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Halftime is the Voice’s sports and leisure blog.



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CGI: Computer Generated Indifference?

American cinema has always been defined by its ability to innovate. Westworld, a small sci-fi movie released in 1973 starring Yul Brynner, changed the way movies would be made forever.... Read more

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FIFA’s Fraud: the 2022 World Cup Debacle

I remember feeling nervous excitement on the morning of December 2, 2010,  as I waited for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (more commonly known as FIFA) to  announce the... Read more

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Glover Park Farmer’s Market is a Delectable Basket

As a native Californian, there are few things I find more pleasurable than fresh, locally sourced produce. Just thinking about leafy, fresh-picked collard greens warms my soul; as far a... Read more

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The NFL Thermostat: Week 4

HOT 1. Steve Smith Sr. The former Carolina Panthers wide receiver promised “blood and guts” if he ever got the opportunity to face the Panthers as a member of the... Read more

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Twenty One Pilots Takes 9:30

In the middle of their set, lead singer of Twenty One Pilots Tyler Joseph said, “When you have the microphone you can do whatever you want,” and that’s exactly what... Read more

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Cracker Jack-Pot: The Million-Dollar Lyrics

When was the last time you heard the famous song “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”? If you can’t remember, perhaps try the last baseball game you attended. Now... Read more

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The Weekly List: The 90s are Back!

[8tracks url=”http://8tracks.com/mkb108/return-of-the-90-s” width=”610″ ] Do you miss neon windbreakers, Saved by the Bell, and original Pokémon? Go get your Walkman and get ready for this edition of The Weekly List.... Read more

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The Fantasy Update

This is no ordinary year of football. Three weeks in, many of the presumed top scorers have either underperformed, sustained a major injury, or been served a suspension. Of the... Read more

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The NFL Thermostat: Week 3

HOT: 1. Arizona Cardinals: Is there a more quiet 3-0 team in the NFL than the Arizona Cardinals? After moving on from Carson Palmer, the Cardinals have now won two... Read more

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Premier League Preview: Derby Day

This weekend has the potential to be a sensational one in the Premier League, with two major derbies on Saturday. First comes the always fiery Merseyside derby, in which Liverpool... Read more

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College Football: Where We Are Now

Every season, the preseason narratives surrounding every seemingly unbeatable team are gradually stripped away, but this process rarely happens as quickly as it has in 2014. Through four weeks, no... Read more

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In Jeter’s Shadow

This will be the last season for one of the most loyal players in the Major Leagues.  This American League captain proudly donned his pinstripe jersey through thick and thin.... Read more

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A Case for the Classics: 12 Angry Men

Courtroom dramas, in film and elsewhere, are generally concerned with lawyers. This makes sense–after all, lawyers are the main actors in the courts, presenting arguments and making cases, locked in... Read more

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As the Dust Settles: One Week Left

Apparently, 162 games are unnecessary: barring calamitous change, we have our playoff teams. Let’s dive right in: The AL Central This is the only real race left. The Royals are... Read more

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Square Dancing not only for Squares

Our taxi driver carefully guided us through the maze of cars that lined the dark, narrow street. He seemed a little confused dropping off a group of college students in... Read more

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NEEDTOBREATHE Dazzles at the Filmore

Few concerts are worth going to if they are on a Monday night during a week with essays due and exams looming. The NEEDTOBREATHE performance at the Filmore on September... Read more

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Learning to Love Super Mario

If there ever was a “Most Interesting Man in the World,” he would be named Mario Balotelli. On the pitch, he’s one of the most captivating figures in professional sports.... Read more

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Gotham Presents a Fresh Origin Story

Over the last decade, comic book heroes have found their home on the silver screen. While Marvel has created an empire in movie theaters, DC Comics has carved out a... Read more

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NBA Preview: Northwest Division

After a season of many surprises and even more disappointments, the Northwest Division heads into the 2014-15 season with quite a few questions still to be answered. Oklahoma City Thunder... Read more

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Erika’s Flea Market Finds: Georgetown

One of the perks of apartment living is, of course, the newfound decorating space. One of the downsides of decorating, however, is the costly endeavor of finding art objects with... Read more