Nicky Edwards-Levin is an editor-in-chief for the U-High Midway. A member of the Class of 2021, Nicky joined the Midway staff as a member of the Beginning Journalism course in the 2017-18 school year. He enjoys interacting and collaborating with other members of staff at all levels. He runs track and cross country, and listens to copious amounts of classical music. Outside of school, Nicky enjoys co-parenting his pet betta fish, Terry.
Awards:
2022 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Certificate of merit, secondary coverage (follow-up reporting), “Parents protest in-person delays despite updates from administration”
2021 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award: Third place, news writing, “To maintain equity, teachers go extra mile”
2021 National Scholastic Press Association COVID-19 Coverage: Honorable mention, online news/feature, “Parents protest in-person delays despite updates from administration”
2020 Journalism Education Association National Student Media Contests, Virtual: Excellent, review writing
2019 National Scholastic Press Association Story of the Year: First place, editorial, “Identity clubs need our help to thrive”
2020 National Scholastic Press Association Spring Best of Show: Fifth Place, COVID-19 Reporting, “Teachers, students embark on remote learning”
2020 National Scholastic Press Association Spring Best of Show: 10th Place, Social Justice Reporting (with Ella Beiser), “Students publish stories of discrimination, call for administrative action”
2020 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Awards: Second Place, Sports News (with Ella Beiser and Christian Gluth), “First Time for First Place”
2020 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, editorial, Identity clubs need our help to thrive
2020 Illinois Journalism Education Association: First place, sports news story (with Ella Beiser, Christian Gluth), Boys soccer team places first at state
2020 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, infographic, 96.7 p8 Facts on Fire
2020 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Second place, single-page story package (with Christian Gluth), 96.5 p11 Sports on Screens
2020 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Third place, photo story or photo slideshow (with Macy Beal, Kathy Luan, Malcolm Taylor, Maria Shaughnessy), Sept. 30, 2019: Students embrace Spirit Week with fun outfits
2020 Illinois Journalism Education Association: Third place, centerspread story package (with Amanda Cassel, Anathea Carrigan, Caroline Hohner, Risa Cohen) 96.6 p6-7 Race for the Nomination
