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Josh Hananel, Online Editor-in-Chief • May 22, 2024
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Josh Hananel
Josh Hananel, Online Editor-in-Chief
Senior Josh Hananel is an Online Editor-in-Chief for his fourth year with The Pitch. Along with writing for The Pitch, Josh revels in philosophy, movies, and running for the cross country team.
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