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Halftime is the Voice’s sports and leisure blog.

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Brighter days ahead: Ariana Grande’s new deluxe album is a cherry atop a masterpiece

eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead displays a level of thematic nuance and vocal expertise unrivaled by her peers.

By April 7, 2025

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The Outrun is devastating, hopeful, and quietly captivating

Ultimately, The Outrun begs the question: when your life is falling to pieces around you, when you come untethered, what do you choose to believe in?

By April 7, 2025

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The cultural history behind Brazil’s first Oscar win, I’m Still Here

I'm Still Here, based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir, portrays the devastating impact of Brazil’s military dictatorship

By April 7, 2025

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Justice and chaos collide: A first look at Daredevil: Born Again

The highly anticipated premiere of Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+ delivered a gripping blend of courtroom drama and thrilling action.

By April 2, 2025

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Top 10 greatest rock songs of all time

“Thunderstruck” – AC/DC Like a lightning bolt from the heavens, this iconic guitar riff strikes with pure electricity. As Brian Johnson’s raspy wails thunder throughout the soundscape, a swirling storm... Read more

By March 30, 2025

Halftime Sports

From the stands to the screens: Black women athletes can’t catch a break

“Piece of trash,” “thug,” “classless”—these social media comments described Angel Reese after the 2023 NCAA National Championship game against University of Iowa. Reese, then a Louisiana State University (LSU) women’s... Read more

By March 29, 2025

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In “The Giver,” Chappell Roan says save a horse, ride a cowgirl!

“The Giver” is an embodiment of everything that makes Chappell Roan, Chappell Roan. It’s witty. It’s camp. It’s sexy.

By March 28, 2025

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Thomas Sorber will explore NBA Draft option

Freshman Thomas Sorber, star forward for Georgetown men’s basketball, announced on Instagram that he is testing out the NBA Draft process, while maintaining college eligibility. Sorber wrote that he wants... Read more

By March 27, 2025

Halftime Sports

Natitude or nothing: Washington Nationals’ season preview

2025 marks the sixth anniversary of the Washington Nationals’ 2019 World Series victory. The team capped off their eighth consecutive winning season that year with a trophy to show for... Read more

By March 27, 2025

Halftime Sports

Washed downstream: Spirit fall to strong Current in their D.C. home opener

The Washington Spirit (2-1-0) held their home opener at Audi Field on Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd of 19,254 — a record for a Spirit home opener... Read more

By and March 26, 2025

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Baseball, blues, and beards: my experience at a Yankees’ spring training game

Spring is a time of change, rejuvenation, and growth. Major league baseball’s spring training has that and more. I had the opportunity to attend two Yankees spring training games at... Read more

By March 24, 2025

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American Murder: Gabby Petito: How technology is changing true crime

In 2021, America became transfixed by the brutal murder of Gabby Petito. Technology played a significant role in this story’s publicity.

By March 20, 2025

Halftime Sports

The Washington Spirit look poised for a championship run

After a painful loss in last year’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) championship game, the Washington Spirit retooled and are out for revenge. New roster additions strengthened the team in... Read more

By March 17, 2025

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Five years later, I question the 675 hours I spent playing “Animal Crossing: New Horizons”

I’ve decided to reflect on my history with the game—just how many hours in the past five years have I spent on this virtual island?

By March 16, 2025

Halftime Sports

Lando Norris World Champion? 2025 Formula 1 season prediction

The world of Formula 1 has become unpredictable, a contrast from the dominance that Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing showcased in the 2022 and 2023 seasons. In 2024, the... Read more

By March 16, 2025

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After 50 years, Saturday Night Live looks back and moves forward

For half a century, Saturday Night Live (SNL) has been a staple of American television, shaping and reflecting pop culture.

By March 10, 2025

New Writers Issue

Fashion faux-pas for female fans

Media and business conglomerates have overlooked the profitability of women’s sports for ages. Companies have bundled women’s sports media coverage into other deals on streaming platforms, and organizations have failed... Read more

By February 27, 2025

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American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson is a tell-all that puts the other involved members on trial

Netflix released American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson, a four-episode documentary diving into the criminal trial against the former professional football star.

By February 23, 2025

Halftime Sports

On the brink of history: Ovechkin inches closer to Gretzky’s legendary 894 goals

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on the National Hockey League’s (NHL) all-time career goal-scoring record. On Feb. 4, he scored an empty-net goal with 0.1 seconds left... Read more

By February 16, 2025

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Reparo! How do we fix the Wizards?

Our Washington Wizards need to rebuild. The team is 9-43 so far this season, dead last in the NBA, and on pace to break the franchise’s record for most losses... Read more

By and February 15, 2025