Ariana Grande’s “yes, and?” is a joyous and defiant invitation to dance

With an addictive beat and uplifting lyrics, “yes, and?” is an exciting introduction to Grande's much anticipated seventh studio album.

By Gabriel Mendoza February 4, 2024

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Tearing away professional sports from D.C. rips at the fabric of the city

“This is my fuckin’ town!” John Wall screamed while he stood on the announcers’ table after his Game 6 game-winner in the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs. Capital... Read more

By Nicholas Riccio February 4, 2024

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From childhood friends to musical powerhouses, Faye Webster and Lil Yachty reunite on “Lego Ring”

Webster and Yachty complement each other in novel ways—Yachty’s carefree demeanor brings out an energetic side of Webster we rarely hear.

By Isabel Shepherd February 4, 2024

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Ding dong! The Manic Pixie Dream Girl is dead

From the blonde bombshell to the femme fatale, women in film have often accessorized the plot, and the MPDG is no exception.

By Sofia Kemeny February 4, 2024

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The Voice predicts the 2024 Grammys

Ahead of the 2024 Grammys, the Halftime Leisure Staff predict who will take home the awards, along with declaring who should.

By Eileen Chen, Adora Adeyemi, Francesca Theofilou, Zachary Warren, Maanasi Chintamani, Sofia Kemeny, Isabel Shepherd and Rhea Banerjee February 3, 2024

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“Running as a revolt”: How a new generation of runners is redefining the sport

As a concept, running is a sport that can come hand-in-hand with scrutiny. Many people who don’t run—and even sometimes those who do—might have ideas about what it means to... Read more

By Jo Stephens February 3, 2024

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Nuggets 113, Wizards 104: Jokic Unstoppable

On Kids’ Night at Capital One Arena, Denver Nuggets (30-14) star Nikola Jokic stood tall as a man among boys. The Serbian center dropped a season-high 42 points despite not... Read more

By Sam Lynch January 27, 2024

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Play ball! How sports began to dominate the video game industry

College Football (2024), the next addition to the Electronic Arts (EA) NCAA football franchise and its first since 2013, will release this summer after a long hiatus due to concerns... Read more

By Bradshaw Cate and Henry Skarecky January 21, 2024

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Percy Jackson returns to screen, this time handled with care

What is the piece of magic that ties this adaptation together, immersing the audience in the story just as the book did? Care.

By Francesca Theofilou January 20, 2024

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PERSONALITY QUIZ: Who is your Olympian parent?

I’m sure many of you have wondered where you would fit in the Percy Jackson universe: use this quiz to determine who your Olympian parent is!

By Rhea Banerjee January 17, 2024

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Best of 2023: Albums

With 2023 coming to a close, The Voice has compiled a list of our picks for the best albums of the year. Read ahead to find out more

By Zachary Warren, Maya Kominsky, Sagun Shrestha, Gabriel Mendoza, Tyler Salensky, Eileen Chen, Maanasi Chintamani, Adora Adeyemi, Isabel Shepherd, Francesca Theofilou and Hailey Wharram December 29, 2023

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Why Critics Are Wrong About Saltburn

Emerald Fennell’s sophomore feature, Saltburn (2023), has been called “profoundly anti-upward mobility,” and a film with nothing to say beyond shock value. Wesley Morris, critic-at-large for the New York Times,... Read more

By Camilia Fateh December 29, 2023

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When winning doesn’t matter: column

Vince Lombardi has a famous quote: “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” On December 3rd, 2023, the College Football Playoff committee decided to disagree with the coach, whose name... Read more

By Nicholas Riccio December 7, 2023

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The Killer is a comedy hiding in a hitman disguise

The Killer (2023) is a technical masterwork with hawkeye definition.

By Christina Pan December 7, 2023

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This Christmas season, ring in the holidays with Laufey

With three new releases, it seems that Laufey might just be on her way to being crowned the jazzy new “Queen of Christmas.”

By Eileen Chen December 3, 2023

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Forgive my (Northern) Attitude, Noah Kahan’s collaboration with Hozier is not his best

While this project was a bit lackluster, Kahan has not lost his magic, and will hopefully find his footing in future duets

By Austin Forrester November 20, 2023

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Season two of Our Flag Means Death brings so much more than death to the table

This season delivered on exactly what the fans wanted and brought massive changes to the scallywag crew of The Revenge, dawning a new era.

By Caroline Samoluk November 20, 2023

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Passing down Pinoy pride on the hardwood

Aurea Gingras, sophomore point guard for Paul VI High School’s women’s basketball team, stood in the corner as the seconds ticked down in the 2018 Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC)... Read more

By Ethan Johanson November 19, 2023

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A lion, a sea witch, and their flashy wardrobes: A wicked history of Hollywood’s queer-coded villains

Hollywood’s use of queerness almost exclusively in its villains—as deviations from the norm—has become a lazy and problematic cop-out.

By Ajani Jones November 19, 2023

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Even at 4 a.m., Georgetown South Asians find a home in cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup kicked off this October in India, drawing millions of fans to watch another competition between the world’s cricket powerhouses. Despite being... Read more

By Aminah Malik November 17, 2023