The Upstart

Covering the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop

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I scream, you scream, MIPA screams for ice cream!

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If you haven't by now, you need to check out the MSU Dairy Store before leaving campus this afternoon. It'll make you never want to go to Baskin Robbins again. It's a dairy lover's paradise! Ice cream, shakes, floats, cheese...you name it, it's there. The smell of  right-of-the stove waffles being turned into cones hits you right when you walk through the door. The Dairy Store … [Read more...] about I scream, you scream, MIPA screams for ice cream!

For those who aren’t performing in the Variety Show

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One time at home I started singing and my mom cried for me to stop, my sister’s ears starting bleeding, and three of my pets died. Just kidding. But it is true that my family hates when I sing, because I suck. And therefore, I am considered not talented. And therefore, I don’t stand out. And therefore, I guess I’m just a jealous, ordinary person. People performing on stage … [Read more...] about For those who aren’t performing in the Variety Show

The negative stigma associated with creative careers

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In today’s day and age it seems like all anybody cares about is how much money they bring home at the end of the year. Because of this, fields like medicine, computer science and finance are reeling in a larger pool of applicants than in previous decades. But what about arts based careers? Don’t we still need musicians and actors and writers? Tonight at a press conference at … [Read more...] about The negative stigma associated with creative careers

Caffeine addictions taking over teens?

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When was the last time you, a teenager, bragged to all of your friends about the last amazing, delicious, tall glass of water you had? Think about it. I know I haven't. We do discuss the best pops, energy drinks, and caffeine-filled drinks at Starbucks. Ah, yes. Starbucks. The place where you can stand in line for over 10 minutes for a $6 drink. We all can't help but love … [Read more...] about Caffeine addictions taking over teens?