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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


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...

Brandon Brooks (Weinberg ‘04) poses with ‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek. Brooks competed for three days, completing two come-from-behind victories.

NU alum surprises himself with two-day ‘Jeopardy!’ streak

January 18, 2018

Brandon Brooks (Weinberg ‘04) didn’t expect to win. After a come-from-behind victory on the popular quiz show “Jeopardy!” on a Jan. 5 episode, Brooks, the defending champion, went into Final...

McCormick senior takes second in ‘Jeopardy!’

April 7, 2016

McCormick senior Sabrina Fritz placed second in Wednesday’s episode of “Jeopardy!” finishing just $2 behind the winner. Fritz earned $21,799 by the end of Final Jeopardy, finishing behind competitor...

McCormick senior Sabrina Fritz with “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek on set. Fritz will appear on an episode of the quiz game show Wednesday afternoon.

McCormick senior to appear on “Jeopardy!” Wednesday afternoon

April 6, 2016

When McCormick senior Sabrina Fritz got the call, she went straight to her friend Kyle Condron’s apartment. “I heard the doorbell, and she was just standing there,” said Condron, a McCormick...

Communication junior loses in semifinal of ‘Jeopardy! College Championship’

May 13, 2013

Communication junior Dan Donohue was eliminated Monday from “Jeopardy! College Championship,” finishing third in the semifinal round of the tournament. Donohue led for part of the show, but sophomore...

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