What to Know
- 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek said he has been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer but intends to fight the disease and keep on working
- A dean at a New Jersey university resigned saying the school's decision to not consider bringing Chick-fil-A to campus
- It’s not Dwight Schrute’s slogan, but it still captures the essence of one Florida woman's elaborately themed 'The Office' bridal shower
Thursday, March 7, 2019
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1. 'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek said he has been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer but intends to fight the disease and keep on working.
In a video posted online Wednesday, the 78-year-old said he was announcing his illness directly to "Jeopardy!" fans in keeping with his long-time policy of being "open and transparent."
Trebek said he plans to beat the disease's low survival rate with the love and support of family and friends and with prayers from viewers.
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2. Dean Resigns Over College's Choice to Not Allow Chick-Fil-A
A dean at a New Jersey university resigned saying the school's decision to not consider bringing Chick-fil-A to campus because of its opposition to the LGBT community made her feel "like I had been punched in the stomach."
Cynthia Newman, former dean of Rider University's College of Business Administration, said her views as a "very committed Christian" and the fast food chain's views "mirror" one another.
Newman's resignation was first reported Tuesday by Campus Reform, a conservative news site that bills itself as a higher education watchdog. In a video interview, Newman said she resigned as dean last month.
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3. Florida Woman's 'The Office'-Themed Bridal Shower Goes Viral
Bells. Bouquets. Bridal shower shenanigans.
It’s not Dwight Schrute’s infamous “Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica” slogan, but it still captures the essence of one Florida bride-to-be’s elaborately themed “The Office” bridal shower.
Kayleigh Brown, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., posted pictures from the fan-filled event on her Facebook page, where it quickly went viral.
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