A man was laughing and talking to a woman until his look suddenly turned serious and he began talking to himself. The woman sternly said “standby” causing a group of people to stop moving and talking. Immediately after the man and woman looked up and loudly began talking to the wall about the Ebola virus. Then quickly the topic changes and another man is pointing at different … [Read more...] about ‘Smile You’re on Camera’ visits Lansing news headquarters
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MIPA students get ready for Frog from Frog and the Beeftones
In keeping with the musically-themed "MIPA-Palooza," MIPA coordinators will feature local musician S.J. "Frog" Forgey from the band Frog and the Beeftones to speak to workshop participants during a discussion on Aug. 5. Forgey will talk about what it’s like to be a part-time musician, how he got into music and whatever the audience asks him. The seminar will take place the … [Read more...] about MIPA students get ready for Frog from Frog and the Beeftones
Forgey Scheduled to Speak at Tuesday’s Press Conference
Michigan guitar legend S.J. ‘Frog’ Forgey will make an appearance at the 2014 MIPA Summer Workshop for the Tuesday evening press conference. This Michigan native is the lead vocalist and guitarist in the band ‘Frog and the Beeftones’, often playing dance music at Michigan's concert stages and high-energy nightclubs ever week. According to the band’s biography, the ‘Tones … [Read more...] about Forgey Scheduled to Speak at Tuesday’s Press Conference
James Gardin Hits the Stage
James Gardin is scheduled to perform Tuesday evening at 9:15 in the Shaw Terrace Level. Gardin, formerly known as P.H.I.L.T.H.Y., is a indie rapper, singer, and songwriter. Before his music career was set in motion, he taught music to children in South Africa and championed cultural unity and HIV/AIDS awareness through his lyrics. "I didn’t understand music in their … [Read more...] about James Gardin Hits the Stage
Advanced InDesign works on re-design
In addition to the basics from yesterday, the Advanced InDesign for Newspaper team is not looking back. This morning, they were given an example of a badly designed feature page, and they had to completely redesign it. From the headline to the selection of pictures, they had free reign to make it "jazzy." Reasons like this, and more, are why students like Catherine Habba … [Read more...] about Advanced InDesign works on re-design