, Paris and San Francisco during the relay. Among other issues, the protesters are against China’s humans rights past.

2. Name the 14th Congressional District Representative. (14th District includes DeKalb)
A: Bill Foster

3. What have police removed from an area near Eldorado, Texas?
A: Over 400 children were removed from a reclusive polygamist sect.

4. True or False? The Chicago Tribune won an Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting on Monday.
A: True.

5. Name the mayor of DeKalb.
A: Frank Van Buer

6. List the winners of the election for the new Student Association president and Campus Activities Board president.
A: SA President - Brent Keller.
CAB President - Lonnie Pollard.

7. Who won the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament?
A: Kansas Jayhawks

8. What recent statement did a top American commander in Iraq make regarding troop withdrawals? Who made the statement?
A: General David Petraeus said the U.S. should halt the withdrawal of troops after July for at least 45 days, if not longer.

9. What deadline has NIU President John Peters set to make a decision on the future of Cole Hall?
A: May 1

10. Which airline recently shut down?
A: ATA