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Alex Trebek Talks Hockey, 2016 NHL Playoff Predictions

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Alex has always deeply loved hockey. Sitting with him backstage, this is apparent as his face lights up when asked about when and where the fascination took hold. After years of lacing up his skates and creating lifelong memories on ice, he no longer plays, but remains an avid fan.

Monica Thieu: "Tuition, Room & Board"

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From Season 28

After graduating from the TAMS program, I went to Stanford to finish my undergrad. Jeopardy! winnings paid for a full year of tuition, room, and board – I don't think I would have been able to attend if I hadn't won Jeopardy! I guess Jeopardy! really did change my life!

Jennifer Chang: "My Dog Impressed Alex Trebek"

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From Season 34

Although I was only a contestant on one episode of Jeopardy!, Alex Trebek and I had a chance to chat one-on-one about my corgi, Siri! She has a fairly large following on social media and Alex seemed amused by her name and her fans. Here she is, in all her goofy corgi cuteness.

A Sneak Peek at the 2016 Jeopardy! Power Players Week

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We just taped the 2016 Jeopardy! Power Players Week, and The Washington Post was there, among others, to cover the event.

Leonard Cooper: "Paid for College!"

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From Season 30

The money has been a big help. I’ve used it to pay for part of my college tuition as well as to buy personally important things like a new guitar and a car. College is difficult enough to pay for and I wouldn’t have any of the other items without the winnings from Jeopardy!