The Nerdy World of ‘Game of Thrones’

Katie Spillane • April 19, 2026

I have always had a deep appreciation for all things nerd. I began at a young age with Harry Potter, but it was not long before I got hooked on the harder stuff. Suddenly, I was spending time on Tumblr and found myself a little too invested in the show Supernatural.

New Game of Thrones Spin-Off, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,’ Has a Comforting Debut

Jack Weynand • January 22, 2026

In a universe typically full of dragons and drama, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms feels unusually normal, with ostensibly low stakes.

To Which Victor Goes the Iron Throne? Lessons on Game of Thrones from Research on Civil Wars

Peter Krause, Samuel Biasi, Gabriella Haedelt Gabriella Haedelt, Caitlin Vasington, Andrew Wilson, and Allison Witt • May 29, 2019

"The history of Game of Thrones (and our world) shows that, although the rulers and even the rules of the game may change, the struggle for power with enemies and allies alike will likely remain, as actors exchange roles in a recurring play with a familiar finale."

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down

Opinions • January 21, 2019

Thumbs Up - Snow! Campus looks stunning, like a collection of iced Jesuit gingerbread houses. Acapella tryouts were Sunday, and consisted solely of singers dressed in Elsa costumes belting “Let It Go”...

‘Game of Thrones’ Accelerates In Action, Not Quality

Jacob Schick • August 30, 2017

The latest season of 'Game of Thrones' raises concerning questions about the quality of future episodes in the wake of a departure from the books.

Embracing the Stigmatized Ways of the Nerd

Isabella Dow • April 5, 2017

It's easy to stigmatize genres that one may not wholeheartedly embrace, but acknowledging our own nerd tendencies and accepting those of others would be better for everyone.

The Future of Violence in Entertainment

Chris Fuller • November 3, 2016

As special effects and virtual reality technology evolves over time, violence has become more prevalent and realistic in TV, movies, and video games. What does this say about how future generations will look at violence in the entertainment they take in?

Summer Television Gems Enthrall Viewers Through Fear, Oddities, and Crime

Caleb Griego • August 31, 2016

With so much exceptional television coming out of the summer of 2016, the coming months are sure to be rife with tokens of summer in the winter's binge to come.

In the Summertime, When the Weather is Fine

Chris Fuller • May 5, 2016

Summer's a great time not only to get away from the pressures of the school year, but also to catch up on the entertainment that school doesn't accommodate.

Family Matters in ‘Game of Thrones’

Caleb Griego • May 2, 2016

'Game of Thrones' may have forgot where it came from as the customs of the Seven Kingdoms become frequently and blatantly transgressed in Season 6.

Blood Continues to Draw, Boil, and Spill in ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6

Becky Reilly • April 27, 2016

There is no singular aspect that 'GoT' can look forward to, as all horizons in Westeros seemed to be headed down its signature roads of deceit, treachery, and violence that has made the show what it is.

From the Middle East to Westeros: A Flickering Light in Syria

Layla Aboukhater • April 3, 2016

In war-torn Syria, spurts of electricity offer an escapist glimpse into another world.