The Upstart

Shoot Like a Pro students visit the Ingham County Fair

Students in Ike Lea and Michael Caterina’s Shoot Like a Pro class headed out to the Ingham County Fair on Friday night to sharpen the photography skills they have been […]

Yearbook Kickstart students learn importance of inclusivity

During the first Yearbook Kickstart class of the week, students in instructor Cody Harrell’s class focused on key terminology and shared experiences from their own schools, looking for advice on […]

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 […]

PHOTO ESSAY: MIPA students enjoy Day 2 of camp

Ike Lea and Michael Caterina / Photos

Feature Coverage students practice before writing in-depth stories

During the first class sessions of MIPA 2018, students began learning the basics of writing good feature stories and how to become good interviewers. Throughout the course, students will be […]

Students excited to see different perspectives in yearbook class

According to Ava Butzu, the instructor for the “Taking Your Yearbook to the Edge” class, her goal is to teach students how to take a theme and develop it to […]

Website Boost Camp learning how to create websites that showcase journalism

Students in the Website Boost Camp, taught by Tracy Anderson, the magazine and website adviser for Ann Arbor Community High School, are learning how to create a vibrant, eye-catching website […]

Entertainment Coverage students interview British recording artists, The Rua

On July 31, nine journalists in Jamie Flanagan’s Entertainment Coverage class conducted a Skype interview with Alanna and Jonathan Brown of The Rua, a British family pop rock band. The […]

Listen to Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times writer Farah Stockman’s riveting journalistic experiences

MIPA students at Pulitzer Prize winner Farah Stockman’s seminar asked driving questions that she answered with gripping stories from her investigative journalism career. Click on the play button underneath each question to […]