Advanced yearbook design instructor Lydia Cadena starts her class figuring out where everyone is at with InDesign. The students then dabble into some basic design as a refresher for the long summer. She continues with a list of do’s and don'ts of yearbook design. “I’m gonna show them how they can take different components--different parts of a page and modify them really … [Read more...] about Yearbook designers perfect their skills
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Student writers prepare for a challenge
MIPA students interested in a challenge have signed up for the Bobby Hawthorne Experience. This intense course is taught by Bobby Hawthorne, a journalist with 40 years of experience. He has taught this class for 8 years, and many other writing classes at MIPA before then. “I always teach basically the same thing, it’s just a different name,” Hawthorne said. Students will be … [Read more...] about Student writers prepare for a challenge
MIPA students learn the truth about concussions
Sports journalist Joanne Gerstner, Neurologist and concussion specialist Dr. David Kaufman and Ohio State freshman Kari Grandstaff give a talk Monday night to MIPA students on how concussions aren’t as minor as others may think. “The most complex thing in the universe, the most complex thing is the human brain. And so, no matter how much you anticipate force with advanced … [Read more...] about MIPA students learn the truth about concussions
First round of MIPA volleyball tournament gets rained out
Rain canceled the first round of the popular MIPA workshop volleyball tournament, which was scheduled to begin on Aug. 4 prior to the students’ dinner hour. Students who participate in the tournament, as well as other recreational activities, can earn points for their respective classes in the pursuit of the MIPA Cup, a large traveling trophy for the class that earns the most … [Read more...] about First round of MIPA volleyball tournament gets rained out
Student journalists learn more about business
MIPA student journalists have the opportunity learn more than just writing and reporting during the workshop in the class “Money Matters.” The class is taught by Sarah Verpooten, an experienced advisor of 12 years. She understands the financial side of journalism because all the money her school publications are not funded by their school district, but through advertising … [Read more...] about Student journalists learn more about business