The Upstart

MIPA alumna shares journalism superpowers in keynote speech

As the MIPA summer conference’s first night’s keynote speaker, Tricia Bobeda, who now serves as the senior editor of multiplatform news at WBEZ-Chicago, encouraged students to practice journalistic integrity while […]

MIPA Variety Show Sneak Peek

Students participating in the 2017 MIPA Variety Show shared a preview of their act. The show is Aug. 2 at 6:45 p.m on the Terrace Patio.

Entertainment Coverage students interview British recording artists, The Rua

On July 31, nine journalists in Jamie Flanagan’s Entertainment Coverage class conducted a Skype interview with Alanna and Jonathan Brown of The Rua, a British family pop rock band. The […]

Streisel keynote focuses on storytelling

From singing to using metaphors of broccoli as news, keynote speaker Jim Streisel employed many techniques to engage the crowd of student journalists on their first night at the Michigan […]

‘Unchecking the Box’ seminar prompts

A roaring applause welcomed three smiling Michigan State students/graduates to seats at the head of the lecture room. MIPA students had just viewed the documentary on racial identity made by […]

Teen takes action in business

 Like many other teens his age, Wayne Memorial High School Student Will Murphy can often be seen wearing a snapback hat, button-up shirt, and jeans. But unlike most, his clothes […]

MIPA students start blogs

“I was required to start a blog for my Digital Storytelling class, but it has been a lot of fun and I could see myself using this after MIPA for […]

Coming to MIPA 2015? Consider these takeout tips

To have a more comfortable and fun dorm life, late night takeout is always a good option. For avoiding problems when ordering, follow these tips. Time Manage: Make sure there’s […]

Competition for MIPA Cup title continues

The MIPA Cup Tournament has seen setbacks due to the weather. The competition adds up points for each class, or “team,” for participating in activities throughout the week. Each student […]