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Kristen Hiser

Meet the band: Lights & Caves

July 29, 2015 by Kristen Hiser Leave a Comment

You’ll never guess who’s back in town! Yup that’s right, Lights and Caves! The band of four is happy to be returning for MIPA’s 2015 workshop. Before their performance, a couple students from The Upstart were lucky enough to sit down with the band members and ask a few questions. Mackenzie McDonell, Sean Vichinsky, and Kristen Hiser dug deep to uncover all of the bands dirty … [Read more...] about Meet the band: Lights & Caves

Sports photography learns to edit

July 29, 2015 by Kristen Hiser Leave a Comment

Tim Morley, the instructor of the sports photography class, is teaching his students how to capture quality pictures in what he calls “an experimental setting.” He explains this setting as an environment that puts students in positions where they must adjust the lighting of the room or the settings of their camera in order for the image to be the best quality possible. Once … [Read more...] about Sports photography learns to edit

MIPA Cup Standings: Day 2

July 29, 2015 by Kristen Hiser 1 Comment

Check out this video for Tuesday's coverage of the MIPA Cup Tournament. … [Read more...] about MIPA Cup Standings: Day 2

Sarah Ashman prepares to wrap up MIPA

July 28, 2015 by Kristen Hiser 1 Comment

As MIPA reaches the halfway point of the week, Sarah Ashman realizes her job as MIPA's student life director is also winding down. Ashman will continue to aid any students who have a headache, are nauseous, or dehydrated. "In these situations [when students are sick] I have to make a decision if they just need rest, if they need to go to the clinic, if I need to have their … [Read more...] about Sarah Ashman prepares to wrap up MIPA

Sports Photography spends time traveling MSU’s campus

July 28, 2015 by Kristen Hiser 1 Comment

Tim Morley has given the sports photography class the opportunity to not only learn about photographing sports action shots, but has also allowed them to travel to sports’ practices on Michigan State University’s campus. On Monday, July 27, Morley took his students to photograph the swimmers at the IM West building and later walked them to a Michigan State weight room to get … [Read more...] about Sports Photography spends time traveling MSU’s campus

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