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?’
Forgey Scheduled to Speak at Tuesday’s Press Conference
Michigan guitar legend S.J. ‘Frog’ Forgey will make an appearance at the 2014 MIPA Summer Workshop for the Tuesday evening press conference. This Michigan native is the lead vocalist and guitarist in the band ‘Frog and the Beeftones’, often playing dance music at Michigan's concert stages and high-energy nightclubs ever week. According to the band’s biography, the ‘Tones … [Read more...] about Forgey Scheduled to Speak at Tuesday’s Press Conference
James Gardin Hits the Stage
James Gardin is scheduled to perform Tuesday evening at 9:15 in the Shaw Terrace Level. Gardin, formerly known as P.H.I.L.T.H.Y., is a indie rapper, singer, and songwriter. Before his music career was set in motion, he taught music to children in South Africa and championed cultural unity and HIV/AIDS awareness through his lyrics. "I didn’t understand music in their … [Read more...] about James Gardin Hits the Stage
Voices of MIPA are Overheard by Upstart Student
Just some things I've overheard here and there at MIPA-Palooza. … [Read more...] about Voices of MIPA are Overheard by Upstart Student
Students Struggle with Small Newspaper Staffs
Working with a small staff is no small task. Brianna Gomez from Stockbridge High School is part of a three person staff–including herself. Having to juggle the role of the writer, the designer, the editor, and the photographer, she said that stressful is an understatement. “We publish a bi-weekly paper. It’s hard because it’s impossible to be everywhere all at once. On … [Read more...] about Students Struggle with Small Newspaper Staffs