After this summer's 2011 journalism workshop, Cheryl Pell, executive director of the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA), plans to retire from her position after 24 years on the job. Pell, who also teaches journalism design at Michigan State University (MSU), said she feels it is time to let someone younger run the company. She added that, as far as she knows, … [Read more...] about Cheryl Pell to retire from MIPA
Archives for August 2011
Students arrive, then eat at MIPA ‘J-cation’
As the first day of the 2011 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshops came to a close, both students and staff flooded into Shaw Hall's cafeteria on the Michigan State Campus for pizza and cold drinks. At the start, many students stayed with their high school friends, but as time progressed people began to mix and mingle with both classmates and total strangers. By David Mackens / … [Read more...] about Students arrive, then eat at MIPA ‘J-cation’
‘You’re Designing the Newspaper’ teaches design skills fast
Students in the MIPA design class, "You're Designing the Newspaper," learned skills necessary to create sophisticated layouts and designs at a fast pace. Adviser Jim McGonnell combined traditional methods of teaching, including lecturing and PowerPoints, with interactive sessions, where students designed pages themselves. "I showed a PowerPoint of top designs and creative … [Read more...] about ‘You’re Designing the Newspaper’ teaches design skills fast
First-timers learn the ropes at MIPA 2011
For over 400 young student journalists at the 2011 MIPA summer workshop, many have returned for another year of fun, but many more are here for the first time. First-time attendee Adrian Segovia, a senior from Traverse City High School, said he can't wait to begin learning here at MIPA. "I hope I learn to be more organized," Segovia said, "not only when it comes to doing … [Read more...] about First-timers learn the ropes at MIPA 2011
First-time attendees, veteran campers share differing views about start of MIPA camp
For many students, the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshops are a brand new experience: Staying in a dorm room, meeting new friends, taking classes to their interest and, most importantly, having fun are all on the agenda. However, the first night can often be intimidating, especially if it’s a student’s first year here. Emily Cervone, from Grosse Pointe South High School, a … [Read more...] about First-time attendees, veteran campers share differing views about start of MIPA camp