The first day of MIPA J-cation is a new experience for some and an old welcome memory for others. New or returning, every student is here for one goal—to stretch and strengthen their journalism background. Most students have a certain level of passion for writing, photography or videography. "(A newspaper) starts with a thought and somehow turns into a paper and ink … [Read more...] about MIPA students look forward to opportunity to enhance their journalism talents
Profiles
Cheryl Pell to retire from MIPA
After this summer's 2011 journalism workshop, Cheryl Pell, executive director of the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA), plans to retire from her position after 24 years on the job. Pell, who also teaches journalism design at Michigan State University (MSU), said she feels it is time to let someone younger run the company. She added that, as far as she knows, … [Read more...] about Cheryl Pell to retire from MIPA
Mipa students bond over pizza, new experiences
Many MIPA students got to experience first-hand the awkward yet exciting feeling of meeting and interacting with complete strangers on July 31. Eisenhower High School student Kayla Varicalli was one of these students. She said she found herself in "The Bobby Hawthorne Experience" with not one person she previously knew. The students were initially told to go to a certain … [Read more...] about Mipa students bond over pizza, new experiences
Students share expectations for 2011 MIPA Journalism Workshops
At the opening ceremony of the 2011 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshops, several students described what they wanted to get from their time at the camp. Here are a few of their responses: Autumn McCuien, Traverse City, MI (Taking "Writing and Design for Newspapers" with Jody Mackey) "This is my first year doing newspaper. I like writing. I just think newspaper has more writing … [Read more...] about Students share expectations for 2011 MIPA Journalism Workshops
Jamie Flanagan’s Entertainment Coverage Sports Briefs
News Briefs from Jamie Flanagan's "Entertainment Coverage" class: Name: LaTasha A. Wright Kevin Jackson runs for Michigan States track team. He was recruited and given a scholarship. Jackson is from Detroit, Michigan and he graduated from Martin Luther King High school. He was raised by his mother who was a radiologist and his father has his own business. He was mostly … [Read more...] about Jamie Flanagan’s Entertainment Coverage Sports Briefs