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Archives for August 2014

Coming to MIPA 2015? Consider these takeout tips

August 6, 2014 by Vlasia Niotis Leave a Comment

To have a more comfortable and fun dorm life, late night takeout is always a good option. For avoiding problems when ordering, follow these tips. Time Manage: Make sure there’s a good time gap between when you order and curfew. 45 minutes is probably a realistic delivery time. If you’re ordering for lunch make the order around 20 minutes before lunch even starts so you’re … [Read more...] about Coming to MIPA 2015? Consider these takeout tips

InDesign students design their own pages

August 6, 2014 by Kyla Wright Leave a Comment

So much information to take in, in so little time. The Advanced InDesign students were definitely up to the challenge, and plan to show off their skills during today's classes. If you've been keeping up with the Advanced Upstart Newspaper students (in my first and second stories on them), you know that they have learned basics, effects, techniques, and more in the InDesign … [Read more...] about InDesign students design their own pages

Dorm rooms made like home

August 6, 2014 by Chelsea Thayer Leave a Comment

Dorm rooms— notorious for uncomfortable beds, stuffy air and odd furniture setups. While this is uncomfortable during the school year, it’s all made even more uncomfortable in mid-August. MIPA students Maggie Schaller and Megan Pisarczyk challenged the traditional setup and created a new organization plan for their dorm room. “We originally changed the room because we … [Read more...] about Dorm rooms made like home

Storify: MIPA workshop participants explore the possibilities of a career in journalism

August 6, 2014 by Megan Pisarczyk Leave a Comment

  [View the story " MIPA workshop participants explore the possibilities of a career in journalism" on Storify] … [Read more...] about Storify: MIPA workshop participants explore the possibilities of a career in journalism

S.J “Frog” Forgey inspires journalists to follow their passion

August 6, 2014 by Allen Hendrick Leave a Comment

Encouraging students to follow their passions was the overriding message from S.J. “Frog” Forgey during his press conference on Aug. 5. Forgey, a musician who has played professionally in the Lansing area for more than three decades, spoke to several journalism students at the 2014 MIPA summer workshop, a musically-themed workshop titled “MIPA-Palooza.” When asked what … [Read more...] about S.J “Frog” Forgey inspires journalists to follow their passion

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