The week is coming to an end for all MIPA students. Student Director Kirk Weber said campers should have a lot to look forward to. "We have Tunes by T coming in and setting up for the talent show," Weber said. "They have the microphones and lights to make it look like a stage." According to Weber, Tunes by T is a DJ company that MIPA has used for over 10 years. After the … [Read more...] about MIPA staff to kick off talent show, prepare for closing ceremony
MIPA summer workshop shows ‘Mad Hot Ballroom’
On the evening of Aug. 2, MIPA staff members got together two "gargantuan" bags of popcorn in order to put together 300 single bags for the students who decided to come to the showing of the documentary "Mad Hot Ballroom". According to staff member Melissa Mueller, the staff normally tries to get movies that have not yet premiered in theaters. "There's nothing quite out … [Read more...] about MIPA summer workshop shows ‘Mad Hot Ballroom’
Students, staff share opinions about sexting
On the evening of Aug. 1, MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop students attended a sexting seminar headed by a panel of experts with various experience about the topic. Both before and after the presentation, The Upstart interviewed some students and staff about how they would handle sensitive topics like sexting in their own publication and what they personally thought about it. … [Read more...] about Students, staff share opinions about sexting
Administrators, staff keep cool at Shaw Hall
"Beat the heat" is this year's motto for the 2011 MIPA Summer Jounrnalism Workshop. Both Workshop Director Betsy Pollard Rau and staff member Sunshine Weber agree that this year is much hotter than last year. "One of the biggest concerns is the heat," Weber said. "It's very hot and people are not hydrating." According to Weber, Monday is normally an overwhelming day … [Read more...] about Administrators, staff keep cool at Shaw Hall
First-timers learn the ropes at MIPA 2011
For over 400 young student journalists at the 2011 MIPA summer workshop, many have returned for another year of fun, but many more are here for the first time. First-time attendee Adrian Segovia, a senior from Traverse City High School, said he can't wait to begin learning here at MIPA. "I hope I learn to be more organized," Segovia said, "not only when it comes to doing … [Read more...] about First-timers learn the ropes at MIPA 2011