Nicole Lai


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Critical Voices: Anderson .Paak, Ventura

Anderson .Paak is truly a jack of all trades: a singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer. His music incorporates a wide array of influences, building from the foundations of funk gods... Read more

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Critical Voices: Khalid, Free Spirit

What does it mean to be a teenager in the 21st century? Our routines are characterised by staying up late finishing assignments, checking our Instagram feed every morning like clockwork,... Read more

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Halftime’s Favorite Animal Films

Bambi (1942). The Lion King (1994). Kung Fu Panda (2008). Everybody loves a good animal film, and we at Halftime always have a lot to say about our favorite movies.... Read more

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Shazam! Starts Bright, Only to Fizzle Out

Nobody is born a hero, but anybody can become one. This sentiment saturates DC’s latest film, Shazam!—a teen-friendly flick that follows the journey of a 14-year-old boy who is suddenly,... Read more

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Jordan Peele’s Us is a Terrifying Exploration of the Duality of Human Nature

The hall of mirrors was always my least favorite aspect of amusement parks. There is something distinctly unnerving about trying to find your way through a labyrinth that projects endless... Read more

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School of Rock Sticks it to the Man

Throughout the second half of January, the touring company for the Tony-nominated musical School of Rock brought a much needed explosion of energy to DC’s National Theatre during the country’s... Read more

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Glass is a Shattered Mess

It is safe to say that we’re living in the superhero movie era. They have taken over the box-office, the celebrity realm, and even the critical world: at the Academy... Read more

Halftime Leisure

Trailer Takes: Men in Black: International, Under the Eiffel Tower, and The Upside

Men in Black: International : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QA4g17HtNY Dajour: I’ve never seen a Men in Black film in its entirety, which is something I hope to change in the future—just not starting... Read more

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Concert Preview: Panic! At The Disco, Jan. 20, Capital One Arena

From its formation in 2004, Panic! At The Disco has maintained its presence as one of the biggest faces of rock in the 21st century. Their debut studio album A... Read more

Halftime Leisure

The Weekly List: Christmastime Classics

CHOKE ME WITH TINSEL, IT’S CHRISTMASTIME! 1. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas – Michael Bublé What better way to kick off the December month than a bit... Read more