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Season 21 of The Bachelorette had just as many red flags as roses

This season of The Bachelorette has not felt like a triumph for Jenn or the historic AAPI representation she brings to the series.

By , and September 15, 2024

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Student discounts to keep on your radar

Whether you’re a new Hoya or a campus veteran, here’s your ultimate guide for making the most of student life without breaking the bank. Maximize your experience at Georgetown by... Read more

By August 25, 2024

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So You Think You Can Cry

Hopefully, SYTYCD will return with a more authentic, dance-centered rebrand that uplifts and supports its dancers.

By May 4, 2024

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Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” speaks to the club divas and the sexually repressed

More than anything else, Chappell Roan is reimagining the conventions and boundaries of pop, urging her listeners to embrace unseriousness.

By April 28, 2024

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3 Body Problem creates harmony from science fiction chaos

3 Body Problem perfectly juggles various plotlines, resulting in a binge-worthy eight-episode drama that innovates on classic sci-fi themes.

By April 27, 2024

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Hoyascope Today: Astrological prediction for Georgetown Day

What's in the stars today? Courtesy of the Halftime Leisure staff, choose your sign for your Georgetown Day horoscope reading.

By , , , , , , , , , and April 26, 2024

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Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” is a shot of amorous, retro pop

“Espresso” is undoubtedly a prelude to the next Sabrina Carpenter era: our sparkly, sensual pop princess knows what she’s doing.

By April 23, 2024

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Netflix’s Avatar: the Last Airbender may master the elements of spectacle, but loses the heart of the original

Combining several episodes into one made for a fast-paced experience, but took away crucial time for the show to flesh out its characters.

By April 18, 2024

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Shows on streaming you may have missed: Bad Sisters (2022)

With a second season confirmed and on the way, now is the perfect time to sit down and catch up on this fantastic show.

By April 17, 2024

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Game Review: Balatro is ruining my life

The key brilliance of Balatro lies in its replayability and creativity; I am compelled to explore so many different levels and synergies.

By April 16, 2024

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Charli XCX is embarking on a riotous escapade into the world of club culture and hyperpop

Despite only being three singles and a remix in, there's already no denying that Charli XCX’s Brat will be the album of the summer.

By April 15, 2024

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Family rot starts at the core in Peacock’s Apples Never Fall

The newest Moriarty adaptation relies more on character arcs than a convoluted plot, placing the onus of intrigue on the cast and dialogue. 

By April 8, 2024

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ZAYN strips down his style and boldly bares his introspection in “What I Am”

“What I Am,” like ZAYN’s previous work, is largely genre-defying, as evidenced by his signature riffs and runs.

By April 7, 2024

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In 2024, Hollywood and haute couture demand drama and spectacle

Pop culture sits at the confluence of film, TV, and haute couture: the realms take influence from and inspire each other.

By April 4, 2024

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Hazbin Hotel delivers the vibrance adult animation has-been missing

Hazbin Hotel strikes the perfect balance between the two while also developing complex characters and an easy-to-follow storyline

By April 2, 2024

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Drive to Survive: Season Six veers off track, trading documentary for drama

Despite ultimately falling flat in its content and filming style, the show will likely continue to pull new fans into the world of F1.

By March 26, 2024

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The Voice predicts the 2024 Oscars

The Halftime Leisure staff predict the likely winners and declare who the most deserving should be of the 2024 Oscars.

By , , , and March 9, 2024

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From house to hoedown: Beyoncé takes on country in surprise new singles

Beyoncé’s two new singles, “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” and “16 CARRIAGES,” embody the superstar’s experimental spirit.

By and March 1, 2024

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Shygirl’s Club Shy finds pleasure on the dance floor

The sounds of Club Shy harken back to the early 2000s, a nod to the golden years of quirky, carefree dance music.

By February 28, 2024

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A broken record: Will the Grammys ever “get it right”?

Ascribing the Grammys’s failures to institutional issues fails to recognize the collective Academy's role in excluding of artists of color.

By and February 18, 2024