Luminous Poole isn’t enough to outpace the Pacers

On Wednesday, the Washington Wizards (9-44, 15th in the Eastern Conference) took on the Indiana Pacers (29-23, fourth in the Eastern Conference) in their last game before the All-Star Break... Read more

By Eileen Weisner February 14, 2025

Halftime Leisure

Cunk on Life: Does it hold a candle to the original?

We find ourselves in need of a guiding figure to clarify our society and development—someone to teach us the true meaning of life.

By Alexandra Risi February 4, 2025

Halftime Leisure

Halftime’s Dream Journal: Nighttime reflections of a modern mind

Plenty of us have classic dreams reflecting our anxieties of saying something to the wrong person or not succeeding in our aspirations.

By Alexander Hwang February 3, 2025

Halftime Sports

Unrivaled: A slam dunk for women’s sports?

A fresh look has arrived on the scene of women’s basketball. Unrivaled Basketball League, a 3v3 professional women’s league, evokes the authentic, youthful, and joyful experience of playing pickup on... Read more

By Eileen Weisner February 1, 2025

Halftime Sports

Washington Wizards need mid-season sorcery amidst six-game skid

The Toronto Raptors (14-32) trounced the Washington Wizards (6-39) 106-82 in a match-up of the NBA’s bottom-of-the-barrel teams. Capital One Arena, a little over half full on Wednesday Jan. 30,... Read more

By Eileen Weisner February 1, 2025

Halftime Sports

After decades of mediocrity, Washington’s football team finally commands attention

For the first time since 1992, the Washington Commanders made it to the NFC Championship, one win away from the Super Bowl. Division rival Philadelphia Eagles ended D.C.’s Cinderella run... Read more

By Anna Cordova and Bradshaw Cate January 31, 2025

Halftime Leisure

The Voice Predicts the 2025 Grammys

After a particularly nasty streak of snubs in the Big Four categories over the last few years, the Academy has backed itself into a corner.

By Rhea Banerjee, Ajani Jones, Kristy Li, Lucy Montalti, Karcin Hagi, Elizabeth Adler and Alex Lalli January 31, 2025

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Ohio State won the National College Football Championship because of me

The Ohio State Buckeyes made it to the National College Football Championship, but I did not watch the game. Why? I can sacrifice watching the game if it helps my... Read more

By Tiara Haggins January 28, 2025

Halftime Leisure

From donutgate to Hamilton, 10 things turning 10

The sun may have set on Glee, but the age of gleeks never ends. A decade later, fans are craving a reboot. What’s not to miss?

By Sagun Shrestha, Lucy Montalti, Rhea Banerjee, Kristy Li, Elizabeth Adler, Ajani Jones, Karcin Hagi, Aubrey Butterfield, Aaron Pollock and Bradshaw Cate January 19, 2025

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Voice Sports predicts Super Bowl LIX

Bradshaw “Will keep picking the Chiefs until I’m wrong” Cate Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Detroit Lions I have been right two years in a row. At this point, I... Read more

By Bradshaw Cate, Andrew Swank, Sydney Carroll, Ben Jakabcsin and Henry Skarecky January 19, 2025

Halftime Leisure

Top ten alternative Christmas songs (for the most annoying person at the function)

If your idea of a Christmas tradition is sobbing over Emma Thompson not getting that gold necklace in Love Actually, this is for you.

By Lucy Montalti December 11, 2024

Halftime Sports

Voice Sportz’s College Football Playoff Picture: The Final Poll

Conference championship week has ended, and bowl season is fast approaching. The Voice conducted our final FBS poll today before the final College Football Selection releases this evening. Here are... Read more

By Andrew Swank December 8, 2024

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Voice Sportz’s College Football Playoff Picture: Week 15

We are finally here. The final rankings before the committee with bad opinions decides who is really going to the playoffs. Here is how the real experts see college football... Read more

By Ben Jakabcsin December 6, 2024

Halftime Leisure

TOMORROW X TOGETHER shines bright in The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY but burns out too quickly

Floating high above the clouds, TOMORROW X TOGETHER brings us over the moon, away from the harsh realities of life on The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY.

By Sagun Shrestha December 4, 2024

Halftime Sports

Voice Sportz’s College Football Playoff Picture: Week 14

IT’S THE FINAL RANKING BEFORE RIVALRY WEEK. So many upsets in the SEC. Here’s what our (better) experts are thinking about the current state of college football. Happy Thanksgiving! 1.... Read more

By Bradshaw Cate and Henry Skarecky November 27, 2024

Halftime Leisure

Best of 2024: Albums

With 2024 coming to a close, Halftime Leisure has compiled a list of our picks for the best albums of the year.

By Ajani Jones, Sagun Shrestha, Karcin Hagi, Zachary Warren, Tina Solki, Elizabeth Adler and Eileen Chen November 24, 2024

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Voice Sportz’s College Football Playoff Picture: Week 13

1: Oregon Ducks (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) Points Received: 146 (8 first-place votes) Just like most major polls, we have put Oregon on the top of our rankings this week.... Read more

By Henry Skarecky November 21, 2024

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Voice Sportz’s College Football Playoff Picture: Week 12

Screw the experts. It takes college students to know how well college students are going to play football. I personally have been dissatisfied with how the committee is predicting who... Read more

By Bradshaw Cate November 11, 2024

Halftime Sports

Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels Spark Hope For Commanders

Tune into a Commanders’ game, and you’ll see aerial shots of a packed Northwest Stadium with enthusiastic fans filling every seat in varying shades of burgundy and gold. Try to... Read more

By Aria Didden November 10, 2024

Halftime Leisure

Blue Lock Season 2: Transformation of the sports anime genre or a downturn from its legacy?

If you’re looking for a refreshing, antiheroic sports anime that will overturn your perception of soccer and teamwork, Blue Lock is guaranteed to have you “locked-in.”

By Amber Bai November 5, 2024