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Portland a Thorn-y foe in Washington Spirit season opener

On Friday evening, 19,215 fans packed into a sold-out Audi Field as the Washington Spirit (0-1-0, NWSL) faced off against the Portland Thorns (1-0-0, NWSL) in their season kickoff. Excitement... Read more

By and March 14, 2026

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Bridgerton Season 4 is a welcome return to form

This review contains spoilers for Bridgerton Season 4. Netflix’s Bridgerton (2020-present) is welcoming its dearest gentle viewers back for a fourth season, and it’s just as flouncy and swoon-worthy as... Read more

By March 13, 2026

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Alysa Liu and the death of the grindset

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu didn’t just win gold in women’s figure skating. In the eyes of many Americans (or at least in mine), she won the entire... Read more

By March 13, 2026

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Halftime Leisure’s guide to the 2026 Oscar-nominated films

Sinners – Aaron Pollock Sinners (2025) transports moviegoers to an enchanted Mississippi Delta, during Prohibition when illicit booze and blues flooded juke joints. Twin brothers Smoke and Stack (Michael B.... Read more

By , , , , , and March 13, 2026

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Trinity Rodman’s record-breaking deal with the Washington Spirit

Just a few Metro stops from Georgetown’s campus, one of the fastest-growing leagues in global sports is packing Audi Field and reshaping the business of women’s athletics.  In their 14th... Read more

By March 13, 2026

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A love letter to Druid Stone and hate mail to conformity

Having been plucked from my Midwest emo basement scene, I’d been wandering around D.C. terribly nauseous from the withdrawals. Where was the screaming and the guitar smashing? The desperate cries... Read more

By February 23, 2026

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Trade wizardry in Washington

In a blockbuster three-team deal finalized on Feb. 5, the Washington Wizards sent Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, two first-round picks, and three second-round picks to... Read more

By and February 21, 2026

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Foot Bread and Jake from State Farm: A January Dream Journal

Much like mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, dreams are the vehicle of our subconscious. Enough with writing award-winning student journalism pieces. This new year, we should all focus... Read more

By February 18, 2026

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Let the light in! “Aperture” signifies a surprising shift for Harries worldwide

Millions of fans around the world spent the weekend recovering from severe whiplash. Over the course of eight days, Harry Styles announced a new album, dropped notice of a world... Read more

By February 14, 2026

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Voice Sports predicts all things Super Bowl

Asteroid City: Down with the Pats By Anna Cordova As a Denver-born Broncos fan and a family-adjacent Los Angeles Rams fan, this Super Bowl matchup is simply the worst-case scenario.... Read more

By , , , , and February 8, 2026

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Though charming, People We Meet on Vacation fails to stick its landing

People we Meet on Vacation gets its tropes and visuals right, but it lacks the chemistry that could make it an unforgettable rom-com.

By February 8, 2026

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How to become a Seattle sports fan

As we approach Super Bowl LX, Hoyas are divided about who to support this Sunday. Whether you’re a committed Patriots hater, just happy the Chiefs aren’t back again, or mostly... Read more

By February 6, 2026

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The Voice Predicts the 2026 Grammys

Song of the Year  Will Win: “Anxiety” by Doechii  Should Win: “WILDFLOWER” by Billie Eilish Kalshi shows high odds that “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters” will win Song of the... Read more

By , , , , and January 31, 2026

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Why should people run?

If anyone can say they are the greatest marathoner of all time, it’s Eliud Kipchoge.  Kipchoge, a Kenyan runner who has cemented his name as a marathon legend, won the... Read more

By January 27, 2026

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Hollow Knight: Silksong is a wake-up call for the gaming industry

The gaming industry is at an inflection point. Former kingpins of the industry, such as Activision and Ubisoft, have released flop after flop, while newcomers like FromSoftware have usurped their... Read more

By January 26, 2026

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Georgetown students tackle fantasy football punishments

Charlie Panarella (CAS ’28) sported a homemade “I suck at fantasy football” shirt for nine-and-a-half hours on Jan. 17 as he walked laps through Leo J. O’Donovan Dining Hall. As... Read more

By and January 25, 2026

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From La La Land to Brexit: 10 things turning 10 in 2026

The (height of the) dab By Ryan Goodwin Although technically created and popularized in 2015—thanks to the Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton—the dab reached its peak in 2016. From Musical.ly videos... Read more

By , , , , , , , , and January 24, 2026

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Five queer athletes out on the field

In case you’ve been living under a rock, you may not have heard of HBO Max’s latest hit, Heated Rivalry (2025). The show depicts the rivalry of two closeted hockey... Read more

By January 23, 2026

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The five deadly sins of Stranger Things 5

The science fiction/thriller, global phenomenon TV series Stranger Things (2016-2025) has officially ended after almost 10 years of 1980s nostalgia, beloved characters, and, let’s just say, some pretty strange things.... Read more

By January 23, 2026

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Crossing the window in Mussolini: Son of the Century

Mussolini: Son of the Century (2025) should feel less familiar, given that World War II concluded eighty years ago. However, through grainy, real-world historical footage of parades and speeches, viewers... Read more

By January 11, 2026