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Joshua M. Freedman, editor-in-chief emeritus

Joshua M. Freedman is a 2022 graduate.

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Senior Josh Freedman is a Common Sense Editor-in-chief emeritus and will always be grateful for all that his time working on the publication has offered him.

Thanks for the memories

Joshua M. Freedman, EIC emeritus
May 26, 2022
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, and features a myriad of historical gems that are not readily known.

Gems in the shadows: The ‘hidden’ exhibits of the Library of Congress

Joshua M. Freedman, editor-in-chief
March 22, 2022
The National War Correspondents Memorial Arch pays homage to all the journalists who have lost their lives while covering war.

Gems in the shadows: The National War Correspondents Memorial Arch

Joshua M. Freedman, editor-in-chief
February 20, 2022
The Gold Mine Loop offers hikers spectacular views while they immerse themselves in nature and history.

Gems in the shadows: Gold Mine Loop

Joshua M. Freedman, editor-in-chief
January 20, 2022
The Clara Barton house is a registered national historic landmark and is open to the public for tours.

Gems in the shadows: The Clara Barton National Historic Site

Joshua M. Freedman, editor-in-chief
November 21, 2021
The Dobbin House Tavern is the oldest standing residence in Gettysburg, PA, and offers free tours every week.

Gems in the shadows: the Dobbin House Tavern

Joshua M. Freedman, editor-in-chief
October 20, 2021
Commissioned in 1939 and completed in 1940, the Pope-Leighey House is one of only 60 Usonian houses constructed by Wright. It is encouraged that our readers experience the true beauty of this location for themselves.

Gems in the shadows: The Pope-Leighey House

Joshua M. Freedman, editor-in-chief
September 19, 2021
Junior Joshua M. Freedman watches an early premiere of "Boogie" from his home on Mar. 1.

Freedman’s Film Forum: “Boogie”

Joshua M. Freedman, news editor
April 20, 2021
Junior Joshua M. Freedman is excited to watch an early premiere of “Land” from his home on Mar. 4.

Freedman’s Film Forum: “Land”

Joshua M. Freedman, longform news editor
March 23, 2021
Junior Joshua M. Freedman gets ready to watch an early premiere of "The Croods: A New Age" from his home on Jan. 13.

Freedman’s Film Forum: “The Croods: A New Age”

Joshua M. Freedman, news editor
January 25, 2021
Junior Joshua M. Freedman watches an early premiere of the new film “Songbird” at his house on Dec. 9.

Freedman’s Film Forum: “Songbird”

Joshua M. Freedman, news editor
December 18, 2020
Covid CareVids With Josh Freedman

Covid CareVids With Josh Freedman

Joshua M. Freedman, news editor
November 22, 2020
Junior Joshua M. Freedman watches an early premiere of the new film "Come Away" at his house on Nov. 12.

Freedman’s Film Forum: “Come Away”

Joshua M. Freedman, news editor
November 17, 2020
Junior Joshua M. Freedman enjoys watching an early premiere of the new film "Greenland" at his house on Sept. 16.

Freedman’s Film Forum: “Greenland”

Joshua M. Freedman, news editor
October 20, 2020
Junior Joshua M. Freedman enjoys watching an early premiere of the new film "All In: The Fight for Democracy" at his house on Sept. 9.

Freedman’s Film Forum: “All In: The Fight for Democracy”

Joshua M. Freedman, News Editor
September 16, 2020
Lifeline to local news closing creates void in community

Lifeline to local news closing creates void in community

Joshua M. Freedman, Staff Writer
February 14, 2020

Listening to music in class decreases productivity

Joshua M. Freedman, Staff Writer
January 2, 2020

Calling Sherlock Holmes

Joshua M. Freedman, Staff Writer
December 11, 2019
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