Today in Julia Satterthwaite’s class students are learning how to add an extra dimension to their writing by producing a personality profile on Jim Streisel, the MIPA Upstart instructor and a member of the band The Dead Squirrels. By using literary devices such as alliteration, personification and similes writers are able to go beyond just the facts and completely tell a … [Read more...] about Feature Coverage students learn to be better storytellers
Students of MIPA
Inspired by the "Humans of New York" project run by Brandon Stanton, five MIPA participants were randomly selected and shared some facts about themselves. They also contributed their favorite song to go along with the Mipapalooza music-based theme. Emily Fritz Senior at Troy High School Staff Writer “I love Beyoncé. I’ve been listening to the song ‘XO’ … [Read more...] about Students of MIPA
Fritz Klug demonstrates how to report using smartphone journalism
Fritz Klug, an MLive journalist, led a demonstration at the MIPA Summer Workshop held at Michigan State University on Aug. 3, 2014. He showed students how to use their smartphones for reporting and shared some of his favorite tips and tricks. … [Read more...] about Fritz Klug demonstrates how to report using smartphone journalism
MIPA participants share personal experiences with concussions as student athletes
After the issues seminar about concussions, Shaw Hall was buzzing with conversation about sports safety. By talking with just a few MIPA participants it became clear that concussions are very common among student athletes and that there are growing concerns when it comes to the safety of those partaking in sports. Midland High School student Emily Fisher and Dexter High … [Read more...] about MIPA participants share personal experiences with concussions as student athletes
Concussion issues seminar panel preview
At seven p.m. MIPA participants will have the opportunity to sit in on an issues seminar about concussions in sports. A three-person panel made up of Joanne C. Gerstner, Dr. David Kaufman and Kari Grandstaff will share their individual experiences with concussions and answer any questions students have. Gerstner is a sports journalist who has written for the New York Times, … [Read more...] about Concussion issues seminar panel preview