Tucked away next to AA Driving School and iFratelli’s Pizza in Irving, a small comic book store serves as a hub of acceptance and community. In 2018, Shawn Besaw opened Sanctuary Books and Games. Besaw started the business with his extensive collection of comic books, but it has grown into a spot where locals come to play games and immerse themselves in all things fiction. Watch The Sidekick media editor Rhea Chowdhary and photography editor Vibha Viswanath talk to the owner and staff of Sanctuary about what the customers mean to them and the “sanctuary” they have created.
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Business Beat: Sanctuary Books and Games (video)
October 28, 2024
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Vibha Viswanath, Photography Editor
Vibha Viswanath is a senior and the photography editor for The Sidekick. She enjoys taking photos and filming videos for Coppell Student Media.
In her free time, she likes to bake and watch TV. Her comfort shows include "New Girl," "Brooklyn 99," and "The Office." She always looks forward to spending time with her family and friends, especially eating out at restaurants and watching movies
She always craves drunken noodles, Diet Coke and an iced chai latte. Vibha also has a Taco Bell obsession, one of the only fast food options with various vegetarian options.
You can contact Vibha at [email protected] or follow her on Instagram @vibha_kv.
Rhea Chowdhary, Media Editor
Rhea is a senior and the Media Editor for The Sidekick. She found her love for media stories through their ability to convey a strong message with sound and visuals. While she’s not cranking out a story, she loves to hang out with friends, grab a camera and take some photos or plop her Beats on and listen to music for hours. You can reach her through Instagram (@rhea.chowdhary), X (rhea_chowdhary) or email ([email protected]).