Should books be adapted into films?
Daniel Finegan Two writers weigh in on the controversial issue.
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The story of an Eastern student’s car
An ode to good ol' Bessie
Putting the “water” in watermelon
Grease + fruit = fun
Fake Victims
How our compassion leaves us vulnerable to being manipulated
Theatre Preview: Hamlet
Hamlet is a work that stands tall, even among the many legendary plays of Shakespeare. It is a tale of revenge, madness, love, betrayal, life and death that has captivated…
The Pitfalls of Journalism: Why bias and selective reporting are hurting journalism.
I have now been writing for the Waltonian for several semesters, and, like most other people, am a regular consumer of various journalistic outlets. I truly love working for the…
“Whip It”: A look at the 2009 film that perfectly captures and explains a sport unbeknownst to many: roller derby
By: Daniel Finegan In most sports movies, you don’t need to be told when something good happens. Most viewers are familiar with the visual language of a football player running…
Blessings: A reflection on our response to what we have
I find it very ironic that the day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday. A day dedicated to gratitude is followed by a day that is all about buying more stuff;…
Hard Pill to Swallow: You should delete your social media apps
By: Daniel Finegan I have been exceptionally lucky in that my parents did not allow me to have social media in high school. Now that I am older, I have…
Who Am I?: A discussion of what defines a human
By: Daniel Finegan Who am I? It is a question that we spend our lives trying to answer. We grasp for identity wherever we can find it, whether it be…