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‘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...

The geek phenomenon is here to stay

By Jen Weddle | February 18, 2013

If the lyrics from the song “The Geeks Get the Girls” by American Hi-Fi were trying to tell us something about geeks invading pop culture and the hearts of women, I think they were right. In a perfect world, all the geeks get the girl and even losers...

‘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...