On Aug. 1, students participating in “The Bobby Hawthorne Experience” class at the MIPA workshop worked diligently on their new writing assignment right as Hawthorne himself finished his presentation on various types of good and bad newspaper leads. “The main goal for this class is for them to go past the tedium of data and to tell a story so you’re not boring readers … [Read more...] about MIPA students take the Hawthorne writing challenge
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Feature Coverage: Censorship at Ithaca High School Causes Problems with Readership
Grade: Junior MIPA Class: Feature Coverage Instructor: Jim Streisel Two student suicides in the same year. A local cell phone store employee committing a crime. Junior high students leading a protest in the school’s halls. All these are issues that are usually covered in the school newspaper, but the editor of the Ithaca High School newspaper, Jessica Barnes faces … [Read more...] about Feature Coverage: Censorship at Ithaca High School Causes Problems with Readership
Bobby Hawthorne’s Top 5
Here are the Top 5 things you will learn in Bobby Hawthorne's MIPA class, "The Bobby Hawthorne Experience." … [Read more...] about Bobby Hawthorne’s Top 5
2009 Sparty Winner: Sports Writing
As time gets closer and closer for the game to start, 105 eager Spartans are in the locker room preparing for battle. Some players will get ready by listening to music by artists such as Young Jeezy, Nas, Lil’ Wayne and 50 Cent. One Spartan, however has found a different inspiration. Senior cornerback Ashton Henderson’s music choice has a different beat. “I listen to … [Read more...] about 2009 Sparty Winner: Sports Writing