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American Crime Story: The People vs. OJ Simpson, A Long-Awaited Success

American Crime Story’s concept is attention grabbing as is, so I had high expectations for the premiere. I must say, as I had expected, the show really delivered. As an... Read more

By February 5, 2016

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The five people you meet in heaven–and by heaven, I mean the Super Bowl party

It’s 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 7. If you’re like me, you’ve been watching Super Bowl pregame analysis for approximately a week straight. If you’re a normal human being, you’ve... Read more

By February 5, 2016

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Pocket Mortys: Do it for Grandpa, Morty

On January 13th, something beautiful arrived in the multiverse. It is morbid, vaguely reminiscent of Pokémon, and best of all free. A quick glance at the app store will lead... Read more

By February 5, 2016

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The 250: Pan’s Labyrinth

Welcome to another edition of the 250! A weekly podcast in which Voice Staffers view a film selected from the IMDb Top 250 and discuss their thoughts on the work. This week,... Read more

By and February 4, 2016

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Attack of the Drones: Muse Live at the Verizon Center

When it comes to a five star rock concert, look no further than Muse. Their tour for their latest album, Drones, is proof that things get better with age. Muse... Read more

By February 4, 2016

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The NBA and its Broken Lottery System

  The NBA is in the midst of one of its most historic seasons. If the 2015-2016 season continues to progress as it has up to this point, we could... Read more

By February 4, 2016

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“Grease Live!”: Burning Up the Quarter Mile

“Grease” is a fantastic, beloved musical, with an abundance of upbeat show tunes and a plot that adolescents can relate to. Following in the footsteps of NBC’s “The Sound of... Read more

By February 3, 2016

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He Might Be Jesus: Matt Corby at Black Cat

Sometimes the magic and energy of live music can result in an experience that cannot be described as anything but spiritual. The Matt Corby concert on 1/31 at the Black... Read more

By February 3, 2016

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Jurgen Klinsmann’s Conundrum

On October 15, 2015, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber claimed that Jurgen Klinsmann, the United States men’s national team manager, made comments detrimental to the league when the former German... Read more

By February 3, 2016

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The Boss is Back: Springsteen Triumphs at the Verizon Center

As Bruce Springsteen casually strolls onto the Verizon Center’s stage, there is no question as to why he is, and will always be, The Boss. He exudes confidence in the... Read more

By February 2, 2016

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A Case for the Classics: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

After a lukewarm response to the shockingly dark Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg went back to the drawing board for the conclusion of... Read more

By February 2, 2016

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The Weekly List: You Have Distracted From My Creative Process

Something happened on Twitter last week, but we’re not going to bother with that here. Kanye West recently announced that his seventh album, entitled Waves (formerly So Help Me God... Read more

By February 1, 2016

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The Halftime Report: Week of 2/1

Another week, another Halftime Report. The new entertainment never stops, and neither do we. Here’s what you have to look forward to this week. Album Releases: This Is Acting –... Read more

By February 1, 2016

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Surprising NFL Playoff Results From a New England Perspective

As a New Englander and a strong supporter of the Patriots, I can’t help but say these playoffs went in the complete opposite direction of what I expected. Seven weeks... Read more

By January 30, 2016

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Why Cam Newton’s attitude might have him dabbing all the way to Disneyland

The spotlight loves Cam Newton. Since his days in the SEC when he first exploded onto the sports media radar, Newton has made perhaps just as many headlines with his... Read more

By January 29, 2016

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No More Burgers: A Five Guys Obituary

Did you hear the Five Guys on Wisconsin is closing? The news hit me like a bolt from the blue. There I was, sitting in Leavey Center, thinking of something... Read more

By January 27, 2016

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The Rise of Leicester City

In a Premier League season overflowing with interesting storylines, one the most intriguing must be Leicester City’s meteoric rise to the top of the table. Throughout the first half of... Read more

By January 26, 2016

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The 250: The Departed

Welcome to another edition of the 250! A weekly podcast in which Voice Staffers view a film selected from the IMDb Top 250 and discuss their thoughts on the work. This week,... Read more

By January 26, 2016

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MLB Offseason Recap

This has been a dynamic offseason so far in Major League Baseball. Several of the game’s best players have been up for grabs—some have changed uniforms, while some have returned to... Read more

By January 26, 2016

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John Scott: All Star, Victim in the League’s Battle Against Fun

I have absolutely no idea what I will be doing the night of Sunday, January 31. Anyone who knows me will tell you that this is because I’ve never been... Read more

By January 25, 2016