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Trailer Takes: Avengers: Infinity War

Just one trailer this week, but it’s a big one. Avengers: Infinity War – https://youtu.be/6ZfuNTqbHE8 Juliana: Oh. My. God. OH MY GOD! THIS TRAILER IS FINALLY HERE! I’ve been freaking... Read more

By November 29, 2017

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The Problem With Game of Thrones

Spoiler Warning: This article discusses events in Game of Thrones leading up to the season seven finale. I feel the need to clarify that I am a huge fan of... Read more

By November 29, 2017

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If fantasy football existed in the ’70s

Some of the Voice staffers are in a fantasy football league together, and one player’s season quickly went south. He decided to stockpile players from his favorite team, the New... Read more

By November 28, 2017

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Weekly List: The Turkey Drop

In a tale as old as time, high school sweethearts all over the country decide to brave the storm of a long distance relationship and stay together while they are... Read more

By November 28, 2017

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USA Soccer Needs a Tournament Boost

Last month, the United States men’s national team failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, losing to lowly Trinidad and Tobago in its last qualifying game... Read more

By November 26, 2017

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The Height of Ridiculousness: The Trump-LaVar Feud

On November 7, LiAngelo Ball was arrested for shoplifting in Hangzhou, China. Ball is the brother of Lonzo, the No. 2 pick in last year’s NBA draft, and is currently... Read more

By November 25, 2017

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Rivalry Week and Turkey Beaks

On this glorious Thanksgiving weekend the football gods have blessed us with yet another action-packed rivalry week. Each of the top 4 teams in the country are playing their respective... Read more

By November 25, 2017

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Thanksgiving College Basketball: What to Look for at PK80

Thanksgiving is here. As the holiday pertains to college basketball, it means that we are treated to a full slate of marquee early-season tournaments, including the Phil Knight Invitational (PK80).... Read more

By November 23, 2017

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NFL Week 11 Winners and Losers

Week 11 in the NFL was filled with tight, exciting games, with a couple blowouts along the way. Several teams solidified their spots as playoff contenders, while others made us... Read more

By November 22, 2017

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Skateboard Shoes, Sneaker Culture, and a Mob with Machetes

Cosigns don’t sell shoes anymore; shoot, Kylie Jenner can’t even make Pumas look cool in 2017. It takes a village to bring your clout up, something Nike Skateboarding (SB) can... Read more

By November 22, 2017

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The Greatest Rivalry in Sports

Yankees-Red Sox is kid’s stuff. Duke-UNC is a joke. Don’t even talk to me about Warriors-Cavs. There is only one great rivalry in global sports, one that overshadows all the... Read more

By November 22, 2017

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Stripped Season 2 Episode 3: TV Shows

In this episode, Isabel Lord and Emma Francois discuss fashion in their favorite TV shows!

By and November 22, 2017

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Weekly List: Daily Routine

Let me give you all a glimpse into my daily routine. The song titles say it all, except I had trouble finding anything called “Suffer Through Your Department Seminar.” We... Read more

By November 20, 2017

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The Voice‘s Favorite Superhero Movies

With the much-anticipated Justice League finally rolling around to theaters, we assemble the team in the name of all that is comic booky goodness. Here are some of our picks for the... Read more

By November 17, 2017

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A History of the North London Derby

Arsenal fans have a different holiday schedule than everyone else. While most people enjoy Christmas or New Year’s, Arsenal fans look forward to St Totteringham’s day in the spring of... Read more

By November 17, 2017

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Trailer Takes: The Post, The Greatest Showman, and Game Night

The Post: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrXlY6gzTTM Macy: This trailer drew me in right away with an impressive cast that features many beloved and accomplished actors, including Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and Sarah Paulson.... Read more

By November 16, 2017

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A Glimpse of Greatness: Remembering Roy Halladay

Since the team’s founding in 1883, only two Phillies pitchers have thrown perfect games. In June of 1964, Jim Bunning did not let up a single baserunner against the Mets,... Read more

By November 16, 2017

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College Basketball Begins: Takeaways from the Champions’ Classic

Since 2011, the Champion’s Classic has served as the unofficial commencement of the men’s college basketball regular season. Four premier Division I programs (Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, and Michigan St.) are... Read more

By November 16, 2017

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The Best Steelers Touchdown Celebrations

How often did we see an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after a touchdown in 2016? It began in Week 1 when Steelers receiver Antonio Brown was flagged for twerking in the... Read more

By November 16, 2017

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Way-too-early MLB Power Rankings

With the 2017 Major League Baseball season in the books, we now wait through the cold winter until pitchers and catchers report for spring training. To kick off the offseason,... Read more

By and November 15, 2017