2014 Sochi Olympics As we approach the end of January, we hockey fans are in for a treat. Why? Because all of our favorite hockey players will be competing against each other…
Holmes is Where the Heart is
The game, Ms. Hudson, is back on. BBC One’s cult hit drama Sherlock opened to the tune of 9.2 million viewers overseas as the much awaited series 3 debuted several weeks ago….
The Faceless Face of the Slender Man
On June 9, 2009 an internet forum dedicated to photoshopping creepy things into childhood pictures started an internet sensation. The forum, SomethingAwful, created The Slenderman, an eight foot tall humanoid creature with…
Listen to Lauren!
Dear Lauren, This past Christmas, I went a little crazy on the gift giving and now I am completely broke! How can I recover from this? I don’t regret giving as much…
Habit RPG: Your Life, The Videogame
A few months ago, I was online and I saw someone post something about a game called Habit RPG (for those of you who don’t know, RPG stands for Role Playing Game)….
Winter Storm 2014: A Late Holiday Gift
I think most Chicagoans can agree it was quite a ride living in “Chiberia” (as it has been named by a forecaster at the National Weather Service) during the first few weeks…
A Welcome Back Letter and the Importance of the Oscars
Heeeeeeeeere’s Johnny! Actually, it’s just me. Welcome back, everybody. I hope you all enjoyed your break from your diligent studies. But now it’s back to the grindstone and listening to me rant,…
A Word to the Wise on the Weather
Almost all drivers in Chicago know the feeling: conditions are wet, icy, slick and snowy. Everyone is driving on edge and potholes seem to come out of nowhere. We all seem to…
In the Gripe of Nostalgia
Nostalgia can be a beautiful thing. It can also be a beast. I do not consider myself a nostalgic person. Occasionally I’ll look at old photographs or watch a film that I…
SXU Introduces Canvas
A new Learning Management System has been introduced to Saint Xavier University in 2014. The new LMS, Canvas, was overwhelmingly approved by faculty last fall, according to the Center of Instructional Design…