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Hi, I'm Joshua Levin. I'm a full-time college student and part-time journalist. I spend my spare time taking photos and occasionally writing software. I run the news desk for The Mass Media, UMass Boston's independent student newspaper, where I focus on policy, law and breaking news. I also occasionally publish stories about national political and legal news on my blog.

Let's Work Together

I'd love to work with you! I'm open to freelance or part-time reporting, content writing or copy editing positions. Reach out via email at josh@joshlevin.us to get in touch. 

Experience

News Editor and Assistant Production Editor, The Mass Media I run the news desk for UMass Boston's independent student newspaper. As Assistant Production Editor, I also participate in production planning, oversee website design and operations, and manage the paper's Twitter account. (Aug. 2024 - Present)

Editor in Chief, The Shakerite I oversaw more than 30 student journalists for year-round web and print production, managing all aspects of the publication, including planning, assigning and editing coverage. I contributed to more than 100 articles and opinions receiving bylines in 27. I participated in more than a dozen breaking news stories and oversaw the first live election night coverage in the paper's 94-year history. I also served on the editorial board for three years, including two terms as chairman. Previously Investigations Reporter and Managing Editor (Aug. 2021 - May 2024)

Portfolio

Newswriting

Speaker Choice Supported Woodbury Teacher’s AbuserI broke the story that the Shaker Heights City School District's choice for commencement speaker, alumna and former secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge, had written a letter supporting a former judge when he was arrested for abusing his wife, a Shaker teacher. My coverage sparked a petition drive that reached 900 signatures and was picked up by at least five professional media outlets.

Students to Attend Virtually Due to Security Concerns I managed and wrote breaking news coverage when two trespassers entered through an unlocked door and assaulted students in my school's cafeteria. I published the story within hours, and updated it within 15 minutes when the district announced that school was canceled the following day due to safety concerns.

Opinion

Editorial: Building a Culture of Safety As editorial board chairman, I participated in writing and presided over board meetings where we drafted this editorial supporting new safety protocols in response to two safety scares in less than a week. 

Column: Teachers, Please, Tri-Fold No More In this column, I express frustration about projects that make use of tri-fold presentation boards, and provide tips for fellow students to make these projects more bearable.

Photojournalism

I ran photographic coverage for three protests during my time at The Shakerite, including a march opposing cuts to Latin and Greek instruction in 2023 and walkouts against gun violence in 2022 and 2023

Awards and Honors

Personal Projects

Bylines

First amendment group says space use policy violates students’ rights
New protest policy draws legal scrutiny
SJP speak-out: ‘The fight for Palestinian freedom is a global issue’
Speakers welcome students back with discussion about innovation and AI
Updated space use policy imposes new limits on protests
Supreme Court Clerk Mistakenly Awards Costs
'With Fear for Our Democracy, I Dissent'
Petition Urges District to Replace Fudge
Speaker Choice Supported Woodbury Teacher's Abuser
Sankofa Changes the Narrative
Students to Attend Virtually Due to Security Concerns
Rumors Lead to Stay-Put
Classes To Resume Tomorrow Following Early Dismissal
Live Updates: Nov. 7 General Election
False Alarm
Flex, But Less Flexible
Spectators Prohibited Due to Threat
Editor's Note: It's Good To Be Back
Teachers, Please, Tri-Fold No More
Schools Close for Storm Cleanup
'We Did It During A Challening Time'
Police Report on Restroom Fight Cites Felonious Assault
Students Walk Out in Wake of Gun Violence, Again: Speakers
A Response to Dr. Glasner
Marching in Support of Latin and Greek
Board Considers Music and Language Cuts
High School Proceeds as Normal After Phone Threat
Shots Fired Near The High School
Staff Pull Alarm After Smelling Smoke
High School Enforces New ID Policy
Social Media Threat Targets Shaker
Planting the Seeds of STEM
School Days Without a Fire Alarm: Zero
False Alarm Triggers End of Day Evacuation
From Notebooks to Chromebooks
Vaccine Side Effects Prompt Remote Instruction Day