On Aug. 2, Bobby Hawthorne pushes his students to forge through the roughest portion of his class, "The Bobby Hawthorne Experience," during the 2011 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshops. The students covered the sexting seminar on the evening of Aug 1 and prepared for the Lansing Roller Derby Vixens press conference on the evening of Aug 2. Jane Hess from Grosse Pointe South … [Read more...] about Hawthorne students learn to write with purpose
Veteran photojournalist has personal connection to county fair
On Aug. 1, Melanie Fodera from Troy High School wandered around the Ingham County Fair struggling whether to photograph her given assignment, “people and food” or the idea that captivated her most—farm animals. Out of the amount of rides, food stands and race car derbys, farm animals are typically the least interesting feature, but to Fodera it’s the only attraction. “I … [Read more...] about Veteran photojournalist has personal connection to county fair
MIPA students take the Hawthorne writing challenge
On Aug. 1, students participating in “The Bobby Hawthorne Experience” class at the MIPA workshop worked diligently on their new writing assignment right as Hawthorne himself finished his presentation on various types of good and bad newspaper leads. “The main goal for this class is for them to go past the tedium of data and to tell a story so you’re not boring readers … [Read more...] about MIPA students take the Hawthorne writing challenge
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