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The Bobby Hawthorne Experience learns the difficulty of column writing on the last day of MIPA summer camp
On Aug. 1, the last full day of the MIPA summer journalism workshop, students in The Bobby Hawthorne experience worked to find their true identity when they completed their personal writing assignment. Hawthorne required them to turn the story in by the end of class and have about 600 words. "Today they are working on personal writing/opinion columns," Hawthorne said, "so … [Read more...] about The Bobby Hawthorne Experience learns the difficulty of column writing on the last day of MIPA summer camp
WLNS anchor speaks to broadcast students
After getting a behind-the-scenes look at the production side of broadcasting yesterday, the Smile, You’re On Camera students had the opportunity to see the field from a more personal angle. WLNS weekend anchor Lauren Thompson visited the students in the Snyder-Philips auditorium during the morning of Aug. 1 to talk to them about her profession and the realities of pursuing … [Read more...] about WLNS anchor speaks to broadcast students
Workshop directors, staff discuss excitement for week’s activities
While nearly 400 student journalists convened on Michigan State's campus for the 2012 MIPA summer journalism workshops, they weren't the only ones who said they were excited about the experience. “I’m thrilled with the weather,” said Office Director Sunshine Weber, as she sat in an air conditioned office, sunlight flowing in from an opened window. “Normally it’s very hot, so … [Read more...] about Workshop directors, staff discuss excitement for week’s activities
MIPA directors embrace new roles
Back in his school days, MIPA workshop director Chad Sanders was on the path of an English major, not journalism. It was during a teaching interview that he said he found his true calling. It only took one question: “Can you teach newspaper?” Being on the English major track, he knew he didn’t know how to teach newspaper, so, logically, he responded, “Heck, yes.” He then ran to … [Read more...] about MIPA directors embrace new roles