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Copa América Centenario: Round One Analysis

With the first round of this expanded, special-edition Copa América finished, it’s time to take a look at where the teams stand and how well they did. Group A USA... Read more

By June 7, 2016

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Summer is Coming: Rejoice, Rap Fans

The lead-up to summer has been filled with speculation and anticipation.  From the rumored collaborative album between Jay Z and Beyonce, to the long-awaited GOOD Music sequel album, rap fans... Read more

By June 7, 2016

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Halftime NBA Draft Preview: Jaylen Brown Scouting Report

Welcome to Halftime’s preview of the 2016 NBA Draft, where our writers will be analyzing the players and teams that will headline this summer’s selection process.  Strengths: Built like a truck before he... Read more

By June 4, 2016

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Halftime NBA Draft Preview: Brandon Ingram Scouting Report

Welcome to Halftime’s preview of the 2016 NBA Draft, where our writers will be analyzing the players and teams that will headline this summer’s selection process.  Strengths: Limbs. Long ones. Ingram is a... Read more

By June 1, 2016

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Halftime NBA Draft Preview: Buddy Hield Scouting Report

Welcome to Halftime’s preview of the 2016 NBA Draft, where our writers will be analyzing the players and teams that will headline this summer’s selection process.  Strengths: Scoring. Buddy is a prolific scorer,... Read more

By May 29, 2016

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Halftime NBA Draft Preview: Ben Simmons Scouting Report

Welcome to Halftime’s preview of the 2016 NBA Draft, where our writers will be analyzing the players and teams that will headline this summer’s selection process.    Strengths: Where to start with this guy?... Read more

By May 26, 2016

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The 250: The Shining

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

By , , and May 26, 2016

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Riding an Ultralight Beam: Chance the Rapper, Kanye West, and the Story of Chicago Gospel

When Chance the Rapper’s third solo mixtape, Coloring Book, dropped, the internet was abuzz. The young rapper already had an expansive catalogue of two solo mixtapes, a collaborative free- jazz... Read more

By May 25, 2016

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The 250: Young Frankenstein

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

By and May 17, 2016

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Awfully Good: Father Excites at U Street Music Hall

I must admit, when I first agreed to see Father at the U Street Music Hall, I didn’t quite know what I was getting myself into. Due to a slight... Read more

By May 3, 2016

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The Three Lions Roar Again?

Before the March international friendlies, I read an ESPN FC article about England. Wayne Rooney was out injured, but the article argued that even when Rooney is fit, the logical... Read more

By April 30, 2016

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The 250: Singing in the Rain

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

By and April 21, 2016

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Can Leicester Close out its Miracle Season?

As the Premier League is nearing the end of the 2015-16 season, an unlikely contender is still positioned at the top of the table. Leicester City, who entered this year... Read more

By April 21, 2016

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10 Famous Sports Team Moves

The biggest news in the NFL right now, even with whatever circus Johnny Manziel is in right now, is the recent move by the Rams from St. Louis to Los... Read more

By April 19, 2016

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The Weekly List: Songs that Summarize Shakespeare

Shakespeare is not everyone’s cup of tea. For those who find the bard’s language a little daunting, modern music artists have been kind enough to recreate some of his pieces... Read more

By April 18, 2016

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The Halftime Report: Week of 4/18

Spring has officially sprung here at Georgetown. Here’s what you can do when you’re not enjoying the sunshine.  Album Releases: OK – The Fall of Troy (4/20) Always Strive and... Read more

By April 18, 2016

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The 250: Fargo

Welcome to another edition of The 250! A weekly podcast where Voice staffers watch a movie from IMDb’s Top 250 and discuss their thoughts on the work. This week Halftime... Read more

By and April 15, 2016

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The 250: Raiders of the Lost Ark

The 250 is back! A weekly podcast in which Voice staffers watch a film from the Internet Movie Database Top 250 list and discuss. This week, Halftime Leisure editor Danielle... Read more

By and April 13, 2016

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The Trevor Story Story

Trevor Story was never expected to become a household name. But after having the best start that a rookie has ever had in the Big Leagues, with record-breaking seven home runs... Read more

By April 13, 2016

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The Weekly List: NJ is Cool Too

Recent years of pop culture have not been kind to New Jersey. I personally blame The Jersey Shore, for shining a grotesque spotlight on an unfortunate subculture prevalent in my... Read more

By April 11, 2016