While nearly 400 student journalists convened on Michigan State's campus for the 2012 MIPA summer journalism workshops, they weren't the only ones who said they were excited about the experience. “I’m thrilled with the weather,” said Office Director Sunshine Weber, as she sat in an air conditioned office, sunlight flowing in from an opened window. “Normally it’s very hot, so … [Read more...] about Workshop directors, staff discuss excitement for week’s activities
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MIPA directors embrace new roles
Back in his school days, MIPA workshop director Chad Sanders was on the path of an English major, not journalism. It was during a teaching interview that he said he found his true calling. It only took one question: “Can you teach newspaper?” Being on the English major track, he knew he didn’t know how to teach newspaper, so, logically, he responded, “Heck, yes.” He then ran to … [Read more...] about MIPA directors embrace new roles
Automotive reporters discuss industry, journalism at panel
Speaking at the 2012 MIPA conference, writers Mike Ramsey and Sharon Carty, from the Wall Street Journal and Huffington Post respectively, discussed how the automotive industry relates to teens, among other topics, such as journalism as a business, the auto industry and even the European economy. At one point, a student asked the writers if they felt auto writing was … [Read more...] about Automotive reporters discuss industry, journalism at panel
Students learn to redesign
As C.E. Sikkenga will consistently tell you, edgy is the way to be.In his class co-taught by Tracy Anderson, Taking Your Newspaper to the Edge, students learn to accomplish what the class name suggests. Using InDesign, the favored software for student publication layout, the goal is to revamp existing content into a new, more modern format. “We’re taking standing pages and … [Read more...] about Students learn to redesign
Storify: Pro journalists who cover auto industry share insights with MIPA students
[View the story "Pro journalists who cover auto industry share insight with MIPA students " on Storify]Pro journalists who cover auto industry share insight with MIPA students Huffington Post reporter Sharon Carty and Wall Street Journal reporter Mike Ramsey spoke with journalism students on July 31 at the 2012 MIPA summer journalism workshop.Storified by The Upstart · … [Read more...] about Storify: Pro journalists who cover auto industry share insights with MIPA students