"Makin’ it rain" here at MIPA may be a little bit easier for Chad Sanders than anyone else. With his Chad Change, diving into a pool of money is definitely possible. As the director of the MIPA workshopfor student journalists, Sanders's job requires him to check in on classes and events at all times. However, running around doing numerous tasks at once, he said, … [Read more...] about Workshop director uses Chad Change to provide incentive
Archives for July 2013
Sean Vichinsky discovers journalistic passion through scheduling fluke
Sean Vichinsky is a gamer. His favorite color is blue. He’s a Green Day fan and he dreads the morning alarm that starts his day. His passion for news and journalism however, sets him apart from his peers. As the Associate Editor of Divine Child’s online press, DC Faith In Action, Vichinsky said he works to absorb every aspect of the MIPA experience in order to help make the … [Read more...] about Sean Vichinsky discovers journalistic passion through scheduling fluke
MIPA students share how to beat writer’s block
As journalists, there’s a point where we all get stuck in that sticky situation called writer’s block, and it’s completely inevitable. Sometimes, we need to seek inspiration to help get us out of that rut. The question is, how? Through completing a survey, some MIPA students shared their favorite ways to get inspired. The Upstart staff member, and H. H. Dow High School … [Read more...] about MIPA students share how to beat writer’s block
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Yearbook section editor learn copyediting
During the July 31 morning session of the Yearbook Section Editors class, instructor Pam Bunka taught her students the basics of being a copy editor. Bunka discussed how to be an effective copy editor while sparing the feelings of the other staff members. Incoming senior Cassady Collins said she took away how to be a good copy editor from this morning’s tutorial, as well as … [Read more...] about Yearbook section editor learn copyediting