Way-Too-Early Premier League Predictions

The Premier League is back, but just barely. While in some ways it seems like so much has already happened, there are only two games down and 36 to go... Read more

By Jon Block August 25, 2016

Halftime Leisure

Don’t Give Up on DC Just Yet

Let’s face it, when it comes to the DC Universe, it’s a post-Christopher Nolan Batman world. The gauntlet was thrown down by his trilogy, particularly the second and third films... Read more

By Michael Bergin August 25, 2016

Halftime Leisure

The 250:Pulp Fiction

Welcome to the 20th edition of 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.... Read more

By Halftime Staff August 15, 2016

Halftime Leisure

Untitled Leisure Podcast: BoJack Horseman Season 3

Season 3 of the critically acclaimed and beloved BoJack Horseman premiered on July 22nd. It took four weeks, but Daniel Varghese, Halftime Editor Danielle Hewitt, and Podcast Editor Jon Block... Read more

By Daniel Varghese, Jon Block and Danielle Hewitt August 12, 2016

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Farewell to A-Rod

If Aaron Boone had just stuck to running on a treadmill, Alex Rodriguez might not be a Yankee. On January 16th, 2004, Boone, the Yankees’ starting third baseman in... Read more

By Graham Piro August 11, 2016

Halftime Leisure

Smithsonian’s PostSecret Lets People Get Some Stuff Off Their Chests

A wise man once said, “Secret secrets are no fun, secret secrets hurt someone.” However no words ring less true for the Postal Museum’s exhibit PostSecret: The Power of a... Read more

By Ryan Miller August 5, 2016

Halftime

Maurice Smith: Just Another Example

The sun rose in the East this morning. The sky is blue. The NCAA screws over its student athletes. At any given moment, you can be sure that any of... Read more

By Chris Dunn August 5, 2016

Halftime Leisure

Untitled Leisure Podcast: The Summer of Conscious Rap

In the latest episode of the soon-to-be-titled Leisure podcast, host Daniel Varghese talks with Assistant Sports Editor Tyler Pearre about the welcome onslaught of new rap tackling the big political... Read more

By Daniel Varghese and Tyler Pearre August 4, 2016

Halftime Leisure

Untitled Leisure Project Episode 1: Colbert’s Return

Your favorite pop culture podcast is back! After a long hiatus, The Untitled (but soon-to-be titled) Leisure Project crew has returned to talk about another return, that of Stephen Colbert’s... Read more

By Daniel Varghese, Danielle Hewitt, Erika Bullock and Jon Block July 28, 2016

Halftime Leisure

The 250: Back to the Future

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 Danielle Hewitt, Daniel Varghese and Erika Bullock July 26, 2016

Halftime Leisure

The Weekly List: Brexit

You might have heard, but Britain is leaving the E.U. We probably won’t see the consequences of this decision for years, but it will probably go down as one of... Read more

By Jon Block July 22, 2016

Halftime

A Look Back at Euro 2016: Grades for All 24 Teams

Now that this summer’s international soccer competitions are over and the European club seasons haven’t started yet, there is a lull in the soccer world filled only by ridiculous transfer... Read more

By Jon Block July 19, 2016

Halftime

Euro 2016 Semifinal Recap

Two games with many similarities. Both ended 2-0, both changed drastically from half to half, and both sent teams full of hope tumbling out of the tournament. Here is a... Read more

By Jon Block July 9, 2016

Halftime

Euro 2016: Quarterfinals Recap and Semifinal Preview

Sadly, only three games remain in Euro 2016. Many of this tournament’s stories have already come to a close, some in disappointment, others with pride at making it so far.... Read more

By Jon Block July 6, 2016

Halftime Leisure

The 250: Annie Hall

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 Danielle Hewitt and Daniel Varghese July 5, 2016

Halftime

No More Chasing Shadows

Lionel Messi is, if nothing else, memorable. His Barcelona debut was marked with a well taken goal and his club career since has been nothing short of remarkable. His first... Read more

By Jorge DeNeve June 28, 2016

Halftime Leisure

The Weekly List: Soundtrack to My Freshman Year

My memories of GAAP weekend are hazy and fragmented. I have a vague recollection of being circled up with strangers on Healy lawn, encouraged to “bond” through games such as... Read more

By Sarah Pavlak June 28, 2016

Halftime

Copa América Centenario: Final Preview

It’s a rematch of the round one matchup between Argentina and Chile, but more importantly it’s the rematch of last year’s Copa América final. For Argentina, it’s their third major... Read more

By Jorge DeNeve June 26, 2016

Halftime

Copa América Centenario: Semifinal Preview

USA vs. Argentina The United States once again have their backs against the wall. They face an Argentina team that has won all four of its games comfortably, has only... Read more

By Jorge DeNeve June 21, 2016

Halftime

Copa América Centenario: Quarterfinal Summary

USA 2-1 Ecuador Instead of bringing in Michael Orozco for the injured DeAndre Yedlin, Juergen Klinsmann decided to move Fabian Johnson from left to right back and play Matt Besler... Read more

By Jorge DeNeve June 21, 2016