The Upstart

Covering the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop

News Briefs

Sports photography learns to edit

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Tim Morley, the instructor of the sports photography class, is teaching his students how to capture quality pictures in what he calls “an experimental setting.” He explains this setting as an environment that puts students in positions where they must adjust the lighting of the room or the settings of their camera in order for the image to be the best quality possible. Once … [Read more...] about Sports photography learns to edit

MIPA Overview: Day Three

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Tired students woke up yesterday excited for the second full day of MIPA summer camp. Once again, students are frequenting Starbucks and any coffee machines in the cafeteria, needing an extra boost of energy before morning classes. In some classes, the Broadcast Bootcamp's first live broadcast was shown in the morning. Students remained hard at work until lunch time, which … [Read more...] about MIPA Overview: Day Three

MIPA’s Variety Show Promises Excitement, Talent

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By Sean Vichinsky An annual tradition of the MIPA Summer Workshop is the MIPA Variety Show, a chance for MIPA student journalists to demonstrate their wild and crazy talents. Though singing, dancing, and performing comedy sound like perfectly normal talents, past performances during the variety show include bird calling and operatic monologues. Even beatboxers can shine … [Read more...] about MIPA’s Variety Show Promises Excitement, Talent

Sarah Ashman prepares to wrap up MIPA

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As MIPA reaches the halfway point of the week, Sarah Ashman realizes her job as MIPA's student life director is also winding down. Ashman will continue to aid any students who have a headache, are nauseous, or dehydrated. "In these situations [when students are sick] I have to make a decision if they just need rest, if they need to go to the clinic, if I need to have their … [Read more...] about Sarah Ashman prepares to wrap up MIPA