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

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Wizarding World’s “Diagon Alley” Misses the Standard of Original “Hogsmeade”

J.K. Rowling has gifted the world with an astoundingly magical universe ‒ not “magical” just for the wizardry, but for the exceptional network of stories housed within the pages of... Read more

By June 13, 2017

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Weekly List: Rainy Day

Amid all the heat, sunshine, and adventure of summer, a rainy day can be the perfect time for much-needed rest and relaxation. Next time the clouds come to douse your... Read more

By June 5, 2017

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Weekly List: Baila Conmigo (Part 2)!

It’s finally summer! The sun is shining, and you have no more responsibilities (until that summer job/internship starts up). It’s time to kick back, relax, and throw on some Latin... Read more

By May 22, 2017

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Discovering Radiohead’s OK Computer Twenty Years Later

Twenty years ago this week, Radiohead released its genre defying—and defining—OK Computer to widespread critical acclaim. The album was released just four months after I was born, and my parents,... Read more

By May 22, 2017

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That Show You Like Is Coming Back In Style

That show that you like is coming back in style. When Twin Peaks first aired in 1990, it was a huge hit with audiences. It combined elements of traditional murder... Read more

By May 18, 2017

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What to Binge Watch: Big Little Lies

A community of 1st grade mothers in Monterey, California meet murder mystery: perhaps not your average summer binge-watch session, but it’s definitely worth it for HBO’s Big Little Lies, a... Read more

By May 17, 2017

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Taste Test: Ben and Jerry’s

In this episode of Taste Test, Erika Bullock and Danielle Hewitt are joined by Alli Kaufman and Graham Piro for a discussion on Ben and Jerry’s ice cream.

By , , and May 15, 2017

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Weekly List: Summer Survival Guide

You’ve made it. Somehow, you survived the entirety of the spring semester and you’ve finally reached that coveted, barren expanse of time with supposedly fewer obligations. But beware: the upcoming... Read more

By May 15, 2017

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Trailer Takes: Dunkirk, It Comes At Night, and The Dark Tower

Dunkirk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7O7BtBnsG4   Graham: Of all of the promising films coming out this summer (and there are plenty), I am most excited for this one. Christopher Nolan is my favorite... Read more

By May 10, 2017

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Weekly List: Late Nights

It’s finals week, which means it’s time for a totally expected playlist theme, because Voice writers have just as much studying as the rest of you all. Here’s some musical... Read more

By May 8, 2017

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Bates Motel’s Tragic Final Hour is One for the Ages

“This is how it ends, isn’t it?” The phrase resonates throughout the final hour of Bates Motel, a series that, unlike many others, became better as the years went by.... Read more

By May 1, 2017

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Feud: A Tale as Old as Time

Classic Hollywood glamour. A messy rivalry. Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange returning to television. These might be just a few interesting aspects of Feud: Bette and Joan, currently airing on... Read more

By May 1, 2017

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Weekly List: Pups in the Park

Summer is upon us! And there is nothing more summer than heading to a baseball game. If you’re in D.C. for the season, go to Pups in the Park at... Read more

By May 1, 2017

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Trailer Takes: American Assassin, The Beguiled, and Wakefield

American Assassin – teaser trailer #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwHAGKxsbcg Brynn: I think I’d rather watch American Assassin on the couch in my pajamas than rush to see it in the theaters. The suspenseful plot... Read more

By April 27, 2017

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Taste Test: Oreos

This week on Taste Test, Erika Bullock is joined by Danielle Hewitt and Daniel Varghese to learn the history behind the milk’s favorite cookie, Oreos!

By , and April 27, 2017

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Stripped: Authority in Fashion

In this episode of Stripped, Emma Francois and Isabel Lord discuss unicorns and other fashion news (IKEA bag and Rihanna’s outfit), followed by an in-depth look at the role of education, childhood, and fashion in cultivating... Read more

By and April 26, 2017

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This Week in Halftime: From Comedians to Musicians

Brynn, Devon, and Emily share what they’re enjoying and looking forward to in arts and entertainment this week.   Brynn: Although I rarely have time to watch full television shows,... Read more

By April 25, 2017

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Weekly List: This Might Sound Weird, But…

Here’s a collection of songs whose lyrics sound, well, weird. But a kooky title doesn’t necessarily lead to a strange song (not that that’s a bad thing, though). The lyrics... Read more

By April 24, 2017

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Trailer Takes: Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Thor: Ragnarok and Detroit

Star Wars: The Last Jedi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB4I68XVPzQ Graham: Is it wrong that my reaction to this was just, “…eh?” Don’t get me wrong, there’s a lot to like in this trailer.... Read more

By April 19, 2017

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Weekly List: Lazy Sunday

When a hectic weekend of ~fun~ winds to an end, there’s a sweet spot between the chaos of your last two nights and the chaos of your week to come.... Read more

By April 17, 2017