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Ryan O’Reilly and the Elusive 2C

There might not be a more important position in today’s National Hockey League than the second-line centerman. This has been especially on my mind recently because of Ryan O’Reilly’s utter... Read more

By June 28, 2019

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The Weekly List: Summertime Sadness

I don’t know about you, but at this point in the summer, I miss Georgetown a lot, it’s been getting to my feelings. I miss my friends, my Henle room,... Read more

By June 27, 2019

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Unshelved: Absurdity in a Nutshell

In a nutshell, Nutshell by Ian McEwan is one of the most bizarre books I have ever read. Honestly, I don’t know why I even finished it. I think I... Read more

By June 24, 2019

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Four Down Territory – Monday Night Football

Welcome to Four Down Territory! This is a space where I’ll write about four things in professional sports every Saturday. Whether it’s the four greatest moments or the four worst... Read more

By June 22, 2019

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Trailer Takes: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELeMaP8EPAA Katie: I have only two syllables to describe what I just witnessed: oy vey. I know that this film is getting good reviews... Read more

By , and June 17, 2019

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Four Down Territory – My Favorite Home Runs

Welcome to Four Down Territory! This is a space where I’ll write about four things in professional sports every Saturday. Whether it’s the four greatest moments or the four worst... Read more

By June 15, 2019

Halftime Leisure

Jon Bellion’s Acoustic Venture Is a Complete Success

There’s a big difference between enjoyment and awe. It’s pretty easy for me to enjoy a song. Give me a catchy beat, fun lyrics, a clever melodic trick, and I’m... Read more

By June 15, 2019

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Game of Thrones Fizzles Out in Final Season

Warning: This post contains spoilers for season 8 of Game of Thrones Game of Thrones has dominated the entertainment scene since its premiere in 2011. Over the past eight years,... Read more

By June 10, 2019

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Four Down Territory – Washington’s Playoff Run

Welcome to Four Down Territory! This is a space where I’ll write about four things in professional sports every Saturday. Whether it’s the four greatest moments or the four worst... Read more

By June 8, 2019

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Champions League Reactions: The Final

I’m writing this because I really had to sit here for two days trying to figure out what to say. So, here goes nothing. Tottenham Hotspur FC 0-2 Liverpool FC... Read more

By June 7, 2019

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Four Down Territory – D.C.’s Finest Calls

Welcome to Four Down Territory! This is a space where I’ll write about four things in professional sports every Saturday. Whether it’s the four greatest moments or the four worst... Read more

By June 1, 2019

Halftime Leisure

Did the 2019 Met Gala Live Up to the Hype?

In the days leading up to the 2019 Met Gala, expectations were high. Though the gala is known for its unique themes and outlandish outfits, this year’s theme, “Camp: Notes... Read more

By June 1, 2019

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Unshelved: Less Than in Love With Love in the Time of Cholera

Content warning: This article discusses instances of sexual assault depicted in the novel. I’m back! It’s me again, with Unshelved, a column in which I attempt to read and review... Read more

By May 28, 2019

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The Voice’s Hockey Experts’ Round 4 Predictions

One series remains. One chance for either the Boston Bruins or the St. Louis Blues to walk away with the most difficult trophy to win in North American team sport.... Read more

By , , and May 27, 2019

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Rob Gronkowski: Hall of Fame Worthy?

​NFL team roster moves are commonplace this time of year with the NFL draft upon us and big trades such as Antonio Brown moving to the Oakland Raiders and Odell... Read more

By May 22, 2019

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A Guide to Navigating Your Exes and Their Families at Senior Ball

The Last Chance Dance came and went; students now eagerly await the actual last chance dance: Senior Ball. It’s the District’s messiest event of the year, as emotional train wrecks... Read more

By May 17, 2019

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Champions League Reactions: Semifinal Second Leg

Wow, what a week. Liverpool FC 4-0 FC Barcelona (4-3 agg.) You know what at this point I’m just going to do player ratings because I don’t think I can... Read more

By May 10, 2019

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The Voice’s Hockey Experts’ Round 3 Predictions

Our “experts” are keeping score of how many series they predict correctly and incorrectly, though doing anything would yield better results than what Will Shanahan has had. A bonus is... Read more

By , , and May 9, 2019

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Champions League Reactions: Semifinal First Leg

We got two very different semifinals this week, but I personally wasn’t all that surprised by anything that happened. So let’s take a look, shall we? Tottenham Hotspur FC 0-1... Read more

By May 3, 2019

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The Voice’s Hockey Experts’ Round 2 Predictions

Our “experts” are keeping score of how many series they predict correctly and incorrectly, though flipping a coin would yield better results than what they’ve had. A bonus is awarded... Read more

By , , and April 25, 2019