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Bates Motel’s Tragic Final Hour is One for the Ages

“This is how it ends, isn’t it?” The phrase resonates throughout the final hour of Bates Motel, a series that, unlike many others, became better as the years went by.... Read more

By May 1, 2017

Halftime Leisure

Feud: A Tale as Old as Time

Classic Hollywood glamour. A messy rivalry. Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange returning to television. These might be just a few interesting aspects of Feud: Bette and Joan, currently airing on... Read more

By May 1, 2017

Halftime Leisure

Weekly List: Pups in the Park

Summer is upon us! And there is nothing more summer than heading to a baseball game. If you’re in D.C. for the season, go to Pups in the Park at... Read more

By May 1, 2017

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Trailer Takes: American Assassin, The Beguiled, and Wakefield

American Assassin – teaser trailer #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwHAGKxsbcg Brynn: I think I’d rather watch American Assassin on the couch in my pajamas than rush to see it in the theaters. The suspenseful plot... Read more

By April 27, 2017

Taste Test

Taste Test: Oreos

This week on Taste Test, Erika Bullock is joined by Danielle Hewitt and Daniel Varghese to learn the history behind the milk’s favorite cookie, Oreos!

By , and April 27, 2017

Halftime Leisure

Stripped: Authority in Fashion

In this episode of Stripped, Emma Francois and Isabel Lord discuss unicorns and other fashion news (IKEA bag and Rihanna’s outfit), followed by an in-depth look at the role of education, childhood, and fashion in cultivating... Read more

By and April 26, 2017

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This Week in Halftime: From Comedians to Musicians

Brynn, Devon, and Emily share what they’re enjoying and looking forward to in arts and entertainment this week.   Brynn: Although I rarely have time to watch full television shows,... Read more

By April 25, 2017

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Weekly List: This Might Sound Weird, But…

Here’s a collection of songs whose lyrics sound, well, weird. But a kooky title doesn’t necessarily lead to a strange song (not that that’s a bad thing, though). The lyrics... Read more

By April 24, 2017

Halftime Sports

The Sports Sermon: NBA Playoffs Preview

Nick Gavio is joined by Tyler Pearre and Parker Houston to discuss the NBA Playoffs and make bold predictions on how the postseason will end.

By , and April 21, 2017

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Trailer Takes: Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Thor: Ragnarok and Detroit

Star Wars: The Last Jedi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB4I68XVPzQ Graham: Is it wrong that my reaction to this was just, “…eh?” Don’t get me wrong, there’s a lot to like in this trailer.... Read more

By April 19, 2017

Halftime Sports

Is Ajax on the Way Back?

It’s been a long time since AFC Ajax reached its last peak. In the late ’90s, the Dutch side reached two straight Champions League finals, winning in 1995 against AC... Read more

By April 17, 2017

Halftime Leisure

Weekly List: Lazy Sunday

When a hectic weekend of ~fun~ winds to an end, there’s a sweet spot between the chaos of your last two nights and the chaos of your week to come.... Read more

By April 17, 2017

Halftime Leisure

Taste Test: Peeps

This week on Taste Test, Erika Bullock is joined by Danielle Hewitt, Graham Piro and Isaiah Seibert to learn the history behind the popular easter confection, Peeps!

By , , and April 16, 2017

Halftime Sports

NHL Playoffs: Two Series to Follow (and One to Avoid)

For people who don’t watch a lot of regular season hockey (which is just about everyone), the Stanley Cup Playoffs can look like nothing more than a bunch of long-haired,... Read more

By April 16, 2017

Halftime Sports

The Sports Sermon: Pay the Players?

In this episode of the Sports Sermon, Nick Gavio moderates a discussion between Graham Piro, Alex Lewontin, and Parker Houston on whether college athletes should be paid.

By , , and April 14, 2017

Halftime Leisure

Mickey Milkovich: A Character Analysis of Shameless’ Best Piece of Southside Trash

Spoiler Warning: This article discusses events in Shameless leading up to the Season 7 finale. “Kiss me and I’ll cut your fucking tongue out,” is what Mickey Milkovich (Noel Fisher)... Read more

By April 14, 2017

Halftime Leisure

Trailer Takes: All Eyez on Me, Unforgettable and The Mummy

All Eyez on Me: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1666185/?ref_=vi_tr_mp_t_2   Claire: Making the story of Tupac into a movie had to be done, it’s just a question of whether it will be done right. The... Read more

By April 12, 2017

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Stripped: the new Vogue and the future of fashion

In this thrilling episode of Stripped, Emma Francois and Isabel Lord discuss the future of fashion tech, ‘zines, and jobs. Topics include the innovative 3D-printed Adidas midsoles, the newly announced... Read more

By and April 11, 2017

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The Walking Dead Has A Strong Finish to a Hit-or-Miss Season

Spoiler Warning: This article discusses events in The Walking Dead leading up to the finale of Season 7.   Well, another season of the most watched show on cable television... Read more

By April 11, 2017

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Women of Westeros: the Epitome of Unnecessary Sexualization, or Television’s Feminist Icons?

Disclaimer: This post is dark and full of spoilers. You’re not a true Game of Thrones fan unless you’ve spent a sizable amount of time between seasons scavenging the internet... Read more

By April 11, 2017