NEWSPA Blog
AMP Up Your Writing Game: Yearbook Style
Creating a yearbook is easy, but creating stories worthy of publishing can be a challenge. This playlist will help you explore new possibilities and harness your creativity to make your yearbook one that will live on for many years to come. Tune into The Power of...
AMP Up Your Writing Game: Multimedia Journalism Style
Whether you are interested in writing strong headlines, covering your favorite sports teams or exploring a career in investigative journalism, this conference session track is for you. Hear media professionals share their advice on all things related to improving your...
Creative Solutions for Clubs/Sports team photos during COVID
Imagine a time where no one can complain about a bad yearbook photo. Rest assured; this may be a new reality due to COVID-19. Capturing A Moment in Time Yearbooks have forever held the power of highlighting and commemorating the past year of events...
NEWSPA 2020 Keynote Speaker: Mariah Haberman
Each year, NEWSPA holds an annual conference for young aspiring journalists. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 NEWSPA conference was held virtually. The keynote speaker was Mariah Haberman, a University of Wisconsin Oshkosh graduate from the Department...
Oshkosh North Teacher Navigated First Amendment Crisis
By: Natalie Mast — Last April an Oshkosh North High School teacher found himself at the center of breaking news stories concerning the First Amendment rights of his students.
Speaker Spotlight: Exploring Investigative Journalism
By: Alexis Ratliff — Dee J. Hall, the co-founder of the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, has embraced the life of a fly-on-the-wall, trying to get information no matter the cost.
Are You Asking the Right Interview Questions?
By: Dakota Zanin — Crafting a compelling story is an art. In order to write a story that makes your readers want to know more, the first step is asking the right questions.
Ed Camp: How it Redefines Educator Career Development
By: Jessica Rosga — NEWSPA is holding their second Ed Camp at UW Oshkosh for high school advisors looking to obtain new information, network and discuss topics pertaining to the world of journalism.
Check Out NEWSPA’s Mini Competitions
By: Collin Brault — Lets face it, as much as we love listening to incredible speakers talk about their passion for journalism and the incredible stories that come with it, every speaker has the potential to be a little bit boring.
President’s Column: Make Your Students Work for You; They’re Smarter Anyway
By: Jeff Carter, NEWSPA Board President — While technology is moving at a breakneck pace, I’m still struggling to keep my Facebook profile up to date – it’s complicated.