Defined as obscure or interesting pieces of information, trivia spans various disciplines from history and science to pop culture and sports. While many associate trivia with game nights or pub quizzes, its significance extends far beyond entertainment. In an era driven by information, trivia serves as both an educational tool and a means of leisure, blending knowledge with enjoyment in a unique and stimulating way.

On Wednesday, March 26, at 6 p.m., the Writing Center at NMU hosted a fun trivia night in Jamrich 1315.

Students were greeted by welcoming members as they walked into the room, then had to come up with a fun team name. The team with the best name were awarded the first prize of the night.

Trivia questions included topics such as writing, literature, Michigan, books and movies. First, second, third and fourth places were all awarded prizes at the end.

During trivia, the tutors running the event would explain the answers and give background information about the topic as well, making sure students understood what the question meant.

“This event was very fun and informative,” said student Mena Wylykanowitz. “I’ve never used the Writing Center much and didn’t know much about it. It was great to get to know the staff and have some fun!”

Trivia nights, quizzes and online challenges bring individuals together in an enjoyable and interactive learning environment. Whether competing in a high-stakes game show or simply exchanging fun facts at a gathering, trivia encourages collaboration and a spirit of friendly competition.

Additionally, the joy of trivia lies in the way it transforms ordinary learning into an exciting adventure. The unpredictability of trivia questions keeps individuals engaged, creating an enjoyable method for absorbing information and having a great time.

Ultimately, whether it strengthens memory or simply brings people together in moments of shared excitement, trivia has a unique way of making knowledge both accessible and enjoyable. Trivia is also a great way to bring people together and have a fun time with family and friends.

The NMU Writing Center is a great place for students to go for tutoring or just support on an essay or paper. The next event the Writing Center is holding is a drop-in event before finals on Tuesday, April 15.

“We are a walk-in tutoring service for any student or community members, and we are a peer-to-peer tutoring service, so we don’t do dropping off papers for us to look at,” said tutor Abby Kerr. “We’ll work with the person in a collaborative session to do papers.”