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
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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
Opinion Coverage perfects their voice
Know purpose, know audience, know topic, know what the audience can do with it and journalists are setup for a successful opinion story, according to Opinion Coverage instructor Christina Hammitt. “People have opinion, but they don’t want to talk,” Hammitt said. In Opinion Coverage, the class opened with students simply voicing their opinion about likes and dislikes, … [Read more...] about Opinion Coverage perfects their voice
Concussion issues seminar panel preview
At seven p.m. MIPA participants will have the opportunity to sit in on an issues seminar about concussions in sports. A three-person panel made up of Joanne C. Gerstner, Dr. David Kaufman and Kari Grandstaff will share their individual experiences with concussions and answer any questions students have. Gerstner is a sports journalist who has written for the New York Times, … [Read more...] about Concussion issues seminar panel preview
InDesign For Newspaper covers the basics
Sara-Beth Badalamente, dubbed “OC”, is back at the 2014 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop teaching InDesign for Newspaper to a class of predominately juniors, with a few sophomore and seniors present. The quote of the morning session was “go big or go home” and the afternoon session’s quote was “lines, boxes, and texts, oh my!” This evening session will be covering content and … [Read more...] about InDesign For Newspaper covers the basics