http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSRRj7yI0eE "Taking Your Yearbook to the Edge" instructor, Pam Bunka, expresses her love for MIPA and it's impact on her life and career. By Weston Cowan / Upstart Staff … [Read more...] about MIPA experience inspires veteran instructor
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Sanders, Rau explain the progression of their relationship as directors
Betsy Pollard Rau, the current director of MIPA, reclines in a chair in Room 130 of the Michigan State University Business School. Chad Sanders, her long-time assistant director, climbs up the stairs and sit down next to her. Rau and Sanders have known each other since Sanders' teen years, and Rau was his teacher. Next year, Sanders will serve as the new director of MIPA when … [Read more...] about Sanders, Rau explain the progression of their relationship as directors
Lansing Derby Vixens explain their history and rules of Derby
Roller Derby: a women's sport involving skates, helmets, and lots of padding. Basic rules: Jammers skate past blockers to score points. 14 skaters for each time skate at a time. Games are 60 minutes long, with a halftime between 30-minute periods. Only specific blocking is allowed—no elbowing or tripping Basic guidelines: Skaters pick their own … [Read more...] about Lansing Derby Vixens explain their history and rules of Derby
Children show their cows at the Ingham County Fair
Raised in farm families, 12-year-old Meghan and 11-year-old Noah learned how to raise animals. Although the cows start out as pets, they are eventually sold for meat. Meghan and Noah showed their cows at this year’s Ingham County Fair, which MIPA photography students attended on Aug. 1. “(Owning cows) kind of runs in the family,” Meghan said. “My grandpa has a farm so I got … [Read more...] about Children show their cows at the Ingham County Fair
Veteran photojournalist has personal connection to county fair
On Aug. 1, Melanie Fodera from Troy High School wandered around the Ingham County Fair struggling whether to photograph her given assignment, “people and food” or the idea that captivated her most—farm animals. Out of the amount of rides, food stands and race car derbys, farm animals are typically the least interesting feature, but to Fodera it’s the only attraction. “I … [Read more...] about Veteran photojournalist has personal connection to county fair