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Soccer Politics: Klinsmann, Controversy and Culture

Jurgen Klinsmann has been a controversial figure for U.S. Soccer ever since he was first appointed manager of the United States Men’s National Team in 2011. His background and credentials... Read more

By September 29, 2015

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Halftime Brunch Bracket: Martin’s Tavern

Chances are, if you’ve ever been to Wisconsin or M Street, you’ve seen Martin’s Tavern. The iconic long yellow-and-green building sits on the corner of Wisconsin and N, across the... Read more

By September 29, 2015

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Rising from the Pit

There’s a scene in “The Dark Knight Rises” when Batman realizes he can only rise from Bane’s pit when he takes off his safety rope. I don’t think I ever... Read more

By September 28, 2015

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Pete Rose Should Definitely be in the Hall of Fame, Probably

On Thursday, September 24, MLB’s all-time hits leader, Pete Rose, met with commissioner Rob Manfred to discuss Rose’s reinstatement into MLB. In August 1989, he was banned for life from baseball,... Read more

By September 28, 2015

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2015-16 NBA Season Predictions

In one month, the NBA will once again tip-off it’s marathon 82-game season. If you’re like me, that means life will be restored to a state of normalcy as the... Read more

By September 28, 2015

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Voice at Landmark: Lord Huron

The members of Lord Huron appeared to be more like old-school models than musicians when they walked onto the Miller Lite stage for the Landmark Music Festival this Sunday. They arrived... Read more

By September 28, 2015

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Voice at Landmark: Wale

“Can I take you to the go-go?,” Wale asked the crowd. It’s common for Kendrick Lamar to reference Compton, his hometown, or for Kanye West to give a shout out... Read more

By September 27, 2015

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Things You Probably Did Wrong at Landmark Day One

A music festival can be a scary place. From strange performance-hula-hoopers to five-dollar canned coffee, there are many obstacles that any festival-goer must hurdle in order to have a successful... Read more

By September 27, 2015

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Voice at Landmark: Band of Horses

Band of Horses came far from the west coast for DC’s Landmark Music Festival 2015. Based out of Seattle, WA, the band, with new music yet to come from this... Read more

By September 27, 2015

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Voice at Landmark: Ben Howard

Ben Howard emerged meekly, sporting a black t-shirt, a pair of jeans, and a glowing smile, onto the Miller Light stage to perform during the Landmark Music Festival this Saturday.... Read more

By September 26, 2015

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Voice at Landmark: The Mowgli’s

There’s only one way to describe the Mowgli’s: bubbly. The California-based group stepped—jumped, rather—onto the Lincoln stage at Landmark filled with enthusiasm and positive vibes, eager to play for an... Read more

By September 26, 2015

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Landmark Survival Guide

An American music festival can be a scary place. Even if you arrive at the Landmark Music Festival on Saturday or Sunday with a posse of your closest buds, there... Read more

By September 26, 2015

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The Weekly List: The Local Artists of Landmark 2015

As some of you may know, Landmark Music Festival is occurring the weekend. The festival has a great lineup and an even better cause, the restoration of the National Mall.... Read more

By September 26, 2015

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Introducing Halftime’s newest podcast: TasteTest

Ahh, fall. The wonderful season of scarves, hot tea, apple-picking and of course…pumpkin-flavored, mass-produced, packaged foods. What started as a seasonal selection at Starbucks has turned into a full-fledged food... Read more

By September 25, 2015

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Why Golf has been Waiting for Jordan Spieth

The year was 1997. Michael Jordan had earned his fifth NBA Finals MVP, putting aside the Utah Jazz in six games. Renowned college hoops coach Dean Smith had decided to... Read more

By September 25, 2015

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The Cap: Kam Chancellor

Halftime Sports Editor Matt Jasko examines the intersection between finance, economics, and athletics in his segment, “The Cap.” The Seattle Seahawks’ 27-year-old star superstar safety, “Bam Bam” Kam Chancellor, concluded his Emmet Smith-esque... Read more

By September 25, 2015

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What’s in the Cards: Sizing Up the MLB Postseason

As the leaves turn brown and the pumpkin spice lattes make their way back into our lives, only one thing is on everyone’s mind: the Fall Classic is just around... Read more

By September 25, 2015

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The Weekly List: The Best That Live Performance Has to Offer

With Landmark Music Festival coming next week and a number of great bands (The Fratellis, The Cribs, FIDLAR) all playing shows here in the near future, what better way to... Read more

By September 25, 2015

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What’s a Lewandowski?

Imagine if Marshawn Lynch had a five touchdown game– and recorded each score within a single quarter– against the Green Bay Packers. ESPN would light up like it was Christmas, Pete... Read more

By September 25, 2015

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Dear Supernatural, quit while you’re behind

Since 2005, the CW (formerly the WB) has been entertaining viewers with one of their most successful hits, Supernatural. The show follows the lives of Sam and Dean Winchester (played... Read more

By September 25, 2015