Freddie Mandel is a 15-year-old freshman. He plays lacrosse, writes, and enjoys making films. “Short films are just a passion of mine,” he says with a smile. He likes working behind the camera and wants to pursue film as a future career. In addition, he enjoys and reading. In particular, he loves to think between the lines and understand what an author’s thought process might have been. As a journalist, Mandel hopes to contribute to his community more significantly, since 9th grade offers numerous media opportunities. He also loves the interview process; it is an enlightening experience for him, and it helps Mandel get to know his community better. Moreover, he is looking forward to developing his camera skills by photographing  Wolverine sports games for the Spectrum.