Halftime

Halftime is the Voice’s sports and leisure blog.

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Brick by brick: The Lego Movie is a breathtaking creation

Chris Pratt. Will Ferrell. Elizabeth Banks. Will Arnett. Morgan Freeman. Sounds like the recipe for a well narrated Television crossover Parks and Recreation, Arrested Development special, doesn’t it? But unfortunately... Read more

By February 7, 2014

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A Lakers Eulogy

Being a Lakers fan used to be a lot of fun. Following the team into the playoffs year after year; watching Kobe light up the stage by making shots that... Read more

By February 6, 2014

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All The Way: MLB lowers transfer fees

  This is a column from the February 6, 2014 edition of The Georgetown Voice. It can be found here Major League Baseball did its part to help reduce the United States’... Read more

By February 6, 2014

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Deadbeats: She didn’t ring the alarm

This column originally appeared in the Georgetown Voice. The online version can be found here. There are few things I enjoy more than counting down the days until one of... Read more

By February 6, 2014

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Safety in Sochi: Snowboard Slopestyle

When one of the best snowboarder of all time drops out of an Olympic event because he is worried about making it through the course without injuring himself, it may... Read more

By February 6, 2014

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Under the Covers: Narcoland prosecutes drug war

This column was written for the print edition of The Georgetown Voice. It can be found here. Early in January, 20 men dressed in uniforms of the Mexican Federal Police... Read more

By February 5, 2014

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Roberts Report: Denver packs a super bowl, misses big chance

Another Super Bowl has been etched into the minds and memories of America as the Seattle Seahawks overwhelmed the Denver Broncos by a score of 43 – 8. While many... Read more

By February 5, 2014

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The Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week places new trends on the catwalk

What’s that? Autumn/Winter 2014 collections already on display at the Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week? But didn’t winter just begin? Huh? Well, I’m guessing the motto of the fashion world is... Read more

By February 4, 2014

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Another glam rock casualty darkens today’s musical horizons

This column was written for the print edition of the Georgetown Voice. It can be found on the Voice’s website here. Every Friday night, my Village B apartment begins to... Read more

By February 4, 2014

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The Weekly List: Bombay Bicycle Club

[8tracks url=”http://8tracks.com/drvarg01/the-weekly-list-bombay-bicycle-club” ] Hi there! I’m Daniel Varghese, one of the current assistant leisure editors for the Voice. Welcome to Halftime, the new staff blog for Leisure and Sports. It’s... Read more

By February 3, 2014

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2014 Winter Olympics Could be one for the ages

The Winter Olympic Games give Americans an extra chance to come together and celebrate our American-ness while watching athletes representing the Stars and Stripes overseas winning medals in events that... Read more

By January 30, 2014

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Kevin Durant is the real deal

The ESPN Box Score merely says, “0:01, 109-111, Kevin Durant makes 12-foot two point shot.” Your eyes see a lanky swingman taking a pull-up fade-away jumper over 3 defenders with... Read more

By January 30, 2014

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Documentary proves Linsanity can’t be cured

Although I call myself the greatest Jeremy Lin fan in the world, I regret to say that I did not take the hour and a half trip to see his... Read more

By January 30, 2014

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Rise and Fire: Uncovering Agent Zero

This is a column from the January 30, 2014 edition of The Georgetown Voice. It can be found here Earlier this month, during a basketball game between the University of Arizona... Read more

By January 30, 2014

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Pro Bowl or No Bowl? What to do before next year

I made it through watching almost the full first half of the NFL’s Pro Bowl this year, which is an improvement upon last year’s viewing. I made a point to... Read more

By January 28, 2014

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Across the river: UVA Could go deep

Here at Mr. Jefferson’s University, we have a lot to be proud of.  Academically, we’re the best public university in the country, no matter what the hippies in California will... Read more

By January 27, 2014

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Curling 2014: More than it’s cracked up to be

It’s hard not to be excited for the Sochi Winter Olympics, now just a few short weeks away. Spectators the world over will be wowed by breath-taking feats of athleticism... Read more

By January 27, 2014

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Mohamed Salah’s Full Halt

I don’t get it. I just don’t freakin’ get it. I understand why footballers take what they can get in terms of career advancement, and I understand that a footballer... Read more

By January 26, 2014

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Roberts Report: Super Bowl Analysis

The Conference Championships are over and now only two teams are left standing: The Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks. Before the season, this was an extremely popular Super Bowl... Read more

By January 26, 2014

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Lester takes the cut: Player loyalty in the MLB

I am in no way a Boston sports fan. Regardless of the sports season, I actually secretly hope that Boston teams fail in their pursuit of a championship. Super Bowl,... Read more

By January 24, 2014