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The Voice’s takes on all things media and culture.

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Syllabi standouts: The best books Voice writers read for class

From comedy classes to ghost stories to Shakespeare, we’re making the most of our $95,000 year of education and sharing the highlights from our assigned course readings with you. Big... Read more

By , , , , and April 28, 2026

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The best part of TV? The space between the episodes

TV used to be something more. It was the campfire around which the family would sit each night. It was the centerpiece of national monoculture. When your show aired on... Read more

By April 11, 2026

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TWICE raised me. Now it’s time to let them go

For many Gen Alpha kids, the Korean pop (K-pop) group TWICE may only be known for contributing vocals to the soundtrack of KPop Demon Hunters (2025), which recently won two... Read more

By March 29, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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Heart vs. mind, soul vs. beat: Moving with Roberto Terrell Jr. in his debut

As we approach the end of the year, as a Dean collaborating with Roberto through our community health–focused intergenerational narrative project, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing him step into... Read more

By December 19, 2025

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Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein comes with complementary Daddy Issues™

Every once in a while, some director or writer grabs a classic novel and thinks, “Step aside, Shelley/Orwell/Dickens/[Insert Important Person Here]. I’ve got this.” Sometimes it’s genius. Sometimes it’s hubris.... Read more

By November 19, 2025

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The best places to cry on campus

Midterms got you down? Situationship not texting back? Clubs rejecting you right and left? College life can get overwhelming and sometimes, you just need to find a secluded place to... Read more

By and November 18, 2025

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The Woman in Cabin 10: A surface-level dive into a glamorous crime

What happens when a reporting gig turns deadly? The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025), directed by Simon Stone and based on the novel by Ruth Ware, follows journalist Laura “Lo”... Read more

By November 11, 2025

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The Show Must Go On (And On): Saturday Night Live Kicks Off Season 51

Everyone’s favorite live comedy sketch show, featuring celebrity hosts and an award-winning cast, is back for another riveting season, with fans trying to figure out if 30 Rock will be... Read more

By November 5, 2025

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Trailer Takes: Wicked: For Good brings the promise of success through authenticity and reimagination

When I first saw the trailer for Wicked: For Good (2025), I quite literally screamed (into my jacket) and booked my GCal (a month in advance) for this November must-watch.... Read more

By November 2, 2025