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Ray Allen: The Consummate Gym Rat

The NBA All-Star Weekend is always a special time of the year. We marvel at acrobatic dunks and trick shots in the Slam Dunk Challenge, watch Kevin Hart match up... Read more

By February 13, 2015

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HONM: History in the Making

“Would you mind if I took your photo?” “Don’t I look ridiculous?” “Actually, there’s this fashion movement right now called norm core, you wear what you wear to work, and... Read more

By February 12, 2015

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This Week in Hockey: Injuries and Intrigue

The Minnesota Wild is making a play to be the first team of the mid-season to break into the playoff grouping and everybody is getting hurt. Hockey lovers, it’s time for... Read more

By February 12, 2015

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The Mindy Project  And New Girl Continue Their Strong Runs

On the surface, Fox boasts a strong Tuesday night lineup of female-driven comedy, with New Girl and The Mindy Project airing consecutively. With New Girl in its fourth season and... Read more

By February 12, 2015

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I Am Jack’s Attempt To Ruin Childhood Icons

On November 18, 1985, Bill Watterson published the first part of Calvin and Hobbes, a comic strip that would run for 10 years. The series follows the adventures of the... Read more

By February 11, 2015

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The State of African Soccer

There is little debate that the World Cup is the world’s premier soccer event. Some might argue that the Champions League, especially the final, takes precedence, but that happens every... Read more

By February 11, 2015

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The Case for Coach Cal

On Saturday, the well-oiled machine that is Kentucky Wildcat basketball held off the Florida Gators, winning 68-61 and remaining unbeaten at 23-0. The Wildcats, while appearing beatable at times, have... Read more

By February 11, 2015

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Love on the Hilltop: Love at First Lick

Mollie’s piece is one in a series of articles titled “Love on the Hilltop,” that will run until Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s a bond with a person, place, or keepsake, these articles highlight the... Read more

By February 10, 2015

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Second Chances: NFL Edition

Many professional athletes are constantly under the microscope in terms of both their professional and personal lives. The limelight and constant attention is often too much for some stars to... Read more

By February 10, 2015

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Yield to Pedestrians: The Commercialization of Street Art

Whether you wander around a modern art museum with your eyes glazed over or find yourself contemplating the title of Marcel Duchamp’s porcelain urinal, most of us have been confronted... Read more

By February 10, 2015

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A Look Back on the Career of Dean Smith

This week the sporting community received extremely sad news as it was reported that legendary college basketball coach, 83-year-old Dean Smith, passed away last Saturday night. The success, influence, and... Read more

By February 10, 2015

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Evaluating Arsenal’s January Transfer Window

The January Transfer Window provides a unique opportunity for all managers in European football leagues. It allows them to purchase players in order to directly address the problems within their... Read more

By February 9, 2015

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Critical Voices: Kehlani, Cloud 19

The 19-year-old Bay Area native, Kehlani Parrish, has taken R&B to a new level with the release of her first mixtape, Cloud 19, this past August. On the outside Kehlani... Read more

By February 9, 2015

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Running To Slow Down

I wake up Saturday morning feeling anxious. My skin itches and my heart won’t stop fluttering. Sitting still hurts when my mind is racing faster than my flickering pulse. I... Read more

By February 9, 2015

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Western Conference All-Star Break Retrospective

Pretty much everyone expects that whoever comes out of the Western Conference will eventually win the Finals. I’m probably less bullish about this prospect than most others, but it is... Read more

By February 9, 2015

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The Weekly List: Love Machine

Everyone’s busy making plans for Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re settling in for a night with a loved one or preparing for a night of sweat and regret with a stranger,... Read more

By February 9, 2015

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Love on the Hilltop: a Snapshot of Sweden

This February I find my heart strings pulled by a good many wonderful people, but I also find myself waxing sentimental about the physical places and spaces that have shaped... Read more

By February 6, 2015

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HONM: College Roadtrip

“It’s not grey— it’s silver!” Emily carries with her a gym bag and a camera, nonchalantly slung across her shoulder. When she smiles for the camera, her cheeks nudge her... Read more

By February 5, 2015

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Toronto is Bad at Hockey and Other Shocking Revelations

Remember how last week I wrote about Toronto’s 6-game losing streak? Well, about that; it’s now a 10-game losing streak. The highlight of their past 10 games was that their... Read more

By February 5, 2015

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The Cavs are Coming

For much of this season, it looked like Cleveland was miles away from putting everything together, and that made sense to the skeptics. All of the causes for hype that... Read more

By February 5, 2015