From first picking up a Canon Rebel T7 in their junior year of high school to covering the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship, Sandra Fu’s journey has been remarkable. Fu was once an ordinary high school student, unsure of their path, searching for their identity and passions just like many of their fellow classmates. Their journey into journalism began when … [Read more...] about Behind the Lens: Sandra Fu’s journey from high school to photo editor
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What Is MIPA Camp?
What you need to know about Michigan State's journalism camp By: Kaylee Zirkelbach and Ashe Watson What: The Michigan Interscholastic Press Association, or MIPA, is a statewide nonprofit organization affiliated with Michigan State University’s journalism program among their different camps throughout the year. This summer program includes a five-day stay on the MSU … [Read more...] about What Is MIPA Camp?
‘Blinded by the Light’, visually, culturally compelling
In a recent trend, movies surrounding “classic” artists have become somewhat of a cultural phenomenon. Movies such as “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Rocketman” cover the lives of these famous musicians and the struggles and triumphs they went through to find fame. “Blinded by the Light,” which is set to release on August 16, 2019, follows this trend while being a visual and diverse … [Read more...] about ‘Blinded by the Light’, visually, culturally compelling
Meet the MIPA Upstart 2018 staff
Click the link to hear interviews and insights from the 2018 MIPA Upstart staff. AUDIO/Audrey Whitaker and Zach Heimbuch … [Read more...] about Meet the MIPA Upstart 2018 staff
Speech and Debate Movie Review
Movies are supposed to be either happy, sad, scary, funny or some combination of that, but even though I didn’t hate the Speech and Debate movie, it can’t be categorized in any of those general places. I thought it had one or two funny elements and as a member of my school’s forensics team I found it mildly relatable, but overall it was slow and had a general end with a quick … [Read more...] about Speech and Debate Movie Review