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Lyrics: “Betsy Rau Has Got It Goin’ On”

August 4, 2011 by The Upstart Leave a Comment

Here are the lyrics to the song Chad Sanders and Kirk Weber performed for director Betsy Rau at the MIPA summer workshop talent show. Betsy Rau has got it goin' on Betsy Rau has got it goin' on Betsy Rau has got it goin' on Betsy Rau has got it goin' on At MIPA camp I work and I revise I sweat so much I chafe   between the thighs Lansing Derby girls so cool they blew … [Read more...] about Lyrics: “Betsy Rau Has Got It Goin’ On”

MIPA says farewell to Betsy Rau

August 4, 2011 by TaylorHale Leave a Comment

On the afternoon of Aug.4, MIPA students along with staffers said farewell to one of the Most Valuable Persons on campus, Betsy Pollard Rau. With 30 years at MIPA under her belt—18 of those years as the workshop director, along with one year as assistant director—it is safe to say that Rau represents everything that the MIPA summer program stands for. Current Assistant … [Read more...] about MIPA says farewell to Betsy Rau

InDesign classes continue going strong as week reaches close

August 3, 2011 by CamilleKing Leave a Comment

As MIPA 2011 reaches its end, the students in the InDesign classes are still going strong and working hard. "We're designing a newspaper page about the Lansing Derby Vixens," Makayla Putnam from Laingsburg High School said. Adviser Jeremy Van Hof said he continues to be wowed by his students. "They're moving really fast and getting a lot done," Van Hof said. "Some are … [Read more...] about InDesign classes continue going strong as week reaches close

Newspaper editors class studies legal issues

August 3, 2011 by ElizabethMartin Leave a Comment

As a newspaper editor, knowing different legal issues and how to avoid running into them are an integral part to maintaining a respectable publication. On. Aug. 3, the "Newspaper Editors" class studied rights not protected by law and how to recognize those potential problems. "(My goals were to) get them to think like editors," adviser Dean Hume said. "It's not just … [Read more...] about Newspaper editors class studies legal issues

Yearbook editors share their themes

August 3, 2011 by KatieZiraldo Leave a Comment

New yearbook editors have been spending their week at  MIPA J-Cation gaining new ideas on design, teamwork, themes and more from one another and instructor Brian Wilson. As the week came to a close, the students prepared for their final presentation. “Throughout the course of the week, (the students) have been working on theme packets," Wilson said. "They consist of their … [Read more...] about Yearbook editors share their themes

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