Jin Yu

As a soon-to-be graduate of the Bachelor of Journalism program at TMU, Jin has recognized her deep respect for structure and storytelling—and an equally deep need to question everything. Obsessed with dissecting the scaffolding ideas that hold the world together, she thrives on uncovering the “why’s.” When she’s not doing freelance work in web design, branding, or editing, you can find her in video essay rabbit holes on topics she didn’t know she cared about—or cooking

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Behind the Headlines

When the reporting stops, the reading continues Journalists read and write for a living. Yet, when deadline pressures fade and the news […]

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Pull Quotes – S7E3 – Hyperlocal, Community-Driven Journalism with Anita Li

Jin Yu interviews Anita Li about her innovative approach to community-driven journalism through her publication, The Green Line. Read the transcript Guest […]

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The Substack Dilemma

A longtime music journalist, Michael Barclay began writing on Substack during what he calls a “mid-career crisis.” After working for Exclaim!, Maclean’s, CBC, and other outlets, he launched That Night in Toronto, a newsletter focused on music and culture.