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Washed downstream: Spirit fall to strong Current in their D.C. home opener

The Washington Spirit (2-1-0) held their home opener at Audi Field on Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd of 19,254 — a record for a Spirit home opener... Read more

By and March 26, 2025

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Baseball, blues, and beards: my experience at a Yankees’ spring training game

Spring is a time of change, rejuvenation, and growth. Major league baseball’s spring training has that and more. I had the opportunity to attend two Yankees spring training games at... Read more

By March 24, 2025

Halftime Leisure

American Murder: Gabby Petito: How technology is changing true crime

In 2021, America became transfixed by the brutal murder of Gabby Petito. Technology played a significant role in this story’s publicity.

By March 20, 2025

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The Washington Spirit look poised for a championship run

After a painful loss in last year’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) championship game, the Washington Spirit retooled and are out for revenge. New roster additions strengthened the team in... Read more

By March 17, 2025

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Five years later, I question the 675 hours I spent playing “Animal Crossing: New Horizons”

I’ve decided to reflect on my history with the game—just how many hours in the past five years have I spent on this virtual island?

By March 16, 2025

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Lando Norris World Champion? 2025 Formula 1 season prediction

The world of Formula 1 has become unpredictable, a contrast from the dominance that Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing showcased in the 2022 and 2023 seasons. In 2024, the... Read more

By March 16, 2025

Halftime Leisure

After 50 years, Saturday Night Live looks back and moves forward

For half a century, Saturday Night Live (SNL) has been a staple of American television, shaping and reflecting pop culture.

By March 10, 2025

New Writers Issue

Fashion faux-pas for female fans

Media and business conglomerates have overlooked the profitability of women’s sports for ages. Companies have bundled women’s sports media coverage into other deals on streaming platforms, and organizations have failed... Read more

By February 27, 2025

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American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson is a tell-all that puts the other involved members on trial

Netflix released American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson, a four-episode documentary diving into the criminal trial against the former professional football star.

By February 23, 2025

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On the brink of history: Ovechkin inches closer to Gretzky’s legendary 894 goals

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on the National Hockey League’s (NHL) all-time career goal-scoring record. On Feb. 4, he scored an empty-net goal with 0.1 seconds left... Read more

By February 16, 2025

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Reparo! How do we fix the Wizards?

Our Washington Wizards need to rebuild. The team is 9-43 so far this season, dead last in the NBA, and on pace to break the franchise’s record for most losses... Read more

By and February 15, 2025

Halftime Leisure

Top 10 leisurely activities in D.C.

D.C. is teeming with rich history, and you shouldn't pass up the opportunity to explore it. You can peruse the original U.S. Constitution.

By , , and February 15, 2025

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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 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 February 4, 2025

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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 February 3, 2025

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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 February 1, 2025

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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 February 1, 2025

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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 and January 31, 2025

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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 , , , , , and 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 January 28, 2025