In addition to their regular class loads, MIPA student journalists have the opportunity to earn "MIPA money" in the form of "Chad Change" or "Rod Rubles." By submitting these pink and orange bills with their names written on the back, students will be put into a drawing for some end-of-the-week prizes. Here are a few ways campers can get their hands on the workshop's exclusive … [Read more...] about MIPA students work to earn ‘cash’ during summer camp
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Yearbook students focus on theme, design on first day
Yearbook editors in chief learn theme, leadership Focusing mainly on theme and design, yearbook staffs are already developing their yearbooks for this year, said Brian Wilson, Yearbook Editors in Chief class instructor. “(The class involves) all collaborating on our methods then actually bringing back our ideas into school,” Lauren Harrington, an editor in chief from Novi … [Read more...] about Yearbook students focus on theme, design on first day
Students begin improving, expanding InDesign skills
According to newspaper InDesign instructor Jim Woehrle, he is trying to teach the students in his class how to effectively use the tools in InDesign and make them feel more comfortable with the software. Ultimately, he said, he wants students to apply those new skills to improve the designs of their own papers. On July 30, the first full day of class, the students were … [Read more...] about Students begin improving, expanding InDesign skills
Students learn to take newspapers to new heights
In a computer lab in Michigan State’s Business Complex Center, 42 young journalists sit behind glowing screens eager to take their newspapers to the next level. Taking Your Newspaper to the Edge, taught by C.E. Sikkenga and Tracy Anderson, encompasses the education of the various skills that make a paper click. “I want to learn how to take a page and catch a reader’s … [Read more...] about Students learn to take newspapers to new heights
Money Matters class teaches financial tips for staffs
Nicole Wilson’s Money Matters class teaches a handful of students how to successfully use advertising to support their publications. “What makes you awesome?” Wilson asks the class, hoping to plug individual talents into techniques of money making. With students coming from all different backgrounds, she aims to find ways to tailor her class towards individuals, rather than … [Read more...] about Money Matters class teaches financial tips for staffs