The Upstart

Covering the 2026 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop

Spike, camera, action

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Ten MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop classes competed during the opening round of volleyball on July 20. The tournament will take place throughout the course of the camp with the championship game taking place on July 22 at 4 p.m.

In the kick-off game for MIPA’s annual volleyball tournament, a camper on the Level Up Leadership team returns the ball. Ten teams played to make it to the next round of the tournament.

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Journalistic Storytelling instructor Jim Streisel celebrates with his team after winning in the first round of the volleyball tournament on July 20. Journalistic Storytelling bested the Shoot Like a Pro class 11-9.

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The SLAP class attends MIPA’s first volleyball game of the 2026 season. A MIPA student captured the action as five teams moved forward to the next round played on July 21.

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Level Up Leadership player serves the ball to the opposing team, Beyond the Basics, during the first round of the volleyball tournament on July 20. Level Up Leadership fell to Beyond the Basics 8-11.

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Jessica Milner on the Music Journalism team bumps the ball back over the net. While the Music Journalism team didn’t move forward in the competition, it was a rewarding game; the final score being 11-2.

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SLAP student Peter Eldon serves the ball during the opening round of the volleyball tournament. While some of Eldon’s classmates took photos, their class’ team endured a loss to Journalistic Storytelling.

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SLAP students Isabel Yip and Mia Lin pause to take a photo of a class team regroup. Both students worked on collecting the best and most impactful photos from around the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop.

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Beyond the Basics player speaks to the opponent Level Up Leadership between sets during the first round of the volleyball tournament on July 20. Beyond the Basics advanced to the second round after winning their game 11-8.

(Photo by Ryan Bezas)