UW-Stevens Point student-run radio station prepares for the return of World’s Largest Trivia Contest

WWSP 90FM's annual 54-hour trivia contest returns for its 56th year at the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point with "Trivia 56: THE LOVE CONTEST" April 17-19.

Trivia has been offered from the WWSP 90FM headquarters at UW-Stevens Point's Communication Arts Center, 1101 Reserve St., Stevens Point, since 1970. Teams must register at the station Monday through Thursday, April 13-16, between 3-7 p.m. or on Friday, April 17, between noon-6 p.m. Out-of-town teams will find forms and information at 90fmtrivia.org.

"The theme for Trivia 56: The Love Contest is, well, love. It's about spending a weekend with the people you love, and it's about celebrating love in pop culture. Love might just be the single most prevalent concept in music, movies, television, books and advertising, just to name a few of the categories we cover in the contest. It's universal," said Dave Coulthurst, 90FM trivia coordinator.

On-site registration is $40 per team, with proceeds benefiting the general maintenance of the radio station and scholarships for its student volunteers and staff. Trivia-themed merchandise, such as shirts, hats and mugs, will be available for purchase during registration and on the website. Contest festivities will kick off with showings of a surprise film and a parade of teams through the UW-Stevens Point campus.

The Trivia kickoff movie will be offered on Friday, April 10 with doors opening at 9:30 p.m. and the movie starting at 10 p.m., and Saturday, April 11 with doors opening at 9:30 a.m. and the movie starting at 10 a.m. at Rogers Cinema, 2725 Church St., Stevens Point. Admission is $3 at the door.

The Trivia parade will begin on Maria Drive north of campus at 4 p.m. Friday, April 17, with questions beginning at 6 p.m. The Trivia contest will be played until midnight, Sunday, April 19. For more information on the parade route and how to register visit 90fmtrivia.org/parade.html.

Eight trivia questions will air each hour, giving teams two songs worth of time to call in with the correct answer and score points. Two ongoing questions will challenge players to venture into the community to find the answers, while music montage and scavenger-hunt-style questions will also feature throughout the weekend. The top teams will earn trophies and bragging rights.

Teams from around the world will spend the entire weekend putting their knowledge, observation skills and reflexes to the test. With teams ranging from experienced veterans who've been playing since 1970 to newcomers just starting this year, the trivia contest is a chance for family and friends to reunite, have fun answering quirky questions and create lasting memories along with earning points.