The best in student media from the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association
1st Place, Bylined Opinion Article2024-25, Division MS, News Writing By Bryn HirschmanThe Cougar Star Clague MS Gene editing has the potential to shape our future in the best possible way, but it can also be a huge ethical concern. Gene …
Continue Reading about “Designer babies”: the ethical concerns revolving genetic engineering
1st Place, Bylined Opinion Article2024-25, Division 3, News WritingBy Isaac BrennerThe TowerGrosse Pointe South HS“Will you shut up man?” Joe Biden to Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential debate. “(If I was in control of law) you’d be in jail,” …
1st Place, Bylined Opinion Article2023-24, Division 4, News Writing By Aaron WangThe Crane-ClarionCranbrook Kingswood Upper School The presence of lead in school drinking water is a crime against humanity. Even the smallest amount of lead …
1st Place, Bylined Opinion Article2023-24, Division 3, News Writing By Ella DykstraWind-UpSt. Joseph HS I’m tired. I’m tired of seeing “Mass Shooting” in every news headline. My heart aches for every family or friend that has lost someone …
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1st Place, Bylined Opinion Article2023-24, Division 2, News Writing By Emma Glumm & Jocelyn LarsonUpdateH. H. Dow HS They are buying unnecessary skincare products to going viral on social media. They are damaging their skin. They are …
Continue Reading about Preteens battling extensive skin care trends because of social media
1st Place, Bylined Opinion Article2023-24, Division 1, News Writing By Aidan ZajacKnight LifeLoy Norrix HS Every school day, the intersection of Kilgore Road and Lovers Lane becomes a major traffic choke point as dozens of vehicles rush to the …
Continue Reading about Kalamazoo’s anti-pedestrian streets create severe safety issues for students