Inspired by Benjamin Reece's Fifty People, One Question: "Where would you like to wake up tomorrow?" in New York and England. "What's the craziest thing you have ever done?" Was a question asked to fifty students and staff at the MIPA Journalism Conference at Michigan State University. The results are in the following video: Hope you enjoyed! In addition, if you … [Read more...] about What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?
Archives for August 2014
Jeremy Whiting goes behind the scenes
Jeremy Whiting, Executive Producer for the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association’s (MIPA) 2014 summer workshop, can be seen running around campus, interviewing students from various class to compile a promotional video for next year’s camp. Whiting has had a strong love for journalism since high school where he took newspaper with Kirk Weber at Lake Orion High School. … [Read more...] about Jeremy Whiting goes behind the scenes
Students of MIPA Respond to the Question ‘Why Journalism?’
The 2014 Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) Summer Workshop has brought high school journalists from all across the Great lakes region to Michigan State University. For five days, students fully immersed themselves in their own passions, ranging from photography to graphic design to opinion writing. Inspired by the '50 people 1 question' style, MIPA students … [Read more...] about Students of MIPA Respond to the Question ‘Why Journalism?’
MIPA students start blogs
“I was required to start a blog for my Digital Storytelling class, but it has been a lot of fun and I could see myself using this after MIPA for making connections and further expanding my writing,” Rebecca Wright of Eisenhower High School said. Students have been blogging on Tumblr, WordPress and other sites. Most students write reactions to various MIPA activities but are … [Read more...] about MIPA students start blogs
Homesickness distracts from camp
Away from home, away from family, away from one’s own bed. It’s enough to upset any young person and arouse feelings of sadness. “I was nervous to come to camp at first because I didn’t know what it would be like,” MIPA student Bailey DeLaere said. “I’ve been away from home before, but I’ve never stayed in a dorm room and had no idea what to expect.” Homesickness can … [Read more...] about Homesickness distracts from camp