By: CHRISTINE AIKEN Columnist aikenc@umail.iu.edu How old will my child be before I expose them to “Star Wars” or “Super Mario Brothers?” I was somewhere between eight and ten when I got to experience those things. That is simply depriving a child of true joy in life. Let me say that I fully intend on
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By: CHRISTINE AIKEN Columnist aikenc@umail.iu.edu Undoubtedly, every “Star Wars” fan in the world nearly, or actually, screamed the first time they saw the new trailer for “The Force Awakens” the moment that Han Solo and Chewbacca appeared on screen. This isn’t “The Phantom Menace,” boys and girls. This is the first “Star Wars” sequel featuring
By: CHRISTINE AIKEN Columnist aikenc@umail.iu.edu Some say it is childish for adults to watch children’s movies and television shows unless they are watching them with an actual child. To those people I would ask, “Aren’t we all still children somewhere deep down inside?” If we are not, it seems to me that we should find
By: CHRISTINE AIKEN Columnist aikenc@umail.iu.edu This week’s column may be a slight departure from my standard nerdy fare, though I always say there is nothing without a hefty dose of silly on a regular basis. Silly is a very tame word to describe many of the hilarious segments you can currently view on late night
By: CHRISTINE AIKEN Columnist aikenc@umail.iu.edu It is amazing how an individual who doesn’t truly exist in reality can become a hero or an enemy to so many. When you think about it though, the reason for this is less about who they are and more about what they represent. Think about the commitment fans have
By: CHRISTINE AIKEN Columnist aikenc@umail.iu.edu With the latest wave of Amiibos recently launching, I thought it appropriate to talk about these unique figurines and why any gamer should be interested in them. Your first question might be “What is an Amiibo?” Excellent question! The Amiibo technology itself is wireless communications and storage that is used
By: CHRISTINE AIKEN Columnist aikenc@umail.iu.edu It’s almost that time again, ladies and gents. We once again begin the journey through space and time in a big blue box that is bigger on the inside as the new season of “Doctor Who” begins on September 19. The BBC is once again having a special event in
By: CHRISTINE AIKEN Staff Writer aikenc@umail.iu.edu If you’re looking to keep the debt monster away or simply want to improve your financial literacy, IU South Bend has a program for that. Knowing how to manage money and stay out of debt may be one of the most important things a student can learn while in
