LIFESTYLES

Holiday shopping guide of easy, last minute gifts for a nerdy friend

Holiday shopping can be hard. Between cryptic gift lists, friends refusing to tell you what they want, or the dreaded "I don't need anything" responses, the seemingly simple task of buying gifts for loved ones can become a nightmare. To make matters worse, getting good gifts can get expensive quickly. No one wants to be the guy that gives out cheap bootleg Pokemon dolls, but you don't want to break the bank either. Well no worries! We’ve compiled a list of great gift ideas. The best part? All of these items are $25 or less! While every item may not ship in time for the holidays, they are sure not to break the bank.


Image from 'Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator'
ENTERTAINMENT

‘Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria Simulator’ serves scares and fun for free

The horror and uncanniness of the series is still alive and well in ‘Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria Simulator’. Included with the horror are many humorous elements that serve to break the monotony of the game’s tone. This entry in the series does nothing to reinvent the wheel, but there is still pleasure to be had with the tried and true gameplay formula. It’s a competent entry that is sure to please fans and even entice some newcomers with its generous price.




ENTERTAINMENT

South Park Season 21, Episode 9: “Super Hard PCness”

“Super Hard PCness” is one of season 21’s best episodes yet. It has a lot to offer people watching their first season of "South Park" but even more for those who have been with the show since the beginning. With plenty of allusions to the past and great commentary on what’s going on in the present, this episode is one that surely should not be missed.



Muncie Police Department responds to reports of shots fired on Beechwood Avenue on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. Andrew Smith, DN
CRIME

Muncie Police investigating reports of shots fired on Beechwood Avenue

Muncie Police are continuing to investigate this morning after an overnight shooting just east of the Ball State campus. Muncie Police Department, University Police Department, Indiana State Police, Muncie Fire Department and Delaware County EMS were dispatched to the 800 block of Beechwood Ave. just before midnight on reports of shots fired. 


ENTERTAINMENT

What you should watch for Chanukah this year

Even if the movie or special isn’t great, in the end it feels good to be acknowledged in a media landscape that largely ignores the Jewish faith. To help you deal with that suppressed Chanukah fever, we’ve compiled a nifty little list of some Chanukah goodness…or badness…to watch this year while eating latkes and playing dreidel. 







Loading Recent Classifieds...