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Feature Coverage students learn to be better storytellers

August 5, 2014 by Megan Pisarczyk 1 Comment

Today in Julia Satterthwaite’s class students are learning how to add an extra dimension to their writing by producing a personality profile on Jim Streisel, the MIPA Upstart instructor and a member of the band The Dead Squirrels. By using literary devices such as alliteration, personification and similes writers are able to go beyond just the facts and completely tell a … [Read more...] about Feature Coverage students learn to be better storytellers

The Dead Squirrels in a nutshell

August 5, 2014 by The Upstart 1 Comment

The band “The Dead Squirrels” is an acoustic band made of two members. Jim Streisel, the lead singer/songwriter, and the main guitarist, Donny Coyle. Last night the band performed a concert at The Erikson Kiva, and although not all the members were there, due to a four hour drive up to Michigan State, the concert was great. The Dead Squirrels have a chill sound that’s perfect … [Read more...] about The Dead Squirrels in a nutshell

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