Chris Castano

Sports

The Sports Sermon: World Cup worth the wait

People are going to spend ridiculous amounts of money on my favorite holiday, but it’s not Christmas or Chanukah. People dress up and drink heavily on my favorite holiday, but... Read more

By April 24, 2014

Voices

From digits to dehumanization: Minor League Baseball

Before the summer of 2012, I couldn’t have told you jack-crap about the sport of baseball. I had played in rec leagues back in middle school, but never really caught... Read more

By April 10, 2014

Halftime Sports

An "Everyone Problem," Not Just a "Russia Problem"

Let’s not kid ourselves. After #Sochiproblems, the annexation of Crimea, and concerns over the feasibility of Qatar 2022, a critical light will fall on Russia 2018 at some point. After... Read more

By April 9, 2014

Halftime Sports

Qatar 2022 Abuses: Why Are We Surprised?

This past Monday, the International Labor Organization condemned Qatar for not improving working conditions for migrant workers involved with the preparations for the 2022 World Cup. New information released by... Read more

By April 2, 2014

Halftime Sports

Brazil 2014 Team Preview: Colombia

Halftime is extremely excited to get off of the European continent and review a team with a little more spice. Colombia’s footballing stock has risen over the past few years... Read more

By March 29, 2014

Halftime Sports

Brazil 2014 Team Preview: Croatia

When it comes right down to it, the Croatians are a fun team to watch. Sadly, despite putting on good shows, they have performed less than admirably these past 12... Read more

By March 26, 2014

Halftime Sports

Brazil 2014 Team Preview: Spain

As Brazil 2014 fast approaches, Halftime thought it might be prudent to take a look at each of the 32 teams participating in the World Cup and assess possible lineups... Read more

By March 19, 2014

Sports

D.C. United on the rise

2013 was a year to forget for D.C. United. The capital club was absolutely horrendous, winning just three games the entire season. Their top scorer, midfielder Dwayne De Rosario, managed... Read more

By March 6, 2014

Halftime Sports

Beanpot Hockey 2014

For the first two Mondays of every February, college hockey takes over the city of Boston.  Northeastern, Harvard, Boston College and Boston University play against each other for the Beanpot,... Read more

By February 11, 2014

Sports

Catching up with Neumann

The Voice recently caught up with fourth overall MLS SuperDraft pick and former Hoya soccer star Steve Neumann. During his last year on the Hilltop, he was named Big East... Read more

By January 29, 2014