How one man killed Nicktoons… and his potential downfall

Nickelodeon has now dug itself into a hole, relying too much on “cheap” and “safe” entertainment, allowing competitors like Cartoon Network and Disney XD to dominate in the cartoon industry. Without a major change in direction, Nickelodeon may never revive the success of the Splat-era Nicktoons. But what catalyst could incite such a drastic change? Well, as it turns out, Dan Schneider.



Mrs. Mearns took part in the student cooking show “Slice that Price” on Nov. 14 hosted by Cameron Bowen. Mearns demonstrated how to make her mother’s Thanksgiving stuffing. Korina Valenzuela, Photo Provided
CAMPUS

Jennifer Mearns appears on student cooking show

Ball State first lady Jennifer Mearns has always wanted to appear on a cooking show, and  on Nov. 28 she will finally make her debut when she appears on “Slice That Price,” making a special batch of her mother’s Thanksgiving stuffing.


GAMING

Star Wars Battlefront: can the new game live up to old favorite?

It might even revolutionize the idea of sci-fi multiplayer shooters as more focus is given to gameplay and being player and consumer friendly with a fully fleshed out game. Perhaps it is time for gamers to start demanding finished products with compelling expansions instead of sections of a game being stripped out and resold in season passes.





ENTERTAINMENT

Do we need 280 character tweets?

But part of me hesitates to reject this character limit update, because the culture of Twitter has changed from that of quick quips and memes to policy-making statements and the soapbox of the people. A lot of important things can’t and shouldn’t be said in 140 characters. 







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