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How Villanova became the Golden State Warriors of College Basketball

It’s not long ago that the Villanova Wildcats were the unfortunate punchline to jokes about early-tournament exits. After reaching the Final Four in 2009, the Wildcats didn’t make it out... Read more

By April 4, 2018

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Los Angeles, You’re Welcome.

Malmo, Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barca, Milan, PSG, United, now the Galaxy. The career arc of Zlatan Ibrahimovic seemed to follow that of any European footballer from a non-powerhouse nation making... Read more

By April 4, 2018

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The Weekly List: Moxy Früvous

I have never met anyone else outside of my family who has heard of “Moxy Früvous,” which makes sense. As a 90s politically satirical folk-pop band from Canada, I could... Read more

By April 2, 2018

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MLB Preview and Predictions

American League Most Valuable Player – Mike Trout You just can’t go wrong with the Angels’ center fielder. Mike Trout has been a favorite for this award every year since... Read more

By and April 1, 2018

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Mike Trout has Earned his Spot in Cooperstown

Every year, fans and commentators choose a player early in the season who they think will be the next breakout star. Whether it’s the rookie putting up all star numbers,... Read more

By March 31, 2018

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Preview: Loyola Chicago vs. Michigan

It seems like every year, a host of analysts, fans, and other observers claim that the NCAA Tournament looks “chalky.” They point to bad matchups and superteams stopping any potential... Read more

By March 30, 2018

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Trailer Takes: Sicario 2: Day of Soldado, Eighth Grade, and Tag

Sicario 2: Day of Soldado – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIMChzE_aCo Sam: Mixed feelings from me on this one. Soldado is the sequel to Sicario (2015), a violent, unfettered foray into the war against... Read more

By , and March 30, 2018

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Eye on Tiger

April is the month of the Masters. Last year, it was the month Tiger Woods underwent an anterior lumbar interbody fusion, which involved removing part of his lower back discs... Read more

By March 29, 2018

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Manchester is Blue and the Red Half’s Panic

Manchester United sits 16 points behind crosstown rival Manchester City with eight games remaining. Despite a pair of trophies coming to Old Trafford last year and an FA Cup semifinal... Read more

By March 29, 2018

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The Weekly List: Jason Isbell Highlights

At the age of 22, Jason Isbell joined the rock band The Drive-By Truckers, kickstarting an impressive country music career with the band. After dangerous habits including excessive drinking drove... Read more

By March 26, 2018

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Before UMBC: The Closest 1-16 Games

Before Friday, there had been 135 matchups between 16 and one seeds in the NCAA tournament since the field expanded to 64 teams back in 1985. The one seed was... Read more

By March 23, 2018

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The Reel Pulpit: Science Fiction and Annihilation

In this episode of The Reel Pulpit, Graham Piro and Eman Rahman are joined by Sam Charaf to discuss Annihilation, a science fiction movie of an old variety. The film is directed... Read more

By and March 23, 2018

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What Makes The Good Place So Damn Good

Everyone’s a sucker for a good character transition, and this show has four (well, five, actually). The Good Place is NBC’s hit comedy about four people who end up in... Read more

By March 22, 2018

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By Order of the Peaky Blinders

Peaky Blinders (2013) is a show that isn’t underrated at all, but rather is talked about only by people who have seen it—you either know it and love it or... Read more

By March 22, 2018

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Champions League Reactions: Round of 16, Leg 2

After the second legs of soccer’s premier club competition, the quarterfinal ties have been drawn. Once again, we’ll take a look at what stood out and what to expect from... Read more

By March 22, 2018

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Trailer Takes: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Christopher Robin, and The Book Club

The Crimes of Grindelwald – https://youtu.be/5sEaYB4rLFQ Juliana:  Ah, it’s good to be back in Hogwarts. The first trailer for The Crimes of Grindelwald had me sold in the first ten... Read more

By March 21, 2018

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Queer Eye: The Fab Five Give Masculinity a Makeover

If I’m being honest, I went into this show with a feeling of skepticism. While the show’s central premise—five gay man helping predominantly straight men become more fashionable—sounds enticing, I... Read more

By March 20, 2018

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The Weekly List: Soundtracks to Take You Away

It’s midterm season, again. Some may be super on top of their work while others (me) may be procrastinating until unbearable pressure forces them to study. Sometimes, a healthy dose... Read more

By March 20, 2018

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The 250: The Coen Brothers’ No Country For Old Men

In this episode of The 250, Danielle and Kayla Hewitt discuss—with ample heated argument—No Country for Old Men, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, and Josh Brolin. The film won the Academy... Read more

By and March 16, 2018

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The Weekly List: Lana Del Rey’s Hidden Gems

The stereotype of Lana Del Rey’s music is that it best fits emo young girls who are trying to be hipster and artsy. Yet, her discography hides many musically and lyrically... Read more

By March 14, 2018