Walk into the dairy store on Farm Lane and you are greeted by tantalizing smells and a friendly staff. Offering a refreshing treat on hot days, the store has always been a hit with MIPA campers. “Last year I passed it a million times, and my friends always told me about it,” said Asia Davis from Loy Norrix High School, “but it was a long walk from Snyder so I never went … [Read more...] about The Dairy Store: an essential piece of the MIPA experience
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Anchor Lauren Evans inspires young journalists
At the age of 5, WILX news anchor Lauren Evans already showed a passion for broadcast journalism when she and her sister recorded their own news production in their kitchen. “I love reporting the news. It’s really fun seeing how things unfold and it’s really fascinating how it keeps you on your toes,” Evans said. “I like my job because it changes things up a little bit on a … [Read more...] about Anchor Lauren Evans inspires young journalists
Detroit native Joe Hertler to perform tonight
Michigan native Joe Hertler from the band Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers will perform tonight at the West Shaw Terrace at 9 p.m. for MIPA campers. His authentic, soulful music, classified by noisetrade.com as Alternative Americana, displays his Michigander upbringing through various song titles such as "Ego Loss on Grand River Avenue" and "Red Wings." With similar … [Read more...] about Detroit native Joe Hertler to perform tonight
Campers gain varied experiences by attending MIPA multiple times
While the MIPA journalism summer workshop offers a chance for new staff members to hone their journalistic skills, some students have attended the workshop two or more times. For these students, the repeat opportunities offer a chance to specialize in different areas. Among these veterans, senior Alexa Danek, a photography editor for Laingsburg High School's paper and … [Read more...] about Campers gain varied experiences by attending MIPA multiple times
Summer campers dye t-shirts
Before their hands were stained with ink from newspapers, 400 MIPA campers soaked their hands with Rit dye as they invaded the lawn of Shaw Hall. Traditionally, campers received a complementary MIPA t-shirt after registering for camp. But this year, camp director Chad Sanders wanted to begin the creative process early on with the students tie dying their own shirts. “We … [Read more...] about Summer campers dye t-shirts