Lessons From Literature: The Alchemist

“There was a language in the world that everyone understood, a language the boy had used throughout the time that he was trying to improve things at the shop. It... Read more

By Louisa Christen October 28, 2016

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Voice Your Style: Trio of Style

Just when I was lacking inspiration on a gray Thursday morning I stumbled upon the best trio Georgetown style has ever seen. Luckily, these guys were on campus to find... Read more

By Isabelle Groenewegen October 28, 2016

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Life After Deathly Hallows: The Wizarding World’s Extended Life

Like Lord Voldemort at the end of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the enthusiasm of Harry Potter’s fandom has been resurrected in full-force, after years of being not-so-dormant.... Read more

By Emily Jaster October 27, 2016

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The 250: Donnie Darko

Welcome to the 250! On this special Halloween episode, Danielle Hewitt and Daniel Varghese discuss the convoluted plot of Donnie Darko.

By Danielle Hewitt and Daniel Varghese October 27, 2016

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Taste Test: UberEATS

In the latest episode of Taste Test, host Erika Bullock, Danielle Hewitt, and Daniel Varghese explore the history of food delivery, from its origins around the world to the advent of... Read more

By Erika Bullock, Danielle Hewitt and Daniel Varghese October 26, 2016

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Artist Spotlight: Our Last Night

You could listen to pop music, but maybe that’s too mainstream for your angsty, alternative self. Might I recommend the Punk Goes Pop albums? They’re exactly what they sound like:... Read more

By Monica Cho October 26, 2016

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The Walking Dead Season 7 Premiere: Bats, Bodies, and Blood

After ending Season 6 on the cliffhanger to rule them all, Negan and Lucille came out swinging (see what I did there?) in the Season 7 premiere of AMC’s The... Read more

By Monica Cho October 26, 2016

Halftime Leisure

Untitled Leisure Project: Black Mirror

In this week’s Untitled Leisure Project, Danielle Hewitt, filling in for Daniel Varghese, sits down with Jon Block and Kenneth Lee to discuss the Netflix (and former Channel 4) show... Read more

By Danielle Hewitt, Jon Block and Kenneth Lee October 25, 2016

Halftime Leisure

The 250: WALL-E

Welcome to the 250! The 250 is a weekly podcast where Halftime staffers watch a movie on IMDb’s Top 250 list and discuss their thoughts on the work. This week Daniel... Read more

By Daniel Varghese, Kevin Huggard and Jonny Amon October 25, 2016

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A Case for the Classics: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Being made up of movies filmed on dry, punishing landscapes and populated with reticent, tobacco-chewing male characters cloaking their fragile masculinity with some good ol’ American blood and guts, the... Read more

By Amy Guay October 25, 2016

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Voice Your Style: Keeping It Bright

Bailey Frank is a senior studying international law and is going on to study law to become an animal rights lawyer. She became a vegan on her Study Abroad in... Read more

By Isabelle Groenewegen October 24, 2016

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The Sports Sermon: NBA Season Preview

On this episode of The Sports Sermon, host Jon Block lets the Voice‘s NBA experts (Tyler Pearre, Jonny Amon, and Parker Houston) discuss changes and predictions for the upcoming season.

By Jon Block, Tyler Pearre, Jonny Amon and Parker Houston October 24, 2016

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The Weekly List: If Authors Were Musicians

Have you ever wondered, “If writers were musical artists, who would they be?” Well, we have. Halftime presents, The Weekly List: If Authors Were Musicians. Shakespeare: The Beatles The Beatles... Read more

By Daniel Sheehan October 24, 2016

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Spooky NBA Predictions 2016-2017

Halloween is a time for scary things. Fortunately, there are few things as scary as the Golden State Warriors this upcoming season. Never in NBA history has there been as... Read more

By Jonny Amon October 22, 2016

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Warning to the Big 12: You Screwed Yourself

On Tuesday, the Big 12 Conference announced that it would not be accepting new members, ending an expansion search that began in July of this year. In total, the conference... Read more

By Nick Gavio October 21, 2016

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The Art of the Movie Trailer

I’ll admit it: I look forward to watching the trailers before a film when I go to the movies. I try not to publicize this fact too much because then... Read more

By Graham Piro October 19, 2016

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The Closet Otaku: But What is an Otaku?

Five years ago, Saturday Night Live satirized Americans fans of anime in a segment called “J-Pop America Fun Time Now.”Taran Killam and Vanessa Bayer put on a hyperactive display of... Read more

By Kenneth Lee October 19, 2016

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Clayton Kershaw Seeks to Redefine His Legacy

I’m sure you’ve thought it, at least once. Maybe October came around and your team was set to face the Dodgers. Maybe you and your friends were in one of... Read more

By Chris Dunn October 17, 2016

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The Weekly List: The Art of Losing

With Columbus Day and Parent and Family Weekend out of the way, we don’t have any breaks in sight until Thanksgiving Break. If you’re like me, you’ve probably accepted that... Read more

By Brynn Furey October 17, 2016

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Movies We Love: Moon

This summer’s mainstream box office was utterly disappointing. I can bring to mind only a few movies that were above average, and a handful that middled at okay. An overwhelming... Read more

By Brynne Long October 17, 2016