publication date: Tuesday, May 20, 2014 (part of Spring 2014)

category: Terrorism

clue: His favorite brick in the wall is the one in the middle.

explanation: The clue obscurely referred to the song "Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)" by Pink Floyd, a protest song against the British education system, with its repeated refrain, "We don't need no education." Shekau was the leader of Boko Haram, a Nigerian militant Islamist group violently opposed to Western education, including in their very name. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Samir Mehta, and Justin Woods

Spring 2014 Tournament: Justin Woods. Matthew Preston. Russ Wilhelm. Steve West. The list of winners includes some very talented players. Are you prepared to do what it takes to feel the thrill of victory? This tournament will produce the game's 60th champion.

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