Nicole Laughrey, the yearbook adviser at Carnel High School in Indianapolis, leads one of the more unique classes offered at the MIPA Summer Workshop. Rather than focusing on writing structure, or the essence of a photograph, Laughrey teaches her students to "set the prestige" when it comes to handling money for a high school publication. Lessons such as ad placement, … [Read more...] about Nicole Laughrey Teaches Class that “Money Matters”
MIPA’s Entertainment Coverage Students Interview Actress Dawn Wells
By Sean Vichinsky Dawn Wells, better known as Mary Ann Summers of Gilligan's Island fame, took time out of her day on Tuesday afternoon to speak with MIPA student journalists in the Entertainment Coverage class. The students in Mr. Flanagan's course all stepped up with multiple unique questions for Wells. Cass Tech senior Ikeya Lake asked Wells if her landmark role … [Read more...] about MIPA’s Entertainment Coverage Students Interview Actress Dawn Wells
MIPA Students Celebrate Free Time
By Sean Vichinsky Students at the MIPA Summer Workshop have plenty of ways to wind down when they're not reporting in the field or nailing that perfect photo. From events like the annual volleyball tournament to lawn games like life-sized Scrabble, the student journalists at MIPA are finding many ways to keep themselves occupied during their down time. Take a look here at … [Read more...] about MIPA Students Celebrate Free Time
MIPA’s Variety Show Promises Excitement, Talent
By Sean Vichinsky An annual tradition of the MIPA Summer Workshop is the MIPA Variety Show, a chance for MIPA student journalists to demonstrate their wild and crazy talents. Though singing, dancing, and performing comedy sound like perfectly normal talents, past performances during the variety show include bird calling and operatic monologues. Even beatboxers can shine … [Read more...] about MIPA’s Variety Show Promises Excitement, Talent
MIPA’s Entertainment Coverage Course Inspires the Critic in Students
By Sean Vichinsky In his fifth year of teaching at MIPA, instructor Jamie Flanagan leads the Entertainment Coverage course with a fresh look at many forms of entertainment. From movies to music to the delicacies of food, Flanagan teaches his students to analyze the finer details of all mediums of entertainment with a critical lens. The mood of the class is much more … [Read more...] about MIPA’s Entertainment Coverage Course Inspires the Critic in Students