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
Archives for August 2011
Review: ‘Ballroom’ strikes balance between humor, intrigue
In 2005, Marilyn Agrelo directed the documentary “Mad Hot Ballroom,” a movie focused on various schools in New York City who train to take part in a city-wide dance competition. However, the true interest of the story comes in the personalities of the children featured, their stories and what they have to say. In one of the schools, located in Washington Heights, there is a … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Ballroom’ strikes balance between humor, intrigue
Small crowd gathers to watch ‘Ballroom’
A small crowd of about 40 MIPA students attended the Aug. 2 showing of "Mad Hot Ballroom" in the auditorium of the Business College Complex. Some students said they expected more of a student turnout. Aya Abe, a sophomore from Loy Norrix High School, said she expected the turnout of last year for the showing of "Waiting for Superman," an auditorium that was packed to the … [Read more...] about Small crowd gathers to watch ‘Ballroom’
Photo gallery: Class photos from the 2011 Summer Journalism Workshop
MIPA students tour Impact radio station
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8L7cLW5t2Q Students attending MIPA were able to tour the MSU campus radio station with Station Manager Kali Root. Video by Aimee Dedic / Upstart staff … [Read more...] about MIPA students tour Impact radio station