CNN10 News Quiz 5/15/24

What was the main reason for the cancellation of some university commencement ceremonies?

• Weather conditions

• Insufficient attendance

• Safety concerns due to campus protests

• Lack of funding

Which university's Muslim valedictorian had their commencement speech canceled?

• University of Southern California

• Duke University

• Virginia Commonwealth University

• Columbia University

What did students at Duke University do during Jerry Seinfeld's commencement address?

• Gave a standing ovation

• Walked out

• Chanted 'free Palestine'

• Remained silent

What phenomenon causes the Northern Lights?

• Lunar reflection

• Solar flares

• Coronal mass ejections

• Oceanic reflections

What was the reaction of students at Virginia Commonwealth University during Governor Glenn Yunan's commencement address?

• They remained attentive

• They applauded

• They walked out

• They protested

What did the University of Southern California do in response to safety concerns?

• Held the event online

• Rescheduled the commencement

• Cancelled the main commencement

• Increased security

What was unique about the class of 2024's experience according to Logan Bar?

• They had multiple graduation ceremonies

• They graduated without any ceremony

• They had a virtual graduation

• Their last normal graduation was in 8th grade

What action did Columbia University take for their commencement ceremonies?

• Postponed the ceremonies indefinitely

• Focused on individual school level ceremonies

• Cancelled all events

• Held a large central ceremony

What are the potential dangers of a solar storm?

• Oceanic disturbances

• Global warming

• Damage to power grids and satellites

• Increased solar radiation

What did the dean of students at UC Berkeley do during the commencement protests?

• Called for increased security

• Ignored the protesters

• Asked protesters to leave and offered to speak after the event

• Cancelled the ceremony