The Upstart

2009 Sparty Winner: Sports Writing

As time gets closer and closer for the game to start, 105 eager Spartans are in the locker room preparing for battle. Some players will get ready by listening to music by artists such as Young Jeezy, Nas, Lil’ Wayne and 50 Cent. One Spartan, however has found a different inspiration.

2009 Sparty Winner: Column Writing

As a new driver, I have all kinds of fears. I’m scared of accidentally going over the speed limit or not seeing a road sign where I should have. I’m scared of going around the wrong curve. I’m scared of not seeing a bicyclist. I’m just plain scared.

Best of the best: 2009 photography

Here’s a taste of what’s to come – MIPA student photographers took these photos during the 2009 summer workshop.

MIPA camp schedule of events

We’ve put the schedule of classes and events for the 2010 MIPA summer workshop on this Google calendar. Save it to your online calendar and you’ll be able to check it from your Google Calendar online or on your smartphone.

A look back at MIPA Camp 2009

Mike Morelli, monkeys and more filled the week with photo-worthy opportunities during the 2009 summer journalism workshop at MSU.

Join the MIPA Flickr Pool, share your photos

Do you use Flickr to put your photos online? Want to share them with MIPA? Join the MIPA Flickr Group so you can share your photos from the workshop with us. […]

MSU Dairy Store serves up sweet treats

Adam Porter, 22, serves up ice cream at the MSU Dairy Store on campus. The Dairy Store is a favorite spot for MIPA campers looking for a sweet treat and a place to cool off.

What’s the future of photojournalism?

Ever since she was old enough to pick up a camera, 17-year-old Lindsay Boeckl said she has dreamed of being a National Geographic photographer.

2009 Sparty winner: Video

Video by Ellen Busch from East Grand Rapids HS. 2009 MIPA workshop.