The best in student media from the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association
By Layla Tammen & Rachel Applegate FocusMidland HS 1st PlaceDivision 2, News Writing At the beginning of the school year, math teacher Johnny Chatman wrote names on his board: George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and 11 more. For weeks he said …
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By Allison MiThe EmeryAnn Arbor Huron HS Michael Sumerton’s family doctor listened carefully through his stethoscope and heard something he didn’t like — a subtle murmur-- like the whoosh and swish of leaves rustling in a soft wind. The doctor …
By Dylan Schoenfeld & Fiona LaCroixThe TowerGrosse Pointe South HS 1st PlaceDivision 2, News Writing NW-10. Pro-Con Opinion Columns Each entry must: have two (2) columns that express opposing viewpoints on one topicthe columns …
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By Grace Leonardi & Abby Williams ArrowUtica HS Standing with his head held high and his right hand raised, senior Raymond Altmann watches as his lifelong dream unfolds in front of him. Joining the Navy has been his passion his entire life, …
By Allison MiThe EmeryAnn Arbor Huron HS 1st PlaceDivision 2, News Writing NW-12. Informative Feature The entry should be a single story, which should inform or instruct. Judges will not consider sidebars, infographics or other …
By Abby HaagFocusMidland HS Not a compliment I was walking to a bakery in Greektown with my mom. He was in a taxi. He told me that the leggings I was wearing made my legs look hot. I tried to ignore him. I told my mom it was fine. I was …
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