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
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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
Campers gain varied experiences by attending MIPA multiple times
While the MIPA journalism summer workshop offers a chance for new staff members to hone their journalistic skills, some students have attended the workshop two or more times. For these students, the repeat opportunities offer a chance to specialize in different areas. Among these veterans, senior Alexa Danek, a photography editor for Laingsburg High School's paper and … [Read more...] about Campers gain varied experiences by attending MIPA multiple times
Advanced InDesign class begins with basics
Kicking off their time at the conference, the Advanced InDesign class spent their time reviewing the basics that “most kids already knew,” according to instructor Jim Woehrle. “It’s about designing the pages like they know how, but doing it faster and with more advanced tools,” said Woehrle. Learning new tips and tricks for speedy, streamlined page design is what Caroline … [Read more...] about Advanced InDesign class begins with basics
New class Creative Illustration Techniques teaches basics of Photoshop
Students spend their first day of Creative Illustration Techniques, a new class, learning the ropes of Photoshop. Chad Bennett, a second year instructor, plans on having a lot of “play” time in class to get his students used to Photoshop, while having fun. “They actually wrote the class that I’m teaching this year more or less for me,” Bennett said. “It was one of the … [Read more...] about New class Creative Illustration Techniques teaches basics of Photoshop