Spiders. Clowns. The dark. That’s the list of things that eighth grader Victoria Braedon could be afraid of, but she’s not. An addition to that list is the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association, an overnight camp for student journalist held at Michigan State. Braedon isn’t afraid of staying four nights and 179 miles away from her home in Traverse City. “I’m not … [Read more...] about Journalism Workshop brings in wary parents, excited students
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Students set-up birthday surprise
People usually make sure to post ‘Happy Birthday’ on their friends’ Facebook walls, but for this adviser, her students went beyond a simple message, bringing a small celebration to MIPA camp for her birthday. The Grand Ledge High School publication staff joined together on Sunday night to deliver a cake to the West Shaw lounge while singing Happy Birthday to their adviser … [Read more...] about Students set-up birthday surprise
Karl Gude touches on the importance of risk taking
On Sunday, a barefoot Karl Gude helped kickstart MIPA with an inspiring lecture on creativity. With experience as an illustrator for both his own children's books as well as the Associated Press and News Week Magazine, Gude deals with the struggle of breaking the arrangement of traditional thinking. "Our brains crave this," Gude said, speaking about these patterns of … [Read more...] about Karl Gude touches on the importance of risk taking
Activities kick start MIPA
After a long day of travel, checking in and unpacking, MIPA campers will have the opportunity to unwind with activities beginning tonight. “I’m going to be very diligent in adding up the points for the MIPA Cup,” Student Activities Director Sara-Beth Badalamente said. “Points that smaller classes earn will be weighted so it’s fair for all classes.” All activities, … [Read more...] about Activities kick start MIPA
MIPA-Palooza 2014: Highlights from Sunday
The 2014 MIPA sumer workshop kicked off on Aug. 3 with an introduction from Workshops Director Chad Sanders and a keynote presentation about smartphone journalism from M-Live reporter Fritz Klug. IKE LEA / PHOTOS … [Read more...] about MIPA-Palooza 2014: Highlights from Sunday