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Journalists use their creativity on dorms

August 1, 2013 by Aariston Dawson Leave a Comment

Watch out Martha Stewart, MIPA’s has its own interior room decorators. Just search the hashtag #MIPA2013 and see photos of MIPA campers dorm rooms decorated. Whether you search the hastag on Twitter or Instagram, surely you’ll find them. On day one of Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) attendees of the summer workshop began settling into their dorms. While … [Read more...] about Journalists use their creativity on dorms

Variety show hosts many talents

July 31, 2013 by Haley Kluge Leave a Comment

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Creative Illustration Techniques wraps up

July 31, 2013 by Lexi Carter Leave a Comment

Class begins to wrap today in Creative Illustration Techniques. The students used to as a workday and spent their time reviewing lessons they skipped and applying what they have learned to various things. “Today we are working on final projects,” Chad Bennett said. “They have a number of different designs so they’re kinda applying all the bits and pieces they’ve … [Read more...] about Creative Illustration Techniques wraps up

MIPA hosts school administrator for the day

July 31, 2013 by Haley Kluge Leave a Comment

  In addition to advisers joining the summer workshop on Tuesday, July 30, MIPA also hosted an administrator the following day. Steve Gabriel, principal of Grand Ledge High School came for the afternoon to see what his students had been creating in class and what goes on during camp. During lunch, he also answered their questions for their monthly column … [Read more...] about MIPA hosts school administrator for the day

MIPA students share how to beat writer’s block

July 31, 2013 by Angelita Yerena Leave a Comment

As journalists, there’s a point where we all get stuck in that sticky situation called writer’s block, and it’s completely inevitable. Sometimes, we need to seek inspiration to help get us out of that rut. The question is, how? Through completing a survey, some MIPA students shared their favorite ways to get inspired. The Upstart staff member, and H. H. Dow High School … [Read more...] about MIPA students share how to beat writer’s block

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