Samuel Felinton

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Samuel Felinton is passionate about telling untold stories, even through unconventional methods that go beyond creative writing. In early 2026, he joined The Daily Athenaeum to sharpen his interviewing skills and develop a more analytical writing style, expanding his storytelling expertise beyond traditional fiction. To view his full journalism portfolio, click here.

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Film/Television Reviews

OPINION | ‘Scary Movie’ knows how to get a laugh, but it just doesn't know what to do with oneMichael Tiddes' “Scary Movie” hits theaters 26 years after the original, carrying with it the full weight of that legacy and, unfortunately, very little of what made it worth remembering.

OPINION | “Michael” is a perfectly adequate tribute to an impossible subjectAntoine Fuqua’s “Michael” is the kind of biopic that gives you exactly what it promises, almost nothing more. It is technically competent, occasionally thrilling and fundamentally safe in ways that

OPINION | Netflix’s ‘Lord of the Flies’ had everything it needed to succeedNetflix’s new adaptation of William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies” is the kind of series that mistakes ambition for execution and ends up squandering one of literature's most adaptable premises

OPINION | ‘Backrooms’ almost gets out of its own way, and that's what makes it great“Backrooms” is not a perfect film. But the parts that I think are weak only stand out because the other parts are operating at such a high level. Bad movies

OPINION | “Obsession” has been hyped up for months, and the film mostly deliversCurry Baker’s “Obsession” is not a comfortable movie. It isn't supposed to be. What it is, against most reasonable expectations for a debut feature with a $1 million budget, is

OPINION | ‘Euphoria’ is back, but is it the same show we loved?After a four-year hiatus, “Euphoria” has finally returned to HBO, and the internet has had a lot to say about it.

OPINION | ‘Project Hail Mary’ is great, but it doesn’t live up to the hypePhil Lord and Christopher Miller’s “Project Hail Mary” is the kind of film that's easy to like and hard to love. It's entertaining, occasionally brilliant and just uneven enough to

News Coverage

OPINION | 5 must-watch films from North Central West VirginiaWest Virginia doesn’t always get the credit it deserves on the cultural map, but for people who are willing to dig a little, North Central West Virginia has quietly served

Boredom busters: 4 things to do in Morgantown this weekendIf you’re staying in Morgantown this summer, you’re in luck. Plenty of fun events are happening this weekend that are sure to fit your budget and keep you busy.

West Virginia Public Theatre announces summer season with two productionsWest Virginia Public Theatre is bringing two shows to the Gladys G. Davis Theatre at the West Virginia University Canady Creative Arts Center this summer.

8 seniors named to Order of AugustaWVU announced this year’s Order of Augusta, composed of the eight top graduating seniors, along with the 2026 WVU Outstanding Seniors, per a release May 5.

Three things to do in Morgantown this weekendSpring is here, and this weekend’s lineup is worth getting off the couch for. This weekend, The DA recommends checking out the West Virginia Tattoo Expo, a 5K run/walk and

Morgantown Art Bar announces closureThe Morgantown Art Bar will close its doors after April, it announced on its Instagram account Wednesday.

Mugs N’ Mittens offers students a unique escape just outside of MorgantownWest Virginia has only three cat cafes. One of them, located in Fairmont, is about 20 miles down I-79 from Morgantown.

Flying Fox Fitness looks to bring creative movement to MorgantownA new fitness studio is coming to Morgantown this summer, and it won't look much like a traditional gym.

Babylon drag fail earns Trixie Mattel shoutoutA drag queen at the Babylon Nightclub has gone viral after falling off a support beam mid-performance, and the clip caught the attention of one of the most well-known drag

Clayton Thyne to serve as Dean of the Eberly CollegeClayton Thyne has been appointed as the inaugural Linda and Don Brodie Dean of the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, according to a WVUToday release.

7 Brew to open Morgantown location7 Brew, a drive-thru coffee chain, is set to open its first Morgantown location, according to a Facebook post from Black Diamond Realty, the firm that brokered the deal.

Event Coverage

Faculty, students express concerns amid Student Life changesStudents and faculty discussed the recently announced Center for Community Connections during a Faculty Senate meeting on Monday.

Faculty Senate recaps legislative session, highlights faculty honorsThe WVU Faculty Senate met on March 9 to discuss the recent legislative session, upcoming academic funding initiatives and faculty honors.

WVU safety fair sheds light on unknown security resourcesWest Virginia University’s Police Department (UPD) held its Spring Safety Fair from March 4-5 at the Student Recreation Center and Vandalia Lounge in an effort to educate students on campus

Hundreds of Mountaineers showcase research at Spring SymposiumMore than 200 students filled the Mountainlair for the 10th annual Spring Symposium from West Virginia University’s Office of Undergraduate Research April 9.

WVU Planetarium hosts watch party for historic Artemis II launchThe WVU Planetarium opened its doors April 1 for a community watch party as NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts on the

Housing Fair shows students residencies beyond dormsWest Virginia University held its second and final Housing Fair for this Academic Year from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the Mountainlair Ballrooms, drawing students at

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