Back in his school days, MIPA workshop director Chad Sanders was on the path of an English major, not journalism. It was during a teaching interview that he said he found his true calling. It only took one question: “Can you teach newspaper?” Being on the English major track, he knew he didn’t know how to teach newspaper, so, logically, he responded, “Heck, yes.” He then ran to … [Read more...] about MIPA directors embrace new roles
Archives for August 2012
Commentary: Workshops directors discuss how they like to relax
When class gets out and we’re finally allowed a few minutes of relaxation, what do you do first? Do you hang out with your friends by the volleyball court? Do you read in your free time? Or maybe you just slip away to your dorm for a half-hour nap. As for the MIPA workshops staff, they have very little downtime during this week, if any. So when they go home next week, what … [Read more...] about Commentary: Workshops directors discuss how they like to relax
Automotive reporters discuss industry, journalism at panel
Speaking at the 2012 MIPA conference, writers Mike Ramsey and Sharon Carty, from the Wall Street Journal and Huffington Post respectively, discussed how the automotive industry relates to teens, among other topics, such as journalism as a business, the auto industry and even the European economy. At one point, a student asked the writers if they felt auto writing was … [Read more...] about Automotive reporters discuss industry, journalism at panel
Students learn to redesign
As C.E. Sikkenga will consistently tell you, edgy is the way to be.In his class co-taught by Tracy Anderson, Taking Your Newspaper to the Edge, students learn to accomplish what the class name suggests. Using InDesign, the favored software for student publication layout, the goal is to revamp existing content into a new, more modern format. “We’re taking standing pages and … [Read more...] about Students learn to redesign
