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The Sports Sermon: Tim Howard Takes a Break

If the U.S. soccer team were a living room, goalkeeper Tim Howard, on the squad since 2007, would be a couch— but not like the beer-soaked couch that’s travelled with... Read more

By August 29, 2014

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The Death of Death Cab?

There’s something about Seattle, Washington and the surrounding area that breeds angsty musical prowress like nowhere else. The city has given birth to artists such as Nirvana, Modest Mouse, Eddie... Read more

By August 29, 2014

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To Imitate and Deviate

Beyonce is revered as an idol. But, when paired with Jay Z, she transforms into a goddess. Together, the Carters become a dynamic duo, selling out concerts and creating an... Read more

By August 28, 2014

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Welcome to Fantasy Football

It felt like Christmas morning. It was finally here, the single most important day of the year, the day I for which I had waited the entirety of an agonizing,... Read more

By August 28, 2014

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A Case for the Classics: The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon, made in 1941, is a classic movie which has been held by many to be one of the best films of all time. Based on the book... Read more

By August 28, 2014

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The National League: A Month To Go

While the NL only has one divisional race closer than five games, the wild card spots are so up for grabs that the Marlins, I repeat, the Marlins, are in... Read more

By August 28, 2014

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From the Rooftops of Catan

Welcome back to Halftime! We’ve got a lot of really fantastic articles, videos, and events planned for you in the coming semester! Speaking of events, come out to Hoya Court... Read more

By August 27, 2014

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The American League: One Month Out

With every passing day on the slow march toward October, the American League playoff contenders look more and more clear-cut. Here’s my take on the AL heading into September: AL... Read more

By August 27, 2014

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Neon Trees: Burning Bright ’till the End

Like their name suggests, everything about a Neon Trees concert is dazzlingly bright. From lead singer Tyler Glenn’s glittery boots to Branden Campbell’s rhinestone studded bass guitar, there’s no shortage... Read more

By July 15, 2014

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Formula 1: British Grand Prix Re-Cap (Ouch, Kimi!)

Ouch is right. After just four corners, Scuderia Ferrari driver Kimi Räikkönen, the Iceman himself, took a turn wide, bumped back onto the track, and crashed at 150 miles per... Read more

By July 14, 2014

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Critical Voices: Kitten, "Kitten"

With a stage presence like Dave Gahan and a distinctly New Wave sound, Kitten frontwoman Chloe Chaidez is back with a vengeance. This week, after almost five years of teasing... Read more

By June 27, 2014

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24 Hours of Le Mans 2014 Re-Cap: Next time, Porsche

This year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans looked to be an awesome one. Narrower tires. Hybrid prototypes galore. Five-time consecutive winner Audi was back with the R18 e-tron quattro. Challenger and... Read more

By June 27, 2014

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Critical Voices: Lucy Hale, The Road Between

Lucy Hale takes a road straight through mediocre pop country on her debut LP, The Road Between. The singer turned actress turned…singer…spends the album trying to be herself but comes... Read more

By June 25, 2014

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Movie Monster Madness and the Bay

In 1949, longtime San Francisco-based journalist Herb Caen published a collection of essays about the city entitled Baghdad by the Bay. (If you’re interested, it’s available for purchase here.) The... Read more

By June 13, 2014

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A Million Ways to Force a Joke!

Love him or hate him, Seth MacFarlane has a knack for mocking society and pop-culture.  His first feature-length film, Ted, played out like an extended episode of Family Guy, was... Read more

By June 13, 2014

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The Montreal Grand Prix!

SPOILERS AHEAD! Quelle course et un Grand Prix fantastique! Even for casual viewers, the 70-lap Montreal Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve was quite a spectacle. For the first half... Read more

By June 12, 2014

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Let’s go to the Ball: Fashion at Gov Ball

With great music festivals come great fashion – there’s just something about festivals that bring about the daring in all most of us. Sure there were a lot of half-naked... Read more

By June 11, 2014

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Mad Men’s season finale goes outta this world

Several weeks ago, I reviewed the first episode of Mad Men’s seventh season, which is airing in two seven-episode halves a year apart on AMC. “Waterloo,” which capped off this... Read more

By June 9, 2014

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Crowley’s Corner: California Chrome and the Crown

The only true sign of an exciting sports event is if it can get you to start yelling at the TV. A few weekends ago, as I sat on my... Read more

By June 6, 2014

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Cannes Film Festival Spotlights Art Films

At the end of last month, the world watched as one of the most prestigious events in cinema unfolded in the south of France. The 68th Cannes Film Festival was... Read more

By June 5, 2014