WILX news anchor Lauren Evans speaks to the class “Smile, You’re on Camera” when they watched a live production of the 5 o’clock news and received a tour of the station. “She was really put together and presentable to go on the air. She kept focused on her main goal of the live broadcast but also paid close attention to us on the breaks,” Waterford High School senior Carson … [Read more...] about ‘Smile, You’re on Camera’ class visits WILX news
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Former basketball player Anthony Ianni motivates MIPA students to live their dreams
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
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
Gude’s class uses paper airplanes to collect data
“If you’re a dead body in a morgue, you’re going to be less noticed than a dead body on a lawn,” instructor of Illustrations and Infographics Karl Gude said. “So metaphorically, how can you be the dead body on the lawn? You have to learn to be different and be creative to be noticed.” Explaining the differences between good graphics and great graphics on Monday, Gude tried … [Read more...] about Gude’s class uses paper airplanes to collect data
Summer groups bring energy to campus
Throughout the week of the MIPA camp for young journalists, it is found the fun activities scheduled aren't just for the students. Operations coordinator 1, Tammy Jo Sopocy, walks through the hallways proud to represent her bright pink hat. She said she couldn't let the kids have all the fun and joined right in on Monday, July 29th for hat day. "Making sure everyone is safe … [Read more...] about Summer groups bring energy to campus