Students in the Opinion Coverage class are learning to write columns and create blogs and editorials. In addition, according to instructor Christina Hammitt, they’re learning to persuade readers instead of arguing with them. Hammitt said, above all, they’re learning to form opinions that will create change. Hammitt said the class focuses on using writing, … [Read more...] about Students in Opinion Coverage class form opinions to create change
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Entertainment students tackle extensive syllabus
By Arianna Smith According to the class syllabus, Entertainment Coverage students will complete at minimum seven articles by MIPA’s end on Thursday, including two music reviews and a Q&A with Zac of American Authors. “My hope is that the students will be able to bring fresh ideas with an entertainment focus back to their home publications,” said … [Read more...] about Entertainment students tackle extensive syllabus
MIPA Cup: a breakdown of how to win it
Five summers ago, MIPA coordinators awarded the first MIPA Cup. Since then, classes have spent their week at MIPA competing to bring honor and glory to themselves, their classes and their schools. MIPA Cup coordinator Sara-Beth Badalamente said she has several activities for students to participate in to win points. She said students should be sure to sign in at each activity … [Read more...] about MIPA Cup: a breakdown of how to win it
News editors implement change through leadership
Dean Hume, a veteran MIPA instructor, is back this year to teach newspaper editors how to guide their staffs to success. Hume spent Monday morning’s session getting the students to list the problems they faced with newspapers and staff and plans on developing solutions to the common problems throughout the week. “Most of [the students] are use to thinking like journalist; … [Read more...] about News editors implement change through leadership
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