At six feet, nine inches and 270 pounds, Anthony Ianni towers above everyone in the room. He holds two Big Ten championship rings and a sociology degree from Michigan State University. But when he was just a child, his life almost took a different turn. At the age of 4, Ianni was diagnosed with Pervasive Development Disorder, which is on the autism spectrum. At … [Read more...] about Former basketball player Anthony Ianni motivates MIPA students to live their dreams
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Intensive week of progress comes to a close
The week of the MIPA summer workshop is rapidly coming to a close as two year MIPA director Jeremy Steele prepares for the closing session. "The most rewarding part of my job is working with all of the different students," Steele said. "I love to see how passionate the kids are about journalism and how energized they are when they receive special … [Read more...] about Intensive week of progress comes to a close
Isabelle McGuire: The girl behind the sombrero
Isabelle McGuire, an eighth grader from Traverse City Middle School, didn’t mix up the spirit days this week. Sitting in Karl Gude’s Illustrator and Infographics class in her sombrero, some campers were concerned she was getting her days confused; even though hat day was scheduled on Monday, McGuire still proudly displayed her collection of headgear during registration, hat … [Read more...] about Isabelle McGuire: The girl behind the sombrero
“Slacklining” on Campus
Your browser does not support the video tag MSU student Brooke Weatherford participates in "slacklining." Slackining is a recreational activity in which participants balance on a thin piece of nylon or polyester, which is anchored between two points, usually trees. It's distinct from tightrope walking because the line has slack, which means it gives beneath the weight of … [Read more...] about “Slacklining” on Campus
Anchor Lauren Evans inspires young journalists
At the age of 5, WILX news anchor Lauren Evans already showed a passion for broadcast journalism when she and her sister recorded their own news production in their kitchen. “I love reporting the news. It’s really fun seeing how things unfold and it’s really fascinating how it keeps you on your toes,” Evans said. “I like my job because it changes things up a little bit on a … [Read more...] about Anchor Lauren Evans inspires young journalists