New yearbook editors have been spending their week at MIPA J-Cation gaining new ideas on design, teamwork, themes and more from one another and instructor Brian Wilson. As the week came to a close, the students prepared for their final presentation. “Throughout the course of the week, (the students) have been working on theme packets," Wilson said. "They consist of their … [Read more...] about Yearbook editors share their themes
Connor Marsh becomes ‘the kid without a roommate’
In West Shaw Hall, one MIPA student has been put into an unusual situation. Connor Marsh from Grand Ledge High School became "the kid without a roommate," and where some people might get tired of sharing a room, Marsh said he has grown tired of his lack of a roommate. “I first realized I didn’t have a roommate on the second day when no one had showed up still,” Marsh said. … [Read more...] about Connor Marsh becomes ‘the kid without a roommate’
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
Yearbook editors practice team-building activities
Yearbook editors in chief learned a few techniques for the team building aspects of their staff on Aug. 2 with instructor Brian Wilson. “I believe strongly that team building is really important for an editor’s job,” Wilson said, “so I try to give examples of types of team-building games they can do with their staff. The one we played today is 'pressure cubes,' and the idea … [Read more...] about Yearbook editors practice team-building activities
Children show their cows at the Ingham County Fair
Raised in farm families, 12-year-old Meghan and 11-year-old Noah learned how to raise animals. Although the cows start out as pets, they are eventually sold for meat. Meghan and Noah showed their cows at this year’s Ingham County Fair, which MIPA photography students attended on Aug. 1. “(Owning cows) kind of runs in the family,” Meghan said. “My grandpa has a farm so I got … [Read more...] about Children show their cows at the Ingham County Fair