Being at MIPA camp, students often get wrapped up in the day to day, and seldom think about all the hard work the staff members put in. The countless activities going on throughout the day and constant support given is all provided by these staff members, who are rarely recognized for their dedication. Meet Joel Beeker. According to Beeker, he is what is called a MIPA … [Read more...] about MIPA staff members share words of wisdom for students
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Participants in the News Editors class put their editorial skills to work
The students in Dean Hume’s News Editors course wasted no time this week perfecting their class. After a brief exercise to strengthen their descriptive skills, the class split off into pairs to edit sports column made by students in the Sports Coverage class taught by Jim Woehrle. “When you get into the story, it’s a lot easier than you thought it would be,” sophomore … [Read more...] about Participants in the News Editors class put their editorial skills to work
Life after MIPA
As we pack our bags and and say goodbye to new friends, what will life look like for us after MIPA? Have you ever considered a life in journalism? Take a look around. Is MIPA housing the next Anderson Cooper or Barbara Walters? The Upstart alone, is home to two aspiring journalist who are anxious to begin a life behind the pen. From fashion journalism to newspaper journalism, … [Read more...] about Life after MIPA
Mästhëäd: The Rolling Not Stone Interview
By Ariana Taylor Snails. They’re really small and slimy and in their whole lives, they don’t really go anywhere, so they’re pretty much just like Mästhëäd. Mästhëäd is a rock band that plays once a year at MIPA. The members are Chad Sanders, Jim Streisel, Rod Satterthwaite, and Brian Wilson. Mostly performing covers of popular songs, Mästhëäd’s fan base is huge in … [Read more...] about Mästhëäd: The Rolling Not Stone Interview
A picture is worth more than a thousand words
MIPA students embrace photojournalism with options to take classes like Beyond the Basics and Shoot Like a Pro. Aspects of photography persist in all forms of journalism whether it be broadcast, print or internet media. Pictures and words come as a package deal; they convey stories in a way that has been around since humans could paint on cave walls. A distinct difference … [Read more...] about A picture is worth more than a thousand words