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Why Liverpool should have sold Philippe Coutinho

The summer of 2017 will likely be remembered as the summer that changed soccer transfers forever. Paris Saint-Germain’s newest attraction, Neymar Jr., was purchased from perennial superpower FC Barcelona for... Read more

By September 11, 2017

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The Seventh Season: How It Ended and What’s to Come

Since the finale premiered some time ago, I have had ample time to digest my initial reactions. In the week or so that has passed since the finale’s initial airing,... Read more

By September 8, 2017

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Spider-Man: Homecoming is a Fresh Take on a Recycled Story

Superhero movies are not hard to come by nowadays. With over five superhero movies coming out this year alone, it’s safe to say the genre has exploded, possibly to the... Read more

By September 7, 2017

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Trailer Takes: 9/11, Jigsaw, and The Mountain Between Us

9/11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djELni-bfHQ Brynn: I don’t think I would watch this movie for free, forget paying to see it in theaters or as a rental. Aside from the fact that it... Read more

By September 6, 2017

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Rhys Hoskins is bringing excitement and hope to the Phillies

By the time Rhys Hoskins had his first hit of the game on Saturday night, the matchup between the Marlins and Phillies was over. It was the second inning, and... Read more

By September 6, 2017

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All or Nothing: fights like Mayweather vs. McGregor could be bad news for UFC

The outcome was fairly predictable, but the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather superfight ended on a positive note for all parties involved. McGregor retained his pride with a respectable performance,... Read more

By September 5, 2017

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Stranger Things Season 2 Trailer Succeeds in Every Way

This article contains spoilers from the first season of Stranger Things. In July 2016, all eight episodes of a show called Stranger Things were released on Netflix to much deserved... Read more

By September 5, 2017

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The Weekly List: Danish Pop

Like many college students before me, I studied abroad this past semester. I was lucky enough to spend a few months in Copenhagen. I biked, reaped the benefits of free... Read more

By September 4, 2017

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50 Years of Pink Floyd

Take a look around Lauinger Library, or anywhere college students congregate. Amongst the myriad of laptop stickers and logos on t-shirts, you will see Storm Thorgerson’s drawing of a prism... Read more

By September 4, 2017

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What Is Pod May Never Die: Bye Forever

In the final episode of What is Pod May Never Die for potentially two years (gasp!), Jon Block and Caitlin Mannering discuss the season 7 finale and recap the entire... Read more

By and August 29, 2017

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What is Pod May Never Die: Benjen Ex Machina

By and August 24, 2017

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What is Pod May Never Die: Not Eastwatch

Hosts Caitlin Mannering and Jon Block are joined by guest Devon Schmidt to discuss Game of Thrones episode five “Eastwatch,” although it should have been named “Not Eastwatch.”

By , and August 15, 2017

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The Sports Sermon: MLB Trade Deadline and Season Update

Welcome to the Sports Sermon, the Voice‘s global sports podcast. In this episode, Nick Gavio is joined by Chris Dunn and Graham Piro to discuss the MLB Trade Deadline and its... Read more

By , and August 9, 2017

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What is Pod May Never Die: Field of Fire

In this installment of What is Pod May Never Die, Jon Block, Caitlin Mannering, and Garrett Hinck discuss the thrilling fourth episode of Game of Thrones season seven.

By , and August 8, 2017

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The Best of Rap in the Year So Far

2017 has been a strange year for rap. With blockbuster projects from some of the biggest names in the game (and lesser-known artists) dropping seemingly weekly, it can be difficult... Read more

By August 7, 2017

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Untitled Leisure Project: Rick and Morty

In this episode of the Untitled Leisure Project, Jon Block is joined by special guest and former ULP host Daniel Varghese to discuss the new season of Rick and Morty.

By and August 7, 2017

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Country Music Can Be Yours, Too

Five years ago, I would have laughed at the thought of writing this article. Country was one of my least favorite music genres. Though I’d hardly listened to it, I... Read more

By August 3, 2017

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The Weekly List: Coming to the District, Fall 2017

  Thinking about dropping serious cash on overpriced tickets to see the Foo Fighters (The Anthem, October 12) and Lady Gaga (Verizon Center, November 19) this fall? Considering seeing one... Read more

By August 1, 2017

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What is Pod May Never Die: Two Targaryens

In this episode of What is Pod May Never Die, Jon Block and Caitlin Mannering are joined by Voice legend Daniel Varghese to discuss the legendary meeting of Jon and Daenerys, Cersei’s... Read more

By , and August 1, 2017

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Weekly List: Under The Covers

Weekly List: Under The Covers For when you just want to stay in bed, removed from the world, here’s a group of soft and sweet covers, and (mostly) equally pleasant... Read more

By July 31, 2017