Category: Highlights

New Season Begins With the Same Old Problems for the WizKids

Anthony Fennell Sports Blogger, WGMU Friday October 28, 2016 As the Washington Wizards opened the 2016-17 season there were high hopes that a new coach, system and culture would produce better results from the jump, however that wasn’t the case. A season that started with a road trip to Atlanta to face their southeast division …

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The NBA Season Kicked Off With the Cavs Celebrating

Anthony Fennell Sports Blogger, WGMU Thursday October 27, 2016 As the NBA season kicked off , excitement filled the air with both a championship ring ceremony taking place, as well as some new faces in new places. The season opened up with the 2015-16 champion Cleveland Cavilers still in championship mode as they absolutely dominated …

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Capitals Fall Flat In Edmonton

Nick Colletti Sports Blogger, WGMU Thursday October 27, 2016 The Washington Capitals kickstarted a western Canada road trip with a Wednesday showdown in the Oilers new and refined barn that is being hailed as the best venue in the NHL. The Oilers, full of exciting young talent and future superstar Connor McDavid, were determined to …

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Distinguished Communicators Headline in Political & Policy Forum

By: Jacqueline Reed | Edited By: Nicholas Reynoso | Photo Credits: Mimi Albano Former Governor of Maryland Martin O’Malley and Co-Creator of Showtime’s The Circus Mark McKinnon were two of the many speakers featured in the Political & Policy Communication Forum, Tuesday, October 25, 2016, in Dewberry Hall in the Johnson Center. Sponsored by The Insight …

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The Plugs w/ Palmer Alexander III, Dir. of N The Zone Network

Palmer Alexander III (@thelegendkil) was formally a sports writer for the St. Louis American, which in 2012 became the single largest weekly newspaper in the entire state of Missouri. Currently, Palmer devotes his time as the Executive Director of the ‘N The Zone Network’ (Twitter: @NTheZoneShow @NTZNetwork), which is among the best sports pod-casting networks …

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Best of The Nice Guys: Trick or Treating

Cory went trick or treating one time in high school. Matt expressed his strong disdain for Cory’s actions. An argument ensues… Is it OK to go trick or treating in high school? Let us know what you think @WGMU on Twitter. Be sure to tune in to the Nice Guys every Wednesday evening from 5:30-6:30 …

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The Plugs Interview w/ Al Galdi, ESPN980

Al Galdi (Twitter: @AlGaldi) is the radio host of “The Morning Blitz” which airs weekday mornings from 5am-7am ET on ESPN 980. We caught up with Al to talk about the Redskins winning their 4th straight game after starting the season 0-2. We recapped the Redskins 27-20 victory over the NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles …

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Caps Squander The Avs After Braden Holtby Celebration

Nick Colletti  Sports Blogger, WGMU Thursday October 19, 2016 Braden Holtby, who was suited up as the backup goalie for the evening, was celebrated for his previous remarkable Vezina-winning season a season ago. Holtby, who tied Martin Brodeur’s record of 48 wins in a season, was praised alongside Capitals owner Ted Leonsis and his wife …

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Lit&Local: Transviolet on Tour, Changing the Meaning of Pop

L.A. based band Transviolet is one indie ensemble that is taking the pop revolution by storm. No less than amateur, their upbeat Cali-style classics, mixed with their dark demeanor, is an updated collection up against seemingly alliterated sounds of pop, Top 40 “hits”. Now on tour alongside LANY, coasting through the East Coast, The Kinda Tour connects viewers …

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John Walton Interview

John Walton, the radio voice of the Washington Capitals, joins WGMU’s Sports Director Cory Morgan to discuss his expectations for the Capitals this season, what he’s seen from the Capitals so far, and what he’s seen around the NHL very early on in the season.               Photo Courtesy: @WaltonCaps …

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