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Passing the advice: Stories of MIPA camp students

July 22, 2024 by Miranda Urbanczyk

By Miranda Urbanczyk and Kyrah Bey  Every year, the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) welcomes hundreds of students from all over the United States to participate in its annual summer workshop, held on The campus of Michigan State University. The workshop offers a variety of classes and skill levels to help students improve their journalism skills and … [Read more...] about Passing the advice: Stories of MIPA camp students

MIPA Today: An Inside look into Broadcast News

July 26, 2023 by Brianna and Alexis Schmidt

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The Pendulum Keeps Swinging | Axel Moss, Kalib Watson and Jonathan Gaston-Falk Tackle Transgender Issues in Media

July 26, 2023 by Zachary Balcoff

It is never worth it to give yourself up for someone else to be a little more comfortable. You’re not living my life, you are going to die at some point and I have to keep living."-Axel Moss of Equality Michigan Thursday, July 25th, three speakers (virtually and in-person) attend a panel to speak on transgender issues and their relevance to journalism. The panel is made of … [Read more...] about The Pendulum Keeps Swinging | Axel Moss, Kalib Watson and Jonathan Gaston-Falk Tackle Transgender Issues in Media

Level Up: Leadership, A Missing Class Returns After A Hiatus

July 26, 2023 by Conner Williams

Level Up: Leadership for Student Media Teacher, C.E. Sikkenga having a one on one conference with a group of students. Level Up: Leadership for Student Media is a class that has made a return after a long time off for this year’s MIPA journalism workshop.  This noteworthy class has been headed by C.E. Sikkenga, the instructor for the returning workshop. Sikkenga … [Read more...] about Level Up: Leadership, A Missing Class Returns After A Hiatus

Julie Price offers advice, shares experiences at press conference

July 26, 2023 by Adán Quan

Julie Seraphinoff Price always followed the work of journalists. Whether they were covering the Watergate scandal, the Vietnam War, or smaller things, Price always woke up to newspapers on the table. She liked reading it, became interested in writing it and soon decided to become involved with her high school yearbook. After around 47 years in journalism, including 28 at … [Read more...] about Julie Price offers advice, shares experiences at press conference

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