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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Sports Coverage class uncovered
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
C.E. Sikkenga, Tracy Anderson take newspaper to the edge
MIPA instructors C. E. Sikkenga and Tracy Anderson are training their students to do whatever it takes to take their newspaper to the cutting edge. Some come in only needing to tweak their newspaper to make it as 'edgy' as it can be, while others are looking for a complete overhaul. Sikkenga and Anderson came prepared, spending July 29 gearing up their students with their … [Read more...] about C.E. Sikkenga, Tracy Anderson take newspaper to the edge
Karl Gude’s students continue to focus on graphics
With the basics under their belt, Karl Gude’s Illustration and Information Graphic class prepares for their paper airplane flight contest on Tuesday afternoon. After spending Monday learning how to take drawings and adapt them in Adobe Illustrator, the class is tackling their end of the week project. Collecting statistics based on their flight patterns, the group will use … [Read more...] about Karl Gude’s students continue to focus on graphics
Lakota East student uses #Mipa2013 to connect to others
From first time camp goers, to old-timers, MIPA students are encouraged to use the hashtag #MIPA2013 for any MIPA-related tweets. Lakota East Senior and staff member of Lakota Spark, Morgan Bain, uses twitter to connect and make new friends. “I’ve met other people through my tweets,” said Bain. “Someone actually found me through the hashtag and started following me. Later on … [Read more...] about Lakota East student uses #Mipa2013 to connect to others