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Virtual Reality and Innovation Come to Georgetown

Beth Marhanka isn’t a gamer. But when she visited UVa while on sabbatical, she had the chance to try out the Oculus Rift, an immersive virtual reality product currently in... Read more

By November 13, 2015

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Dota 2: Frankfurt Major Preview

Right now, 80 individuals from all over the world are making their way to Frankfurt, Germany. They come from many places: The United States, China, Russia, Sweden, the Philippines, Peru.... Read more

By November 12, 2015

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Halftime Brunch Bracket Round Two: Cafe Bonaparte

The grandiose Wisconsin Avenue, what with it’s modern art galleries and upscale boutiques, seems to be the perfect location for Cafe Bonaparte, an ornate French cafe that specializes in upscale... Read more

By November 12, 2015

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A Day at the International Spy Museum

I have always wanted to be a spy. At the ripe old age of eight, to build my own résumé in the field, I decided to start keeping “spy notes”... Read more

By November 11, 2015

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The 250: The Imitation Game

After Bond Week, Halftime writers Danielle Hewitt and Katie LaScaleia are back with The 250’s regular programming—and this week’s film has just as much cunning, intrigue, and secrecy as any... Read more

By November 11, 2015

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The Weekly List: Hamilton

When I first heard about the rap musical about a founding father my first thought was “that couldn’t possibly be any good.” I cannot stress enough how wrong I was.... Read more

By November 9, 2015

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The Georgetown Voice Survey: The Best of Bond

In honor of the Voice’s Bond week leading up to the premiere of Spectre, coming to the big screen on November 6th, Halftime has taken a poll of what the... Read more

By the November 4, 2015

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The 250: Goldfinger

The 250 is back! This week, Halftimers Katie LaScaleia and Danielle Hewitt review the classic James Bond film Goldfinger in anticipation of the new 007 movie, Spectre, hitting theaters this Friday. Check... Read more

By November 3, 2015

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Halftime Brunch Bracket Round Two: Martin’s Tavern

A staple of Georgetown-neighborhood history, Martin’s Tavern was one of the first bars to reopen after prohibition. The Georgetown establishment has hosted at least six presidents, and it famously stands... Read more

By November 3, 2015

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The Weekly List: Shaken, Not Stirred

Any good James Bond fan knows that each installment in this espionage franchise is incomplete without its signature song. In its own way, each track strives to capture the essence... Read more

By November 2, 2015

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GU Litter Free Cleans up Halloweekend

We’ve just passed the time where we get to let go of midterm stress in fun, well thought-out (or extremely last-minute) costumes. The time where we actually think that spooky... Read more

By November 2, 2015

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The 250: Monsters, Inc.

It’s Halloween this weekend, and what better way to celebrate the spookiness of every college student’s favorite holiday by watching a beloved classic: Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. Listen to Katie LaScaleia and... Read more

By October 30, 2015

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Learning to Love “Freaky Fruits”

In the spirit of Halloween, it’s time to address the fear that we all have, but probably should only be held by adolescent children and lachanophobes: the fear of freaky-looking... Read more

By October 29, 2015

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The Halftime Brunch Bracket: Round Two

Halftime Brunch Bracket Round 2 The eggs have been scrambled, the forks put to use, and the results of our first brunch bracket round are in. In our second round... Read more

By October 29, 2015

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“They sell coffee there?”: The lesser-known Georgetown caffeine suppliers

What is a true Georgetown experience without “meeting for coffee sometime,” grabbing a shot of espresso before that class, or staying up until absurd hours in the morning with a... Read more

By October 28, 2015

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The Return of Gilmore Girls

Denizens of Stars Hollow rejoice! Gilmore Girls is returning for a limited run on Netflix. On October 19th TV Line announced that the beloved 2000’s television show would be brought... Read more

By October 27, 2015

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The Closet Otaku: The Implosion of the Anime Industry

Judging from the flood of yellow leaves that have descended upon my backyard (if that is even a valid description of the change in seasons), the fall 2015 anime season... Read more

By October 26, 2015

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The Weekly List: Halloween Edition 2015

That time of year is once again upon us. Candy, pumpkin, and sexy cat outfit sales suddenly go through the roof, and everyone here at Georgetown prepares for a night... Read more

By October 26, 2015

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Halftime Reviews: Arms Around a Vision by Girls Names

Girls Names has brought post-punk revival their third album, Arms Around a Vision. They have composed a melancholy, introverted perspective that shows a distinct departure from the style of their... Read more

By October 23, 2015

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Halftime TasteTest: Vittles Finds

On today’s episode of TasteTest, we find the weirdest food items available at Vittles. Then we eat them in front of a microphone. Our selection for this podcast is the... Read more

By October 23, 2015