The Upstart

Bobby Hawthorne discusses a different role from his past: Kickball coach

Bobby Hawthorne’s class, “The Bobby Hawthorne Experience,” teaches young journalists to break boundaries and go the extra mile to obtain a real story. However, for a portion of his life,
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Connor Marsh becomes ‘the kid without a roommate’

In West Shaw Hall, one MIPA student has been put into an unusual situation. Connor Marsh from Grand Ledge High School became “the kid without a roommate,” and where some
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MSU Dairy Store provides area’s ‘best ice cream’

Yum! For families and students alike, all can enjoy the homemade ice cream and cheese from the Michigan State University (MSU) Dairy Store. The Store, which is open year-round, provides
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MIPA experience inspires veteran instructor

“Taking Your Yearbook to the Edge” instructor, Pam Bunka, expresses her love for MIPA and it’s impact on her life and career. By Weston Cowan / Upstart Staff

Sanders, Rau explain the progression of their relationship as directors

Betsy Pollard Rau, the current director of MIPA, reclines in a chair in Room 130 of the Michigan State University Business School. Chad Sanders, her long-time assistant director, climbs up
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Lansing Derby Vixens explain their history and rules of Derby

Roller Derby: a women’s sport involving skates, helmets, and lots of padding. Basic rules: Jammers skate past blockers to score points. 14 skaters for each time skate at a time.
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Children show their cows at the Ingham County Fair

Raised in farm families, 12-year-old Meghan and 11-year-old Noah learned how to raise animals. Although the cows start out as pets, they are eventually sold for meat. Meghan and Noah
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Veteran photojournalist has personal connection to county fair

On Aug. 1, Melanie Fodera from Troy High School wandered around the Ingham County Fair struggling whether to photograph her given assignment, “people and food” or the idea that captivated
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MIPA students look forward to opportunity to enhance their journalism talents

The first day of  MIPA J-cation is a new experience for some and an old welcome memory for others. New or returning, every student is here for one goal—to stretch
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