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

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Taste Test: Chicken Nuggets

In the latest episode of Taste Test, host Erika Bullock, Jon Block, and Mike Bergin go on a journey through the many textures, tastes, and nostalgic shapes of the chicken... Read more

By , and October 14, 2016

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Saturday Night Undead

Wayne’s World protagonists Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar said it best when they mocked the media’s criticism of Saturday Night Live as Saturday Night Dead, both dismissing the banality of... Read more

By October 14, 2016

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Lessons from Literature: Siddhartha

“It may be important to great thinkers to examine the world, to explain and despise it. But I think it is only important to love the world, not to despise... Read more

By October 13, 2016

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Issa Rae’s Insecure: Comical Yet Candid

On October 9th, 2016, Issa Rae, star of the web series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, moves to television with her new HBO comedy, Insecure. The show is about... Read more

By October 12, 2016

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The Reel Pulpit: The Death of the Modern Movie Star

Hollywood, like any business, is always concerned about the bottom line. There was a time when a film’s success could be made or broken by who starred in the film.... Read more

By October 12, 2016

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Voice Your Style: Stormy Weather

Do you remember how depressing the rain was? At least some people know how to put it to their advantage and make a raincoat look chic. Morgan found this Burberry... Read more

By October 10, 2016

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The Weekly List: Pulling an All-Nighter

The first round of midterms has come and gone, and in its place, a whole new realm of stress and assignments has emerged. Now is the time to find yourself... Read more

By October 10, 2016

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Taste Test: It’s Poppin’

On this week’s episode of Taste Test, Erika, Danielle, and Daniel return to Trader Joe’s to uncover a few kernels of wisdom from America’s favorite snack: popcorn. The team covers... Read more

By , and October 7, 2016

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The 250: The Dark Knight Rises

Welcome to the 250! The 250 is a weekly podcast where Halftime staffers watch a movie on IMDb’s Top 250 list and discuss their thoughts on the work. This week... Read more

By , and October 6, 2016

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The Reel Pulpit: High Hopes for Doctor Strange

There’s no denying that the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has changed Hollywood. The release of Iron Man in 2008 jumpstarted an unprecedented set of interconnected films that were more than... Read more

By October 6, 2016

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Untitled Leisure Project: Bon Iver

Bon Iver is back! In this week’s Untitled Leisure Podcast, host Daniel Varghese, Leisure Editor Mike Bergin, Assistant Leisure Editor Caitlin Mannering, and News staff writer Michael Coyne, discuss the... Read more

By , , and October 5, 2016

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The Weekly List: Midterm Survival Kit

Midterms are upon us, and if you’re asking yourself, “How am I going to get through this?” The answer is by cranking the volume up to 100 and blasting these... Read more

By October 4, 2016

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ABC’s Designated Survivor Shows Promise

New fall television is always a mixed bag. Some shows earn a 10 out of 10. Some fall into the negative range. Then there are those that are strictly average,... Read more

By October 3, 2016

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Case for the Classics: Labyrinth

On January 10th, 2016, fans all around the world mourned the death of musical icon David Bowie. An innovative, creative, and unique individual, Bowie constituted a voice for the voiceless... Read more

By September 30, 2016

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The 250: The Dark Knight

Welcome to the 250! The 250 is a weekly podcast where Halftime staffers watch a movie on IMDb’s Top 250 list and discuss their thoughts on the work. This week... Read more

By , and September 29, 2016

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Lessons From Literature: Travels with Charley

“We have in past been forced into reluctant change by weather, calamity, and plague. Now the pressure comes from our biologic success as a species. We have overcome all enemies... Read more

By September 29, 2016

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Untitled Leisure Podcast: YouTube Rabbit Holes

On this episode of the Untitled Leisure Podcast, host Daniel Varghese, Erika Bullock, and Danielle Hewitt explore the dark depths of YouTube for your procrastination needs. Topics include makeup tutorials,... Read more

By , and September 28, 2016

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The Reel Pulpit: How to do Horror Right

It has practically become cliché at this point to say that jump scares are ruining horror movies. A litany of recent films, from Annabelle to The Woman in Black 2... Read more

By September 27, 2016

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The Weekly List: Hawaiian Reggae

If there are two things I miss most about the west coast, it is Mexican Food and surf music. Being a California girl and having a roommate from Honolulu, Hawaii,... Read more

By September 27, 2016

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American Horror Story Goes Back to Basics

As fans of the show know, it was clear after the last two seasons of popular anthology series “American Horror Story” that it was time for a change. After the... Read more

By September 26, 2016