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Doctor Who event draws young fans

By Murphy Mahalik | November 20, 2013

Fans and aspiring time lords of all ages convened at the DeKalb Public Library for a celebration of the British cult-classic television show “Doctor Who.”The science fiction show is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week. Fans gathered at the...

‘Doctor Who’ returns with a lackluster season opener

By Aymie Telinski | April 1, 2013

“Doctor Who” returned in an episode that may have had fans asking the question “When?” rather than “Who?” As in, when will the writers give a detailed explanation of the newest companion? A revamped TARDIS, Wi-Fi that steals souls and a new...

‘Doctor Who’ fans gather at local shop for science fiction event

By Jen Weddle | October 22, 2012

Girls are making strides in proving their rightful place in science fiction fandom. Babs & Coco’s Tea Emporium, 818 W. Lincoln Highway, hosted Tea in the TARDIS on Sunday. The emporium was filled with Doctor Who fans donning TARDIS (Time and Relative...

Conversations that simply don’t need to happen anymore

By Hayley Devitt | October 15, 2012

You know how there are some conversations you’re tired of having? Do you ever get sick of the same worn-out topics? Like how a lot of us have pet peeves, there are some conversations I wish would die out. No. 1 is “The ’90s were the best for cartoons.”...

Who goes for Hugo

By Matt Hopkinson | June 9, 2011

Imagine being recognized for doing something that has only happened once since 1955. Lynne Thomas, NIU Founders Memorial Library curator, knows that feeling well.Thomas' book about the Doctor Who series, Chicks Dig Time Lords: A Celebration of Doctor...