In the evening of MIPA camp after classes wind down and dinner has been ate there still is one more thing left for students to do... Panels are a core part of MIPA, inviting new speakers every year and often being incorporated into student's lessons. This year featured five panelists; MIPA alumni and Managing Photo Editor for The Lantern Sandra Fu, sports broadcaster for the … [Read more...] about Panel Wrap Up: Farewell To MIPA’s Guest Speakers
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A Leap Into Photography: MIPA’s Beyond The Basics Class
Photography is a key aspect of journalism which is why Beyond The Basics, the beginner photojournalism class at MIPA camp, is a core class to the program. Beyond the Basics is instructed by Ike Lea, who taught photography and digital imaging at Lansing Community College and spends each summer teaching MIPA students the basics of photojournalism. The third evening of camp, … [Read more...] about A Leap Into Photography: MIPA’s Beyond The Basics Class
Behind the Lens: Sandra Fu’s journey from high school to photo editor
From first picking up a Canon Rebel T7 in their junior year of high school to covering the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship, Sandra Fu’s journey has been remarkable. Fu was once an ordinary high school student, unsure of their path, searching for their identity and passions just like many of their fellow classmates. Their journey into journalism began when … [Read more...] about Behind the Lens: Sandra Fu’s journey from high school to photo editor
The Art of Vulnerability
Madalyn Blohm came to MIPA camp to improve her skills as a writer and to hopefully have her own column in her publication, The Update. She didn’t know what to expect during her time in “The Art of Storytelling’. She was used to objective journalism, devoid of a personal touch. But after a few days of writing normal features and photo stories, Blohm was tasked with … [Read more...] about The Art of Vulnerability
Concert at class: A behind the scenes preview
Taking an interest in music and DJing, Huron High School student Izzy Yip enrolled in the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association’s (MIPA) Music Journalism course. She first discovered her love for music when her mom would play her songs at a young age. Since then, music has been a key part of her life. “I think it’s definitely given me different views — maybe about … [Read more...] about Concert at class: A behind the scenes preview