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Stories from our 2025 Journalism Camp

Journalism Camp 2025 students at Wayne State University. Photo by photojournalism coach Elaine Cromie

Check out our students’ stories below. Plus, order a copy of Perspectives Magazine 2025 to see their articles in print!

Students from Detroit and Metro Detroit attended our 2025 Journalism Camp at Wayne State University. Throughout the two-week program, they were mentored by over 30 professional journalists from local and national news outlets. Each day featured lessons led by coaches on topics such as AP Style, story structure, race and social justice reporting, food reporting, community reporting and much more. Students applied what they learned through hands-on activities, including practice in interviewing, video production and photojournalism. A highlight of the camp was a field trip to the Detroit Riverfront, where author John Hartig taught students about the history of the riverfront and upcoming advancements. 

This year, we collaborated with Planet Detroit on stories focused on the environment, health, social justice and community news. Each student researched, wrote, edited and photographed a story on one of these topics. They also worked with an Editing Coach who helped hone their work. Check out their articles in Perspectives Magazine and planetdetroit.org. 

Thank you to our partners and sponsors that made this camp possible: Planet Detroit, Wayne State University Journalism Institute for Media Diversity, Michigan Environmental Council, Rotary Club of Detroit, Junior League of Detroit, Automotive Press Association, SPJ Detroit and NABJ Detroit.

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Gilda’s Club provides a space for cancer patients to heal beyond the physical care provided in hospitals.

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Serving Sustainability: The Rise of Detroit's Eco-Friendly Restaurants

Restaurants around Metro Detroit are catering to consumers’ growing environmental concerns.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 21, 2025Food
The ‘D1 or Bust’ Mindset: How It Impacts Young Athletes' Mental Health

The dream of playing Division 1 sports often comes with a mental health cost for high school student athletes.

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Why More Teens Face Type 2 Diabetes and How They Can Stop It

Type 2 diabetes is on the rise among American teens, with nearly 1 in 3 showing prediabetic signs. However, early lifestyle interventions offer hope for prevention and delay.

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How Social Media and Reality TV Influence Teens’ Beauty Standards and Mental Health

As unrealistic beauty trends grow in popularity, how do teens deal with the consequences?

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1 Lap at a Time: How Swimming Brings Seniors Health and Happiness

The activity offers cognitive and physical benefits for those in their golden years.

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Toxic Air, Tired Lungs: The Cost of Growing Up in Detroit

Poor air quality from pollution and vehicle emissions is putting the health of Detroit kids at risk.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 21, 2025Health
How Community Gardens Benefit Detroit

Community gardens provide access to healthy food and a source of income for Detroiters.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 21, 2025Environment
All the Creativity, None of the Recognition: How the Industry Overlooks Black Dancers

Black dancers have to work twice as hard for the same spotlight. 

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 21, 2025Social Justice
High School Students Face Exhaustion, Burnout

One student describes how the pressure to excel in academics and extracurriculars creates mental and physical fatigue.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 21, 2025Health
Is Black History at Risk of Being Erased?

Black communities are reclaiming power by embracing holidays not originally meant for them, honoring those affected and redefining cultural identity.

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Stephanie SteinbergAugust 21, 2025Social Justice
Struggles to Greatness: One Program. Many Futures. Ready, Set, Success!

How one Detroit nonprofit is setting students up for academic success.

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