Planning for the upcoming volleyball tournament, the Tuesday-night issues panel and the variety show are just a few of the many tasks MIPA coordinators are working on during the summer journalism workshop. “The work can be tough, as I spend a lot of time in the office, but it’s all worth it for the students,” Jeremy Steele, Executive Director of MIPA, said. “I’m really looking … [Read more...] about Administrators prepare for upcoming MIPA events
Chad Sanders
MIPA-Palooza: Closing video
Here's the video shown by Workshops Director Chad Sanders during the MIPA-Palooza closing session on Aug. 7. Music by Wednesday night's musical act Lights and Caves. CHAD SANDERS / VIDEO … [Read more...] about MIPA-Palooza: Closing video
Video: Chad Sanders welcomes students to MIPA-Palooza
Using this video, workshops Director Chad Sanders welcomed more than 350 student journalists from around the country to the 2014 MIPA summer workhsop on Aug. 3. The workshop, named "MIPA-Palooza," carried a music-based theme throughout the week, and students were treated to a number of musical acts, including three headliner acts each evening and student performances during … [Read more...] about Video: Chad Sanders welcomes students to MIPA-Palooza
For those who aren’t performing in the Variety Show
One time at home I started singing and my mom cried for me to stop, my sister’s ears starting bleeding, and three of my pets died. Just kidding. But it is true that my family hates when I sing, because I suck. And therefore, I am considered not talented. And therefore, I don’t stand out. And therefore, I guess I’m just a jealous, ordinary person. People performing on stage … [Read more...] about For those who aren’t performing in the Variety Show
First round of MIPA volleyball tournament gets rained out
Rain canceled the first round of the popular MIPA workshop volleyball tournament, which was scheduled to begin on Aug. 4 prior to the students’ dinner hour. Students who participate in the tournament, as well as other recreational activities, can earn points for their respective classes in the pursuit of the MIPA Cup, a large traveling trophy for the class that earns the most … [Read more...] about First round of MIPA volleyball tournament gets rained out