In addition to their regular class loads, MIPA student journalists have the opportunity to earn "MIPA money" in the form of "Chad Change" or "Rod Rubles." By submitting these pink and orange bills with their names written on the back, students will be put into a drawing for some end-of-the-week prizes. Here are a few ways campers can get their hands on the workshop's exclusive … [Read more...] about MIPA students work to earn ‘cash’ during summer camp
Archives for July 2012
Ben Daniels’ Band to perform tonight at MIPA concert
Live concerts… at journalism camp? That’s right, MIPA. Monday night will offer students a chance to take a break from their cameras and computers and listen live to the Ben Daniels’ Band. MIPA’s first-ever outdoor concert will take place in the Phillips-Snyder courtyard at 9 P.M. This Lansing-originated band has produced six CDs and toured across the country. Their sound … [Read more...] about Ben Daniels’ Band to perform tonight at MIPA concert
Yearbook students focus on theme, design on first day
Yearbook editors in chief learn theme, leadership Focusing mainly on theme and design, yearbook staffs are already developing their yearbooks for this year, said Brian Wilson, Yearbook Editors in Chief class instructor. “(The class involves) all collaborating on our methods then actually bringing back our ideas into school,” Lauren Harrington, an editor in chief from Novi … [Read more...] about Yearbook students focus on theme, design on first day
Students begin improving, expanding InDesign skills
According to newspaper InDesign instructor Jim Woehrle, he is trying to teach the students in his class how to effectively use the tools in InDesign and make them feel more comfortable with the software. Ultimately, he said, he wants students to apply those new skills to improve the designs of their own papers. On July 30, the first full day of class, the students were … [Read more...] about Students begin improving, expanding InDesign skills
Students learn to take newspapers to new heights
In a computer lab in Michigan State’s Business Complex Center, 42 young journalists sit behind glowing screens eager to take their newspapers to the next level. Taking Your Newspaper to the Edge, taught by C.E. Sikkenga and Tracy Anderson, encompasses the education of the various skills that make a paper click. “I want to learn how to take a page and catch a reader’s … [Read more...] about Students learn to take newspapers to new heights