The Case for Djokovic over Nadal

During the 2011 ATP season, Novak Djokovic amassed an incredible 70-6 record. His 41-match winning streak was world news, unfathomable considering the talented opposition of his era. His historic conquests... Read more

By Noah Nelson October 30, 2015

Halftime Leisure

Learning to Love “Freaky Fruits”

In the spirit of Halloween, it’s time to address the fear that we all have, but probably should only be held by adolescent children and lachanophobes: the fear of freaky-looking... Read more

By Emma Berg October 29, 2015

Halftime Leisure

The Halftime Brunch Bracket: Round Two

Halftime Brunch Bracket Round 2 The eggs have been scrambled, the forks put to use, and the results of our first brunch bracket round are in. In our second round... Read more

By Halftime Staff October 29, 2015

Halftime Sports

Mourinho Chel-seeing the Boot?

“It would be hard not to make the prediction that José Mourinho’s Chelsea will repeat their dominant performance in the 2015-2016 season” –Chelsea Index, July 31, 2015 “Despite a lack... Read more

By Nick Gavio October 29, 2015

Halftime Leisure

“They sell coffee there?”: The lesser-known Georgetown caffeine suppliers

What is a true Georgetown experience without “meeting for coffee sometime,” grabbing a shot of espresso before that class, or staying up until absurd hours in the morning with a... Read more

By Katie LaScaleia October 28, 2015

Halftime Sports

Breaking Down the World Series

The Fall Classic is finally here, and it is sure not to disappoint. It will be an excellent World Series this year, as the powerful pitching rotation of the New... Read more

By Tyler Walsh October 28, 2015

Halftime Leisure

The Return of Gilmore Girls

Denizens of Stars Hollow rejoice! Gilmore Girls is returning for a limited run on Netflix. On October 19th TV Line announced that the beloved 2000’s television show would be brought... Read more

By Danielle Hewitt October 27, 2015

Halftime Sports

2015: A Year of Success for Women’s Soccer in the U.S.

We are nearing the end of a very successful year for women’s soccer in the United States. The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has ended their season, and the USWNT... Read more

By Susanna Herrmann October 27, 2015

Halftime Sports

What’s Wrong With Chelsea FC?

Whichever way you look at it, Chelsea FC is in utter free-fall. Ten full games into the 2015-2016 Barclay’s Premier League season, the defending champions find themselves mired in the... Read more

By Brendan Pierce October 27, 2015

Halftime Leisure

The Closet Otaku: The Implosion of the Anime Industry

Judging from the flood of yellow leaves that have descended upon my backyard (if that is even a valid description of the change in seasons), the fall 2015 anime season... Read more

By Kenneth Lee October 26, 2015

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The Weekly List: Halloween Edition 2015

That time of year is once again upon us. Candy, pumpkin, and sexy cat outfit sales suddenly go through the roof, and everyone here at Georgetown prepares for a night... Read more

By Michael Bergin October 26, 2015

Halftime Sports

My Completely Unobjective Guide to the World Series

Anyone who has been following what I write here (read: my mom and her Facebook friends) can probably guess that I am none too happy with how this year’s fall... Read more

By Chris Dunn October 26, 2015

Halftime Leisure

Halftime Reviews: Arms Around a Vision by Girls Names

Girls Names has brought post-punk revival their third album, Arms Around a Vision. They have composed a melancholy, introverted perspective that shows a distinct departure from the style of their... Read more

By Brooke Dudek October 23, 2015

Halftime Sports

The Cap: Despite Signs of Apocalypse, Baseball is Okay

Halftime Sports Editor Matt Jasko examines the intersection between finance, economics, and athletics in his segment, “The Cap.” The New York Mets are in the World Series. Following decades of underperformance, disappointment, and... Read more

By Matt Jasko October 23, 2015

Halftime Sports

The Art of the Interception

Sports media exploded this Tuesday after this week’s rendition of Monday Night Football sported a combined five interceptions between quarterbacks Eli Manning and Sam Bradford. What fans believed would... Read more

By Amanda Christovich October 23, 2015

Halftime Leisure

Halftime TasteTest: Vittles Finds

On today’s episode of TasteTest, we find the weirdest food items available at Vittles. Then we eat them in front of a microphone. Our selection for this podcast is the... Read more

By Halftime Staff October 23, 2015

Halftime Sports

Solving the Mystery of Rafael Nadal’s Decline

“In that moment, Federer may not have realized the enormity of the situation, but his final forehand symbolized the passing of the torch to Rafael Nadal.” In my recent article... Read more

By Noah Nelson October 23, 2015

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The Ticket Price Epidemic

Attending a game is the ultimate experience for any fan; nothing competes with euphoria a crowd collectively feels whenever a deep fly ball is hit, a running back barely inches... Read more

By Jonny Amon October 22, 2015

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The R.A. Dickey Trade: The Creation of This Year’s Contenders

If you told me after the 2013 MLB season that in two years, the ALCS would include the Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays, and the NLCS would feature... Read more

By Nick Gavio October 22, 2015

Halftime Sports

Unpacking the ‘Snapfu’

Assuredly, most football fans have already had the treat of watching what may have been the dumbest play in sports history, which occurred during the Indianapolis Colts’ 34-27 loss to... Read more

By Jay Benjamin October 22, 2015