The Writers’ Block: Chapter 4, From newspapers to online
Newspapers are the foundation of journalistic writing. In this episode, hosted by Cedarville sophomore journalism student Balen Allain and journalism professor Jeff Gilbert, we discuss the history and evolution of newspapers from at least two in every city, to at most one in every city and the transition to the digital online world.
The Writers’ Block: Chapter 3, In-depth storytelling
Journalistic feature writing should be about going in depth and using narrative techniques to tell stories. In this episode, hosted by Cedarville sophomore journalism student Balen Allain and journalism professor Jeff Gilbert, we discuss what makes feature writing different from news writing.
The Writers’ Block: Chapter 1, Writing is Everywhere
Whether you like writing or not you can't get away from it. This is the introduction to podcast episodes about writing hosted by Cedarville sophomore journalism student Balen Allain and journalism professor Jeff Gilbert.
The Writers’ Block: Chapter 2, The Truth About Newswriting
Journalistic writing is about telling the truth, or at least it should be. In this episode, hosted by Cedarville sophomore journalism student Balen Allain and journalism professor Jeff Gilbert, we discuss how other writing advocates for ideas and actions, but newswriting should be in stark contrast to those aims.
The Star Wars Showdown
If you are a Star Wars fan, then this episode is for you! Janie, Ben, Sam, and Jacob settle the debate over the best piece of Star Wars media ever made, March Madness bracket style. Which one do you think the winner will be?
“The Last of Us” episode has arrived!
Longtime “The Last of Us” fans Ben and Sam along with recent fan Janie discuss what the hit TV series did right, what it did wrong, and how it may have broken the curse of film and TV adaptations of video games.
WARNING: SPOILERS FOR “THE LAST OF US” GAME AND TV SHOW, AND “THE LAST OF US PART 2” GAME
Movies, Movies, Movies
This week, Janie and Sam sit down and talk about their favorite movie releases of the year, and what is still to come in the future. From the Horror movie "Meghan" to the "Mario Kart movie", they got it covered!
Oscars Preview
Hello, and welcome to the brand-new podcast series with the Arts and Entertainment department! This week it is all about the Oscars. Listen in as Janie, Sam, and Ben discuss the nominees and their guesses on who will go home with a win.
