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The Rise and Fall of CONCACAF

The start of the 21st century was good for CONCACAF. The United States made the World Cup quarterfinal in 2002, only narrowly losing to eventual runners-up Germany. In 2005, Mexico... Read more

By September 18, 2017

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Emmys 2017 Predictions

The Emmys are upon us, and with Game of Thrones ineligible this year, we are in for a wild ride that is sure to bring some welcomed surprises. This year... Read more

By September 17, 2017

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The two kings of Oklahoma

If you happen to be a fan of a cellar-dwelling NFL franchise, such as the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, or my beloved Buffalo Bills, you have heard two... Read more

By September 16, 2017

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Tracy McGrady: A testament to ability over production

This past Friday, the Basketball Hall of Fame inducted Tracy McGrady, honoring a remarkable player with the sports equivalent of putting the tastiest possible cherry on top of a career... Read more

By September 15, 2017

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The 250: Wild Tales

By September 14, 2017

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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