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Jeff Nardone

Students, faculty paint MSU rock in honor of Jeff Nardone

August 8, 2014 by The Upstart Leave a Comment

  Students from Grosse Point South High School and several facultly members painted the iconic Michigan State rock in honor of Jeff Nardone. Nardone, the former adviser at Grosse Point South, died last year. IKE LEA / PHOTOS … [Read more...] about Students, faculty paint MSU rock in honor of Jeff Nardone

Sports Coverage class uncovered

July 30, 2013 by Eric Ochoa Leave a Comment

For some students, it's being under the lights, scoring the game winning touchdown or hitting the walkoff home run. But for others, it's the complete opposite. Taking notes, interviewing athletes or simply writing a weekly sports column in the school newspaper is what drives them down the path of happiness. For these students, Sports Coverage is the class for them. Jeff … [Read more...] about Sports Coverage class uncovered

MHSAA Media Coordinator speaks to Sports Coverage class

July 31, 2012 by Sam Jones Leave a Comment

Ten young journalists enrolled in Jeff Nardone’s Sports Coverage class at the MIPA summer journalism workshop listened to guest speaker Geoff Kimmerly, the new Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Media and Content Coordinator, speak about his responsibilities. It's a job that he's served in a relatively short time. “The MHSAA (job) happened and this has been … [Read more...] about MHSAA Media Coordinator speaks to Sports Coverage class

Sports journalists hone skills covering baseball game

August 4, 2010 by Tricia Bobeda Leave a Comment

The sports photography and sports coverage classes at the 2010 MIPA summer journalism workshop gave student journalists a chance to hone their storytelling skills by attending a Lansing Lugnuts baseball game. The students toured the facility, interviewed stadium staff, fans and shot the game. Upstart staffers Mike Mulholland and James "The Dude" Giardina shot and edited … [Read more...] about Sports journalists hone skills covering baseball game

Jeff Nardone’s Top 5

August 2, 2010 by Jesse McLean Leave a Comment

Here are the Top 5 things Jeff Nardone wants the students in his "Sports Coverage" class to learn. … [Read more...] about Jeff Nardone’s Top 5

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