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Unshelved: Orientalism and Sexualization in The Sympathizer

This article mentions the novel’s portrayal of sexual assault. After I finished reading Viet Thanh Nguyen’s The Sympathizer, it felt like my world had been rocked. It was similar to... Read more

By October 3, 2018

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A Case for the Classics: Jerry Maguire

“Show me the money!” “Help me help you.” “You complete me.” “You had me at hello.” Do you know these quotes? Of course you do. They’re classics. But do you... Read more

By October 2, 2018

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The Weekly List: Midterm Season

Even though it feels like classes only started two weeks ago, it’s somehow that magical time of the first semester known as ~Midterm Season~. Whether you’re cramming for Calc, spending... Read more

By October 1, 2018

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The Type of Trade Unfit for Dry Land

One of the reasons the hockey offseason is fascinating is because, perhaps more than in any of the other three major American sports, bona fide superstars are constantly on the... Read more

By September 28, 2018

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BoJack Horseman‘s Season Five Proves to be More Man than Horse

What happens to celebrities after they win the award? What happens to them after the lights go off and the press turn off their cameras? What happens after they remove... Read more

By September 26, 2018

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Trailer Takes: Captain Marvel, Beautiful Boy, and If Beale Street Could Talk

Captain Marvel — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1BCujX3pw8 Zain: “Who on earth is Captain Marvel?” you might ask. At first glance, this new addition to the MCU might seem like Marvel is just reaching... Read more

By September 26, 2018

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Maybe the Bills aren’t that bad? And other thoughts from Week 3 of the NFL

It is Week 3, and the list of division leaders includes Miami, Tampa Bay, Cincinnati, and Chicago. The season is still young, but nobody could’ve foreseen this outcome with three... Read more

By September 25, 2018

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“Your Venice Bitch”: Lana Del Rey’s New Single Defiantly Continues Her Narrative

On September 12th, with little fanfare, Lana Del Rey released her new single “Mariners Apartment Complex”. The song is the first piece she’s released since her album Lust For Life... Read more

By September 25, 2018

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Following a Streak of Successful Rom-Coms, Netflix Gets Cocky and Falls Flat with Sierra Burgess is a Loser

WARNING: contains spoilers, sorry!! I’m going to be honest with you, I watched Sierra Burgess is a Loser (2018) purely to see my one true love, Noah Centineo. His performance... Read more

By September 25, 2018

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Champions League Reactions: Matchday 1

It’s finally back. After all of this summer’s drama in Russia (and Liverpool fans slandering Sergio Ramos’ name), the UEFA Champions League has returned to the public eye. I guess... Read more

By September 24, 2018

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The Weekly List: For When You Can’t Help But Feel A Little Lovesick

Whether you’re infatuated with that cutie you keep on seeing on Lau 3 or feel yourself falling for the international student in your gov discussion section: we’ve all been there.... Read more

By September 24, 2018

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The Future of Flash Gordon

From November 17, 2013 to December 8, 2013, Josh Gordon was the greatest receiver in NFL history. He went for 125 yards in Week 11, followed that up with 237... Read more

By September 22, 2018

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Legion of Bust

The Seattle Seahawks. Just hearing their name should cause an immediate response: you either love them or you hate them. Even when I could not differentiate between the Seahawks and... Read more

By September 20, 2018

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Eight-Win Jacob DeGrom is Your Obvious Cy Young Winner

On Sunday, Jacob DeGrom had another magnificent outing for the New York Mets. Facing the MLB-leading Boston Red Sox, he surrendered just three runs over seven innings pitched, extending his... Read more

By September 19, 2018

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Trailer Takes: Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Wildlife, and Aquaman

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab_rXrgk5R4 Leina: First off, why does every horror movie trailer have to feature an eerie version of a children’s song? Can’t we preserve the naivety... Read more

By September 19, 2018

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Dining in DC: A Look at Michelin’s 2019 Restaurant Guide

On Sept. 13, the Michelin Group announced its 2019 D.C. restaurant guide in a ceremony held at the French Ambassador’s residence. This year, 16 restaurants were awarded with stars: 12... Read more

By September 19, 2018

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Harry Potter: The Impact of 20 Years Later

About a month ago, I was sitting with my friend on my bed, giving her one of my many “Why I love Harry Potter” speeches. As the conversation went on,... Read more

By September 19, 2018

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Bell’s Unwell: Le’Veon’s Potential Landing Spots

Week 2 of the NFL season is already here, but Le’Veon Bell is not. Begrudged over his third straight franchise tag from the Steelers, Bell has hidden behind agent Adisa... Read more

By September 18, 2018

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Why the Raiders won the Khalil Mack trade

Reactions to the Oakland Raiders’ trade of superstar defensive end Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears on September 1st have poured in from every corner of the NFL world. The... Read more

By September 17, 2018

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The Weekly List: Young Thug

Okay so look man. Young Thug just turned himself in to the cops in Dekalb County, Georgia. There was a warrant out for his arrest, for something like 8 separate... Read more

By September 17, 2018