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FC Porto’s Smart Business Plan

Not many soccer fanatics expected the seemingly undefeatable Bayern Munich to be on the losing side of club competition anytime soon, especially to exit as early as the quarterfinals of... Read more

By April 20, 2015

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The Revenge of Fellaini and Co.

For a team that struggled so much at the start of the season and then struggled to play decent football for the middle of the season, Manchester United have solved... Read more

By April 17, 2015

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The Closet Otaku: The embedded misogyny of Sword Art Online

I no longer feel comfortable with Sword Art Online’s very existence. SAO is based on a fascinating science fiction premise. A mysterious video game developer, Kayaba Akihiko, decides to trap... Read more

By April 14, 2015

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Reflections On 11:59

“He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.” – Confucius Over the past several months, I was lucky... Read more

By April 14, 2015

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Is there a "War to Come" for Game of Thrones?

Spoiler warning: This article discusses events leading up to and including the first episode of season five. This writer has yet to conquer the literary behemoths the show is based... Read more

By April 13, 2015

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The Weekly List: Wu-Tang Wednesdays

[8tracks url=”https://8tracks.com/rwm126/wu-tang-wednesday” ] Wu-Tang Wednesday is more than just a day to listen to the Wu; it’s a mindset to adopt for a full 24 hours. I was first introduced... Read more

By April 13, 2015

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Dealing With Sterling

Following a great run for the title during the 2013-14 season, many were curious of how Liverpool would respond in the following season. The biggest issue was replacing the goals... Read more

By April 13, 2015

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Roy Hargrove’s Shadow Live at a Shallow DC Jazz Club

I didn’t see Roy Hargrove at Blues Alley on Saturday night; I saw the shadow of the man who still inspires me to play trumpet, who can solo brilliantly with... Read more

By April 13, 2015

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HONM: The New Cartographers

“I can barely type and he’s sitting there making like, a Hackintosh or something”   Vanessa and Vincent came to the National Mall under the impression that it was the... Read more

By April 13, 2015

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Premier League Roundup: Relegations, Underachievers and Brilliant Goals

Yet another exciting weekend of results in the League. With just seven matchdays left, let’s take a look at this past weekend’s action. The Relegation Battle Gets Murkier There were... Read more

By April 10, 2015

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This Week In Hockey: Almost There

On Saturday, April 11th, each team in hockey will play its final game of the season. At this point in the season, I’m reminded in part why I love this... Read more

By April 9, 2015

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Get Hard  Is Worth The Time

In recent years, Will Ferrell has come to be known for making fantastic trailers for movies, but only that. Time and time again, an entire movie’s worth of funny scenes... Read more

By April 7, 2015

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Play Ball

Well, college basketball season has ended, your bracket has most likely busted, and your school has most likely fallen short yet again of the ultimate prize. But fear not sports... Read more

By April 7, 2015

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Saturday Night Live: The Good, The Bad, The Unclear

Saturday Night Live, the unfellable late-night staple, currently stands at a strange crossroads. After riding the high of a 40th anniversary special, the show has settled back into the in-between... Read more

By April 2, 2015

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The Weekly List: Good Weather, Good Vibes

Cold weather people are bad people. In rebellion against the slowly dissipating cold, we as a collective opposition to snow boots and jackets, deserve to be happy. As we emerge... Read more

By April 1, 2015

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The Underrated Joy of Scrubs

Scrubs is one of the best shows on Netflix. The show follows John Dorian (J.D.), played by Zach Braff, as he goes through Sacred Heart Teaching Hospital as an intern,... Read more

By March 31, 2015

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Instagram’s "Crazy Jewish Mom" Is Sweeping The Nation

If my International Relations class is particularly boring or my dining hall’s taco line is taking a while, I pass the time by scrolling through my Instagram account. Lately, I’ve... Read more

By March 30, 2015

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The Importance of Club Football’s Quota System

Every individual who has ever been a Football Manager fanatic has a fair grasp on what the homegrown player quota is. Every nation has its own version of this quota,... Read more

By March 30, 2015

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Critical Voices: For All My Sisters,  The Cribs

After two top ten albums, The Cribs may no longer be a British cult band, but they still have a major challenge in upholding their long stretch of great music... Read more

By March 27, 2015

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A Glance at the Premier League

This is a great week for soccer in DC. DC United host LA Galaxy in their second home game, and Messi and Co. play El Salvador in a friendly at... Read more

By March 27, 2015