On July 31, nine journalists in Jamie Flanagan’s Entertainment Coverage class conducted a Skype interview with Alanna and Jonathan Brown of The Rua, a British family pop rock band. The interview will be included in their articles about the band, which students will write through the course of the week. “It’s a confidence builder to know that these international recording … [Read more...] about Entertainment Coverage students interview British recording artists, The Rua
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Entertainment Coverage students report on MIPA concerts
Entertainment coverage is truly one of a kind here at MIPA. Over just one week students will cover a vast array of entertainment categories including movies, music, YouTube, television and anything that could possibly interest young people. Teacher Jamie Flanagan says “he’d like to cover as much as humanly possible.” Even sharing his past experiences in the field working … [Read more...] about Entertainment Coverage students report on MIPA concerts
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
Flanagan’s interests vary, as do his strengths
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
‘Call of the Wildman’ star speaks with Entertainment Coverage class
Student journalists of the Entertainment Coverage class were given the opportunity to interview Neal James of Animal Planet’s “Call of the Wildman” on July 31. Laden in his Kentuckian accent, James advised the students over conference call, “stay off drugs and alcohol to go see the places out there. It can really work your adrenaline glands. If you go outside, jump off a … [Read more...] about ‘Call of the Wildman’ star speaks with Entertainment Coverage class