Gov. Whitmer speaks virtually to press

October 20, 2020 | hookl

By Maddy WarrenEditor in Chief

The Michigan Press Association wrapped up its 2020 online convention Friday, Oct. 16, with keynote speaker Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The session was held via Zoom.

Whitmer spoke to students, MPA staff and other participants … Read More

MPA offers virtual journalism lesson

October 8, 2020 | hookl

By Maddy WarrenEditor In Chief

The Michigan Press Association’s annual convention is taking place virtually this year. The 2020 convention started Sept. 16 and runs through Oct. 17.

M.L. Elrick, a reporter for the Detroit Free Press, held a … Read More

‘The Lookout’ staff earns six awards

March 24, 2020 | hookl

The Lookout staff earned six awards in the 2019 College Better Newspaper Contest, sponsored by the Michigan Press Association.

“We had an excellent newspaper staff during the 2018-19 school year,” The Lookout Adviser Larry Hook said. “These awards serve as … Read More

Newsprint tariffs threaten democracy

July 11, 2018 | hookl

 

The following is an op-ed piece submitted to The Lookout by Michigan Press Association President and Chairman Brad Thompson, who is also CEO of the Detroit Legal News Company.

The U.S. Commerce Department has added anti-dumping duties of up … Read More

‘The Lookout’ wins first-place award

May 15, 2018 | hookl

The Lookout, LCC’s student newspaper, was awarded first place in the Michigan College Press Association’s annual 2017 Better Newspaper Contest on Thursday, May 10.

The presentation took place during the Michigan Press Association’s 150th anniversary journalism conference at the Kellogg … Read More

OPINION COLUMN: Sarah’s Stance: MPA convention a chance to learn

May 15, 2018 | hookl

By Sarah Barney A&E Editor

As a student journalist, I have attended quite a few conventions. I have been able to take part in sessions that help me grow as a journalist and designer.

On Thursday, May 10, I was … Read More