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Reel Pulpit: Stranger Things Episode!

In this episode of The Reel Pulpit, Graham Piro, Alex Boyd, Mica Bernhard, and Dajour Evans serve some well-aged hot takes on the second season of Stranger Things, available now on... Read more

By , , and December 3, 2017

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The Possibilities for Giancarlo Stanton

The 2017 National League MVP, Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins, has stirred up numerous trade rumors this winter. The Marlins’ new ownership, which features Yankees legend Derek Jeter, is... Read more

By December 3, 2017

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Mike Mussina Belongs in the Hall of Fame

When Aaron Boone launched the first knuckleball he saw from Tim Wakefield into the left field stands to win Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS, he vaulted himself into Yankees... Read more

By December 1, 2017

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The Memphis Grizzlies’ Story: When Good just isn’t Good Enough

The Memphis Grizzlies’ reign of being slightly above average is over. On Wednesday, they lost their ninth straight game to bring their record to 7-13. Head coach Dave Fizdale was... Read more

By November 30, 2017

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Greg Schiano and the Spread of Unsubstantiated Rumors

Over the weekend, we were treated to a fiasco of a college football hiring process, as the University of Tennessee made a job offer to current Ohio State defensive coordinator... Read more

By November 30, 2017

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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