The Upstart

Covering the 2026 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop

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‘Smile, You’re on Camera’ class visits WILX news

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WILX news anchor Lauren Evans speaks to the class “Smile, You’re on Camera” when they watched a live production of the 5 o’clock news and received a tour of the station. “She was really put together and presentable to go on the air. She kept focused on her main goal of the live broadcast but also paid close attention to us on the breaks,” Waterford High School senior Carson … [Read more...] about ‘Smile, You’re on Camera’ class visits WILX news

Students hope to gain confidence from Smile, You’re on Camera class

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When you’re shooting in front of a camera, anything can happen, and that can be very nerve-wracking.  The class, Smile, You’re on Camera, aims to help students drop those nerves. Instructor, Randy Scott, adviser of DTV at Davison High school, has big plans for his class. You may have saw the daily announcements on Monday morning, that’s just one of their many exercises used to … [Read more...] about Students hope to gain confidence from Smile, You’re on Camera class

Anchor Lauren Evans inspires young journalists

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At the age of 5, WILX news anchor Lauren Evans already showed a passion for broadcast journalism when she and her sister recorded their own news production in their kitchen. “I love reporting the news. It’s really fun seeing how things unfold and it’s really fascinating how it keeps you on your toes,” Evans said. “I like my job because it changes things up a little bit on a … [Read more...] about Anchor Lauren Evans inspires young journalists