On both Aug. 1 and 2, students in Jeff Nardone's Sports Coverage class had the oppurtunity to explore Michigan State's (MSU) athletic programs and interview MSU basketball players, MSU basketball assistant coaches and the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Executive Director Jack Roberts and find their own story topic. The class toured the Breslin Center, Munn … [Read more...] about Sports Coverage gets access to Michigan State athletics
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Bachelorette attracts attention of MIPA students
The second floor of the East Shaw building at Michigan State University is a temporary home for MIPA and college students alike, but as of Monday night its girls’ bathroom became a place for second floor female students to enjoy the “Bachelorette”. “I was going to the bathroom when I heard Ashley from the ‘Bachelorette',” staff member Counselor Danielle said. “The … [Read more...] about Bachelorette attracts attention of MIPA students
Students in ‘You’re Designing the Newspaper’ wrap up final designs
Students who took "You're Designing the Newspaper" throughout the course of the week are completing their final projects to be shared and discussed for Aug. 4. Instructor Jim McGonnell went to a store to purchase flash drives in the early afternoon so that students could transfer their designs onto an external drive in the future. "Today is great. It's the best day I've … [Read more...] about Students in ‘You’re Designing the Newspaper’ wrap up final designs
Lansing Derby Vixens explain their history and rules of Derby
Roller Derby: a women's sport involving skates, helmets, and lots of padding. Basic rules: Jammers skate past blockers to score points. 14 skaters for each time skate at a time. Games are 60 minutes long, with a halftime between 30-minute periods. Only specific blocking is allowed—no elbowing or tripping Basic guidelines: Skaters pick their own … [Read more...] about Lansing Derby Vixens explain their history and rules of Derby
Review: Mad Hot Ballroom
They are every empathetic movie-goer's dream become reality: Kids growing up in the ghetto, set up for a life of crime and hardship, who experience an intervention that changes their outlook on life and their personality. The documentary "Mad Hot Ballroom" does just that, and it does it in a pretty good way. The film focuses on New York City elementary students who are … [Read more...] about Review: Mad Hot Ballroom