After inheriting the Entertainment Coverage class from Grand Haven High School newspaper adviser C.E. Sikkenga, instructor Jamie Flanagan implemented some of his personal style and interests into the course. Integrating lessons on covering music, movies, food and other media outlets, Flanagan helps students explore the many facets of the entertainment business. Flanagan's … [Read more...] about Flanagan’s interests vary, as do his strengths
Profiles
Advanced InDesign class begins with basics
Kicking off their time at the conference, the Advanced InDesign class spent their time reviewing the basics that “most kids already knew,” according to instructor Jim Woehrle. “It’s about designing the pages like they know how, but doing it faster and with more advanced tools,” said Woehrle. Learning new tips and tricks for speedy, streamlined page design is what Caroline … [Read more...] about Advanced InDesign class begins with basics
MIPA students customize camp shirts
Hundreds of MIPA students walked into Shaw Hall on Sunday afternoon, July 28, with a clean slate and an even cleaner T-shirt. Along with a week-long camp experience, MIPA staff gave the high school students a white T-shirt and the chance to make it their own with tie dye. However, due to the unpredictable Michigan weather, the tie dying was postponed to Monday. Chad Sanders, … [Read more...] about MIPA students customize camp shirts
Roommates differ in levels of organization
By Isobel Futter and Karina Zanyk McLean As students filed in to MIPA journalism camp at Michigan State University, some discovered new traits about their roommate. Each ‘roomie’ differs from one another in some way or another. How does cleanliness and organization clash within each room? … [Read more...] about Roommates differ in levels of organization
Sydney Bammel arrives as MIPA’s first camper
In anticipation of the opening day of MIPA’s 2013 Summer Workshop, junior Sydney Bammel from Rochester High School was already getting ready for camp by 9:30 a.m. for the 2:30 p.m. check-in in East Shaw Hall. Arriving more than two hours early, she was the first camper in line for registration. 9:30 a.m. – “I woke up this morning [Sunday, July 28] at like 9:30 a.m. and got … [Read more...] about Sydney Bammel arrives as MIPA’s first camper