During the first Yearbook Kickstart class of the week, students in instructor Cody Harrell’s class focused on key terminology and shared experiences from their own schools, looking for advice on how to make their yearbook better. Harrell continuously stressed the importance of focusing on the people, and portraying the world through their lens. “Yearbook is for … [Read more...] about Yearbook Kickstart students learn importance of inclusivity
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MIPA students share how to beat writer’s block
As journalists, there’s a point where we all get stuck in that sticky situation called writer’s block, and it’s completely inevitable. Sometimes, we need to seek inspiration to help get us out of that rut. The question is, how? Through completing a survey, some MIPA students shared their favorite ways to get inspired. The Upstart staff member, and H. H. Dow High School … [Read more...] about MIPA students share how to beat writer’s block
Students hope to gain confidence from Smile, You’re on Camera class
When you’re shooting in front of a camera, anything can happen, and that can be very nerve-wracking. The class, Smile, You’re on Camera, aims to help students drop those nerves. Instructor, Randy Scott, adviser of DTV at Davison High school, has big plans for his class. You may have saw the daily announcements on Monday morning, that’s just one of their many exercises used to … [Read more...] about Students hope to gain confidence from Smile, You’re on Camera class
Bachelorette attracts attention of MIPA students
The second floor of the East Shaw building at Michigan State University is a temporary home for MIPA and college students alike, but as of Monday night its girls’ bathroom became a place for second floor female students to enjoy the “Bachelorette”. “I was going to the bathroom when I heard Ashley from the ‘Bachelorette',” staff member Counselor Danielle said. “The … [Read more...] about Bachelorette attracts attention of MIPA students
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