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A Walk Through Crafty Bastards 2015

Washington City Paper and Whole Foods put on DC’s 12th annual Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts fair last weekend at Union Market.  For those who have never been up to... Read more

By October 6, 2015

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The Weekly List: Songs My Mom Made Me Listen To

When I was younger, I thought my taste in music was the end all be all. I mean who could be better than A*teens and S Club 7? However, my... Read more

By October 5, 2015

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Halftime Reviews: Unbreakable by Janet Jackson

At 49 years young, Janet Jackson has returned on October 2nd to show the music world that she is not done yet. Unfortunately, with her new album Unbreakable, , Ms.... Read more

By October 5, 2015

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Halftime Reviews: Every Open Eye by CHVRCHES

Scottish trio CHVRCHES has dedicated the foreseeable future to a long period of touring (and a pleasant visit to DC for the first ever Landmark Music Festival). This is following... Read more

By October 2, 2015

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Introducing the The Daily Show with Trevor Noah

For the past three years I watched almost every episode of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. When I found out that Stewart was leaving his beloved news desk I... Read more

By October 2, 2015

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Why Your UFC Obsession Should Start This Saturday

IT’SSSSSSSSSSSS TIIIIIIIIIIIME! I’m sorry, but I love Bruce Buffer and I can’t wait for the “veteran voice of the Octagon” to shout those infamous two words before the Light Heavyweight... Read more

By October 1, 2015

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The Weekly List: Braving the Rainy Weekend

Hello friends! So it looks we on the east coast are bound for a rainy weekend as Hurricane Joaquin slowly lumbers in our direction. But hey, sometimes having a few... Read more

By October 1, 2015

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Living in Fear: Why FIFA Has Been Corrupt for Too Long

Last week, Swiss authorities opened criminal proceedings on FIFA President Sepp Blatter, charging him with misappropriation and criminal mismanagement. This is just the most recent instance of a FIFA official... Read more

By October 1, 2015

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Pony Down?: SMU and the NCAA’s problem

Ah, the NCAA vs. Larry Brown show continues. For the third time in his illustrious career, ol’ Larry has been sanctioned by Big Brother, this time because he “failed to... Read more

By October 1, 2015

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NFL Offseason Trade Evaluations

There were several trades this past NFL offseason.  Some of them have proved to be productive so far, while others have not worked out particularly well.  Let’s take a look at how... Read more

By September 30, 2015

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Jonathan Papelbon: A National Tragedy

On Sunday, during the 8th inning of the Washington Nationals’ contest against the Philadelphia Phillies, closer Jonathan Papelbon scolded teammate Bryce Harper, leading to a physical altercation. Papelbon was soon... Read more

By September 30, 2015

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Voice at Landmark: In the Valley Below

Landmark day two was kicked off by the California-based trio In the Valley Below. The band took the stage early this afternoon for the day’sfirst round of concerts. Hailing from... Read more

By September 30, 2015

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Voice at Landmark: Manchester Orchestra

Hard Rock are two words that undoubtedly describe Manchester Orchestra. The Atlanta-based band brought tremendous energy to their early afternoon performance on day two of Landmark Music Festival. Filled with... 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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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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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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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