Rhea Banerjee

Rhea was the Halftime Leisure Editor and majored in Business & Global Affairs, minoring in Justice & Peace Studies. She’s from Chicago, IL and loves to listen to a variety of music genres, try new foods, and obsess over fantasy novels and their film/TV adaptions.

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Vibrant community and the hardships of immigrant life In the Heights

Signature Theater’s In the Heights brings Lin Manuel Miranda’s genius to the DMV at an opportune time. Financial worries in an inflating economy and antipathetic narratives around immigration present ample cause for the important conversations highlighted by this musical.

By March 14, 2025

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A guide to D.C.’s lesser-known museums

There are over 200 museums in D.C.—hidden gems that speak to a plethora of cultures, histories, and stories that deserve a little extra love.

By and February 16, 2025

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Top 10 leisurely activities in D.C.

D.C. is teeming with rich history, and you shouldn't pass up the opportunity to explore it. You can peruse the original U.S. Constitution.

By , , and February 15, 2025

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The Voice Predicts the 2025 Grammys

After a particularly nasty streak of snubs in the Big Four categories over the last few years, the Academy has backed itself into a corner.

By , , , , , and January 31, 2025

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From donutgate to Hamilton, 10 things turning 10

The sun may have set on Glee, but the age of gleeks never ends. A decade later, fans are craving a reboot. What’s not to miss?

By , , , , , , , , and January 19, 2025

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A Complete Unknown is not really that unknown, but it is very impressive

Hollywood’s most recent biopic approaches stages of the star’s life with an effervescent, reverberating ambition.

By January 17, 2025

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GNX rides the wave of vicious victory, yet is not as sharp as previous releases

GNX is more centered on Lamar’s own power and esteem, a far cry from the humble, sincere lyricism of previous releases.

By December 25, 2024

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GREEN’s Trashion Show brings a new perspective to the fashion rage on campus

Would you dumpster dive for $200? That’s the cash prize up for grabs at Georgetown’s first Trashion Show, premiering on April 21 at 6 p.m.

By April 13, 2024

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D.C.’s first all-vegan Cajun joint opens on the National Mall

The city does not boast many vegan-Cajun restaurants, making 73 Farm a novelty for some, and a source of nostalgia for others.

By , and March 30, 2024

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The Voice predicts the 2024 Grammys

Ahead of the 2024 Grammys, the Halftime Leisure Staff predict who will take home the awards, along with declaring who should.

By , , , , , , and February 3, 2024