In a computer lab in Michigan State’s Business Complex Center, 42 young journalists sit behind glowing screens eager to take their newspapers to the next level. Taking Your Newspaper to the Edge, taught by C.E. Sikkenga and Tracy Anderson, encompasses the education of the various skills that make a paper click. “I want to learn how to take a page and catch a reader’s … [Read more...] about Students learn to take newspapers to new heights
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Money Matters class teaches financial tips for staffs
Nicole Wilson’s Money Matters class teaches a handful of students how to successfully use advertising to support their publications. “What makes you awesome?” Wilson asks the class, hoping to plug individual talents into techniques of money making. With students coming from all different backgrounds, she aims to find ways to tailor her class towards individuals, rather than … [Read more...] about Money Matters class teaches financial tips for staffs
Feature Coverage class profiles instructor
“I got third place...and I was really proud of that,” said Feature Coverage Instructor Julia Satterthwaite. “It was one of the biggest accomplishments for me, that by the end of the class they were volunteering to read in class and asking me for additional books after not knowing how to read.” This is how Satterthwaite responded to one of her feature students’ questions, … [Read more...] about Feature Coverage class profiles instructor
MIPA welcomes journalists to 2012 summer workshop
The 2012 MIPA summer workshops kicked off on Sunday, July 29 in the auditorium of the Michigan State University Business College Complex. Students will attend the workshop from July 29 to Aug. 3, 2012. SAMANTHA VANHOEF / PHOTOS To see the haiku poems students wrote during the relay race during the opening session, click here. … [Read more...] about MIPA welcomes journalists to 2012 summer workshop
Student journalists register for MIPA 2012 camp
On Sun. July 29, cars flooded parking lots surrounding Snyder-Phillips Hall to begin registration for the annual MIPA summer camp for student journalists. Registration occured from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. as the prelude to the week of activities for the students attending and included T-shirts, room keys, nametags and a pair of sunglasses for every "J-cationer." But before the week … [Read more...] about Student journalists register for MIPA 2012 camp