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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


McCormick freshman Beni Keown forms a claw with his hand, the symbol for the Wildcats. Keown made it to the semifinals of the “Jeopardy!” College Championship, making about $8,000 in winnings after taxes.

After semi-finals loss, McCormick freshman reflects on his “Jeopardy!” run

April 19, 2020

Going on a nationally televised game show was never part of Beni Keown’s plan. Still, the McCormick freshman and Evanston native made it to semi-finals of this year’s “Jeopardy!” College Championship,...

Alex Trebek, the host of “Jeopardy!” McCormick Freshman Beni Keown will appear on “Jeopardy!” in early April.

McCormick freshman to appear on Jeopardy this April

February 17, 2020

It started off on a whim. It was about 10 p.m. last October when McCormick freshman Beni Keown decided to take the 50-question entry test to see if he could qualify for “Jeopardy!”  Keown didn’t...

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