The Upstart

Humans of MIPA

Many students have come together to experience the 2017 Summer Journalism Workshop at Michigan State University. Meet some of the campers in this years edition of The Humans of MIPA. […]

MIPA allows students an inside look at the F-RIB

On July 31, two representatives from MSU’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (F-RIB) visited the students at MIPA. They began with a simple introduction to what the F-RIB is and […]

Writing & Packaging students learn the basics of journalism

This week in the MIPA Writing & Packaging class, students ranging from from ages 11 to 17 are working with one another to learn the basics of journalism. Despite being […]

A behind the scenes look at the Vista cafeteria

Starbucks a popular destination for students

Journalism and caffeine go hand in hand. Everyone knows coffee is a must when a deadline is approaching, and one of the most popular places to grab a coffee is […]

MIPA helps sisters bond

  Sisters Natasha and Shea Vatalaro from Grosse Pointe are the type of sisters who do everything together. Even at the MIPA summer workshop they can be found eating breakfast […]

Storify: MIPA Volleyball battle on-going

By Arianna Smith     [View the story “MIPA Volleyball Battle On-going” on Storify]

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 […]

MIPA students beat the heat with a Kiddie Pool Challenge

By Arianna Smith MIPA students beat the heat Tuesday evening on Shaw Terrace with the Kiddie Pool Challenge, a play on the bobbing-for-apples activity that incorporated gemstones, kiddie pools, and […]