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
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Volleyball Day Two
Five teams are continuing on in the MIPA Cup Championship. Dean Hume's "Newspaper Editors," Ike Lea's "Sports Photography," The Upstart Staff, Randy Scott's "Smile, You're On Camera," and Jeff Nardone's "Sports Coverage" will all continue on in hopes of becoming the second MIPA Cup Champion. … [Read more...] about Volleyball Day Two
Students interview country star
Rachel Farley Interview The Entertainment Coverage class had the chance of visiting Impact 89FM radio station on the Michigan State campus. Impact is located in Holden Hall and is student run. The station plays indie rock and alternative music. The students were sent to the student radio station to learn about phone interviewing. This hands on session … [Read more...] about Students interview country star
Photography students apply skills on assignment
On Tuesday morning, the Beyond the Basics photography class traveled to the Communication Arts and Sciences building to get portraits for Students and Classroom Life, their second project. Three students took portraits in the Advanced InDesign class and the Smile, You’re on Camera! class. On the way out, the group caught up with three broadcasting students filming a … [Read more...] about Photography students apply skills on assignment
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