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
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Students participate in opening session
Students at the workshop quickly get involved with games and other campers at opening session. Two teams preformed three tasks (shooting a Nerf gun, tossing ping pong balls onto peanut butter and eating a napkin) to win a prize. … [Read more...] about Students participate in opening session
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
Campers attend Sunday’s large group sessions
Dividing into newspaper, yearbook, video and photo, 400 MIPA campers broke out into their content-specific groups after the opening ceremonies. Introducing the concepts for the week through instructor lectures, the students saw their first look at what was to come for the next four days. … [Read more...] about Campers attend Sunday’s large group sessions
Campers bring abnormal items to Shaw Hall
By Isobel Futter and Karina Zanyk McLean Michigan State University’s MIPA journalism camp brings students from all over the state, as well as some from Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and one student from Florida. Each student differs in personality, expressed through some interesting belongings brought with them. … [Read more...] about Campers bring abnormal items to Shaw Hall