Camper Danielle Smith celebrates her birthday on the first day of MIPA camp. With two snaps and a wish, MIPA’s Summer Workshop opens once again, but this time on a frightful note. A fear of any good journalist is that of wasted potential. But the theme this year is ‘fearless,’ and tonight’s commencement introduced every participant to the opportunity to crush that … [Read more...] about MIPA 2026 begins
MIPA gives young journalists a professional head start
Journalism is a rapidly changing and evolving field of study, the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association’s (MIPA) summer workshop puts students in the classroom with seasoned professionals. This allows young journalists just entering the field to receive advanced training. Jeremy Steele, a director of the MIPA workshop, professor and … [Read more...] about MIPA gives young journalists a professional head start
Panel Wrap Up: Farewell To MIPA’s Guest Speakers
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
Our farthest travelers’ journey to Michigan
Every year students between seventh and twelfth grade gather from across the state to study journalism at Michigan State University for the annual MIPA Summer Workshop Camp hosted at the college. Some students travel from a little farther than the state of Michigan. Four of these students sat down with us to discuss their journey to MIPA. Lauren Batts: Hometown: … [Read more...] about Our farthest travelers’ journey to Michigan
Why The Curtains Are Blue: The Importance of Reading On Our Empathy
By Christina Karcher | Sophomore | Grosse Pointe South High School [This work comes from the Art of Storytelling class, taught by Julia Satterthwaite.] Ever since I knew how to string letters into words, and those words into sentences, I have loved to read. I would read for hours at a time, fiction about fairies and puppies, but despite their simplicity it taught me to … [Read more...] about Why The Curtains Are Blue: The Importance of Reading On Our Empathy