The Upstart

MSU Sports Turf Director gives account of incident at Michigan State vs. Michigan game

Amy Fouty, Assistant Athletic Director and Sports Turf Manager at Michigan State University gave the Sports Coverage class at MIPA summer journalism workshop an inside perspective on the field at […]

Student’s first time away from home without her parents comes with easy adjustment

Maggie Quinn, a sophomore at Grosse Pointe South High School, said she has never been to a camp independently, until now.  “It’s weird not having a parent or an adult […]

Tattoo artist Cam Pohl speaks to MIPA students on Monday (complete video)

Tattoo artist Cam Pohl, who is a participant in 12th season of the Paramount Network show “Ink Master,” spoke to MIPA students during a press conference on July 29, 2019. […]

Students host podcast discussing relevant political topics

As part of the Podcasting, Audio Storytelling & Radio class, incoming seniors Manit Patel and Austin Aldrich of Huron High School have taken the initiative to begin a podcast named […]

Humans of MIPA 2019

Joel Beeker, MIPA Minion“Freshman year is still pretty scary at first but it’s definitely helpful to be really social. Try to get out there as much as possible because making […]

MIPA student looks like ‘Stranger Things’ actor

Jacob May, a student from Midland High School, says he often gets compared to Dustin from the Netflix series “Stranger Things.” Doppelgänger at MIPA – Dustin from Stranger Things Look-alike […]

Michelle Ratering sheds light on her job as activities director

Lansing Ignite’s VP/GM discusses involvement in journalism, business

Jeremy Sampson is making a difference in his community and he knows it. “Having professional soccer in Lansing sets it apart and makes it a great way to live, work […]

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