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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

By September 26, 2014

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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

By September 26, 2014

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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

By September 26, 2014

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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

By September 26, 2014

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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

By September 26, 2014

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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

By September 26, 2014

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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

By September 25, 2014

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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

By September 25, 2014

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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

By September 25, 2014

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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

By September 24, 2014

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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

By September 24, 2014

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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

By September 24, 2014

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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

By September 24, 2014

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The Unlikely Collapses of the Brewers and A’s

The first half of the Major League Baseball season ended with two unlikely division leaders. The Oakland Athletics headed into the season without two of their most important pieces from... Read more

By September 23, 2014

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The Weekly List: Cop These Covers

[8tracks url=”http://8tracks.com/mkb108/weekly-list-the-cover-set” ] Welcome to the Weekly List! Now for you music fans out there, there is something fun and exciting that comes out on very rare occasions, much like... Read more

By September 23, 2014

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The Role of Stats in Deciding the MVP Race

Although the MLB awards won’t be announced for two months, baseball fans have started to engage in the yearly tradition of debating who deserves which award. The Mets’ Jacob deGrom... Read more

By September 23, 2014

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Latest Doctor Who Successfully Draws on Roots

Following last week’s rather unconventional Listen, it was probably a smart thing for Who-showrunner Stephen Moffat to return the series to its more formulaic roots. Time Heist, written by longtime... Read more

By September 23, 2014

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Everything to play for: Gibraltar’s National Team

The territory of Gibraltar has 30,000 inhabitants, 11 of which took the field earlier this month against Poland in a qualifying match for UEFA Euro 2016.  The team got crushed,... Read more

By September 22, 2014

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Image in the Age of the NCAA

On February 14, after star freshman point guard Tyler Ennis hit a half-court shot to defeat Pittsburgh 58-56, Syracuse Athletics’ official Twitter account, @Cuse, tweeted “get your Tyler Ennis jersey... Read more

By September 22, 2014

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Critical Voices: Bahamas, Bahamas is Afie

Whenever I find myself emotionally deep in the cheap seats, I often turn to my favorite artists for the inspiration I need to move forward. For most of my years... Read more

By September 22, 2014