Entertainment coverage is truly one of a kind here at MIPA. Over just one week students will cover a vast array of entertainment categories including movies, music, YouTube, television and anything that could possibly interest young people. Teacher Jamie Flanagan says “he’d like to cover as much as humanly possible.” Even sharing his past experiences in the field working … [Read more...] about Entertainment Coverage students report on MIPA concerts
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InDesign students design their own pages
So much information to take in, in so little time. The Advanced InDesign students were definitely up to the challenge, and plan to show off their skills during today's classes. If you've been keeping up with the Advanced Upstart Newspaper students (in my first and second stories on them), you know that they have learned basics, effects, techniques, and more in the InDesign … [Read more...] about InDesign students design their own pages
S.J “Frog” Forgey inspires journalists to follow their passion
Encouraging students to follow their passions was the overriding message from S.J. “Frog” Forgey during his press conference on Aug. 5. Forgey, a musician who has played professionally in the Lansing area for more than three decades, spoke to several journalism students at the 2014 MIPA summer workshop, a musically-themed workshop titled “MIPA-Palooza.” When asked what … [Read more...] about S.J “Frog” Forgey inspires journalists to follow their passion
Gardin brings ‘Better Days’ to MIPA
With hands in the air, a room of 100 students danced and swayed to the tune of “Better Days” and other songs by James Gardin. Taking the stage at 9 p.m., Gardin and his five-person band had the the crowd chanting, “Let’s go MIPA.” “I didn’t know a lot of the lyrics, but it sounded good so I danced along and had a fun time,” Ashley Tjhung said. The Lansing native is a … [Read more...] about Gardin brings ‘Better Days’ to MIPA
James Gardin performs for MIPA students Aug. 5
Musician James Gardin performed for students at the 2014 MIPA summer workshops on Aug. 5 at the Erickson Hall Kiva Auditorium. Gardin was the second of three headlining musical acts at this year's worked, titled "MIPA-Palooza." On Monday, singer-songwriter Jim Streisel played. Wednesday night will feature the group Lights and Caves. Check out the highlights of Gardin's … [Read more...] about James Gardin performs for MIPA students Aug. 5