The week is coming to an end for all MIPA students. Student Director Kirk Weber said campers should have a lot to look forward to. "We have Tunes by T coming in and setting up for the talent show," Weber said. "They have the microphones and lights to make it look like a stage." According to Weber, Tunes by T is a DJ company that MIPA has used for over 10 years. After the … [Read more...] about MIPA staff to kick off talent show, prepare for closing ceremony
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Sports Coverage gets access to Michigan State athletics
On both Aug. 1 and 2, students in Jeff Nardone's Sports Coverage class had the oppurtunity to explore Michigan State's (MSU) athletic programs and interview MSU basketball players, MSU basketball assistant coaches and the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Executive Director Jack Roberts and find their own story topic. The class toured the Breslin Center, Munn … [Read more...] about Sports Coverage gets access to Michigan State athletics
Students bond in the Shaw basement with pizza, games
For the past few days, the basement of the Shaw hall has been used only for access to the computer lab for those students who enjoy working after hours. However, that was not the case on the evening of Aug. 2. Students on their way down to the computer lab were in for a surprise. Loud laughter and screams from students could be heard throughout the entire basement of West … [Read more...] about Students bond in the Shaw basement with pizza, games
Students discuss page design in ‘Opinion Coverage’ class
On the last full day of the 2011 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshops, instructor Julia Satterthewaite taught her "Opinion Coverage" students about the importance of newspaper page design. She told them that they must pay attention to everything from story placement and white space to picture-taking etiquette. "Imagine a tic-tac-toe board on your camera screen," … [Read more...] about Students discuss page design in ‘Opinion Coverage’ class
Tim Morley gives sports photography students one last assignment
As the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop comes to an end, sports photography students hurry to finish editing their last few photos. “Today we’re learning to change pictures to a different setting on Photoshop and upload them to Flikr,” said Josef Provido, a student from South Lake High School. The students in the sports photography class has had the opportunity to capture … [Read more...] about Tim Morley gives sports photography students one last assignment