On the afternoon of Aug. 1 in a strangely quiet classroom, adviser Dean Hume's Newspaper Editors class covered sensitive topics concerning legal issues and administrative problems that may come up while producing a newspaper during the 2011 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshops. Hume talked with his students about copyrights on the web, conflict of interest, ethics and upholding … [Read more...] about Newspaper editors class has power of speech
Archives for August 2011
MIPA cools off with ice cream creativity
MIPA students look forward to opportunity to enhance their journalism talents
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
Entertainment classes to host press conferences Aug. 2
Reality TV personality Matt Smith and international singer, producer and actress Angelica will be interviewed over the phone by students in Jamie Flanagan's Entertainment Coverage class on Aug. 2, 2011. "Matt Smith from Animal Planet's 'Whale Wars' will be great because (the students) will get to know what it's like to be a TV personality," Flanagan said. Smith will not … [Read more...] about Entertainment classes to host press conferences Aug. 2
MIPA students’ first day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHU3rD1NYX4 A look into the first day of MIPA's 2011 J-cation by Upstart staffer Weston Cowan from Davison High School. … [Read more...] about MIPA students’ first day