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Stories from Our 2023 Journalism Camp

Photo by photography coach Erin Kirkland

High school students from the city of Detroit, Metro Detroit and even Canada attended our 2023 Journalism Camp at Wayne State University. Over 25 professional journalists based in Detroit and New York coached the students on everything from news and sports reporting, to opinion and feature writing. The group also hopped on the QLine for a field trip to The Detroit News, where the newspaper’s food critic led a tasty food writing lesson.

Over the two weeks, each student wrote a story on a topic of their choice. The young writers picked topics they deeply care about — from the rising cost of living due to inflation to the experience of attending camp for people with muscular dystrophy.

We’re excited to share their articles with you below. Pre-order a copy of Perspectives Magazine to read their stories in print!

Making Ends Meet: Inflation's Impact on Detroit Workers with Low Wages

The world revolves around money, but when your work pays lower wages and inflation weakens your buying power, life becomes more complicated.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 24, 2023News
A Wish to Remember: Camps for People with Muscular Dystrophy Lead them Toward the Stars

Hope overpowers the darkness for people with muscular dystrophy who attend a life-changing camp.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 24, 2023Health
Drug Use Harm Reduction: How Education Can Create Change

Education on drug use harm reduction methods can prevent opioid overdoses and save lives.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 24, 2023Health
Memories Burned into Firefighters

Local firefighters share how the job can take a toll, but the first responders beside them provide the courage to face the hardest days.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 24, 2023Health
Constructing a Winning Future in Detroit

How the Pistons are building hope on and off the court. 

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 24, 2023Sports
Latinos in Southwest Detroit Welcome Different Cultures, Even if It's Not Their Own

How Southwest Detroit embraces different cultures through its growing community.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 24, 2023People & Culture
An Immortal Storm: The Inevitable Lifestyle of Detroit Teens

Detroit’s teens have evolved in the past 30 years, but so has Detroit. The question is, has It left a positive or negative impact for the teens?

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 24, 2023People & Culture
Rhonda Walker Foundation Celebrates 20 Years

The Rhonda Walker Foundation has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to Detroit girls since 2003.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 24, 2023Education
Small Businesses That Grew During Covid

We talked to owners of three small businesses that thrived during the pandemic. They share advice for others who want to start a business and succeed.

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Stephanie SteinbergSeptember 24, 2023Business

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