Detroit, when mentioned, rarely conjures a positive image in a person’s mind. When people think Detroit, they think poor. They think mismanaged. They think dangerous. But as musician Joe Hertler said in his concert last night, “There’s a lotta people talking crap, but the thing is, a lot of them aren’t even from Michigan.” Here at MIPA, the majority of students are from … [Read more...] about MIPA talks Detroit: Where it is, where it should be
Writing
Creative Illustration Techniques wraps up
Class begins to wrap today in Creative Illustration Techniques. The students used to as a workday and spent their time reviewing lessons they skipped and applying what they have learned to various things. “Today we are working on final projects,” Chad Bennett said. “They have a number of different designs so they’re kinda applying all the bits and pieces they’ve … [Read more...] about Creative Illustration Techniques wraps up
Sean Vichinsky discovers journalistic passion through scheduling fluke
Sean Vichinsky is a gamer. His favorite color is blue. He’s a Green Day fan and he dreads the morning alarm that starts his day. His passion for news and journalism however, sets him apart from his peers. As the Associate Editor of Divine Child’s online press, DC Faith In Action, Vichinsky said he works to absorb every aspect of the MIPA experience in order to help make the … [Read more...] about Sean Vichinsky discovers journalistic passion through scheduling fluke
Personality Profile on Ryan Martin from Detroit Cristo Rey HS
Ryan Martin, a senior at Detroit Cristo Rey High School, sits on her dorm room bed and every so often glances at her bright red Windows phone. She flips onto her stomach and shakes her legs back and forth, displaying the playful side of her personality that seeps into everything she does. Humming a familiar Broadway tune from “Wicked,” she’s unaware of her surroundings and the … [Read more...] about Personality Profile on Ryan Martin from Detroit Cristo Rey HS
Personality Profile on Jordyn Pair
Joyful Jordyn, “J-O-R-D-Y-N,” she spells, through kind facial expressions, a “tiny town” girl living in a very exciting world. From dancing to singing to wearing a black belt with pride, two things stand out the most: her shiny black glasses and her passion for writing. She wants to show the world her uniqueness by spending her time famously, not in a cubicle. She also … [Read more...] about Personality Profile on Jordyn Pair