The Upstart

Sara-Beth Badalamente takes over as MIPA director

Sara-Beth Badalamente always knew that she was going to be involved with journalism. “As soon as I started writing for the newspaper, I wanted to be a journalist,” Badalamente said. […]

Highlights of MIPA Day 3: volleyball, visit to the county fair

July 30, 2019 at the MIPA summer journalism workshop featured Round 2 of the annual volleyball tournament as well as an evening photo trip to the Ingham County Fair in […]

Monday night at MIPA features tattoo artist, movie

During the evening on July 29, 2019, students participated in two activities. First, they heard from tattoo artist Cam Pohl as he discussed his transition from high school journalist to […]

‘MIPA Makes’ kicks off July 28

The 2019 MIPA summer journalism workshop, titled “MIPA Makes,” began on July 28 with an opening session in the Wilson Hall auditorium. Michael Catarina and Ike Lea/Photos

Photo students select favorite shots

Students in the Shoot Like a Pro class, taught by Michael Caterina and Ike Lea, showcase their favorite pictures from the MIPA 2018 Summer Journalism Workshop.

Feature Coverage students complete team storytelling packages

The Feature Coverage class completed a team storytelling exercise on July 31 during the afternoon session of the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop. According to instructor Julia Satterthwaite, students had about […]

Former NBA player gives business, life advice during press conference

Business is the ultimate sport, according to Desmond Ferguson, former NBA player, Lansing native and owner of Moneyball Sportswear. Ferguson shared this advice during a press conference for journalism students […]

PHOTO ESSAY: MIPA students enjoy Day 2 of camp

Ike Lea and Michael Caterina / Photos

VIDEO: Tricia Bobeda keynotes MIPA Summer Workshop 2018

Tricia Bobeda spoke for the students at the MIPA Summer Workshop on July 29, 2018, about how she went from being a MIPA student to a professional journalist and how […]