Detroit, when mentioned, rarely conjures a positive image in a person’s mind. When people think Detroit, they think poor. They think mismanaged. They think dangerous. But as musician Joe Hertler said in his concert last night, “There’s a lotta people talking crap, but the thing is, a lot of them aren’t even from Michigan.” Here at MIPA, the majority of students are from … [Read more...] about MIPA talks Detroit: Where it is, where it should be
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Workshop director uses Chad Change to provide incentive
"Makin’ it rain" here at MIPA may be a little bit easier for Chad Sanders than anyone else. With his Chad Change, diving into a pool of money is definitely possible. As the director of the MIPA workshopfor student journalists, Sanders's job requires him to check in on classes and events at all times. However, running around doing numerous tasks at once, he said, … [Read more...] about Workshop director uses Chad Change to provide incentive
Sean Vichinsky discovers journalistic passion through scheduling fluke
Sean Vichinsky is a gamer. His favorite color is blue. He’s a Green Day fan and he dreads the morning alarm that starts his day. His passion for news and journalism however, sets him apart from his peers. As the Associate Editor of Divine Child’s online press, DC Faith In Action, Vichinsky said he works to absorb every aspect of the MIPA experience in order to help make the … [Read more...] about Sean Vichinsky discovers journalistic passion through scheduling fluke
MIPA students share how to beat writer’s block
As journalists, there’s a point where we all get stuck in that sticky situation called writer’s block, and it’s completely inevitable. Sometimes, we need to seek inspiration to help get us out of that rut. The question is, how? Through completing a survey, some MIPA students shared their favorite ways to get inspired. The Upstart staff member, and H. H. Dow High School … [Read more...] about MIPA students share how to beat writer’s block
Yearbook students, instructors emphasize importance of theme
All week at the MIPA Summer Workshop, yearbook editors and staff members have attempted to think up an original theme for the upcoming year’s publication. But as they lay awake at night, titles and taglines dancing in their heads, others questioned how important a theme really is. “The typical yearbook buyer might not necessarily be able to fully appreciate why your theme is … [Read more...] about Yearbook students, instructors emphasize importance of theme