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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

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LaVar Ball’s Understated Sexism

As recent 2nd overall NBA draft pick Lonzo Ball was getting ready to head off to UCLA for his freshman year of college, he and two his younger brothers, both... Read more

By July 31, 2017

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What is Pod May Never Die: Gross or Food?

Welcome to What is Pod May Never Die, the Voice‘s podcast on all things Game of Thrones. In this episode, hosts Jon Block and Caitlin Mannering discuss the second episode of... Read more

By , and July 25, 2017

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What is Pod May Never Die: Ed Sheeran and Janitor Sam

In the second installment of What is Pod May Never Die, Jon Block, Caitlin Mannering, and Graham Piro discuss the season 7 premiere episode of Game of Thrones.

By , and July 18, 2017

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What is Pod May Never Die: Season Preview

Welcome to What is Pod May Never Die, the Voice‘s podcast dedicated to the television series Game of Thrones. In this episode, co-hosts Jon Block and Caitlin Mannering preview season 7 of the... Read more

By and July 11, 2017

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Weekly List: These Are Our Days

Alright, bear with me. This definitely isn’t your typical summer playlist ripe with pop anthems and tunes that make you want to lay on the beach, like, forever. What I... Read more

By July 10, 2017