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
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WLNS anchor speaks to broadcast students
After getting a behind-the-scenes look at the production side of broadcasting yesterday, the Smile, You’re On Camera students had the opportunity to see the field from a more personal angle. WLNS weekend anchor Lauren Thompson visited the students in the Snyder-Philips auditorium during the morning of Aug. 1 to talk to them about her profession and the realities of pursuing … [Read more...] about WLNS anchor speaks to broadcast students
The beginning of summer camp at MIPA
We all know they said to bring a fan. They only wrote it in our packets about a 120 times. It’s not like we didn’t have any warning. But they didn’t tell us we would need three of them...or four...or a billion. Did anyone else immediately hide their 20 pounds of bed sheets away in the closet? Yeah, we’re thinking we won’t need them this week. At all. Walking into the … [Read more...] about The beginning of summer camp at MIPA
MIPA students’ first day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHU3rD1NYX4 A look into the first day of MIPA's 2011 J-cation by Upstart staffer Weston Cowan from Davison High School. … [Read more...] about MIPA students’ first day
First-timers learn the ropes at MIPA 2011
For over 400 young student journalists at the 2011 MIPA summer workshop, many have returned for another year of fun, but many more are here for the first time. First-time attendee Adrian Segovia, a senior from Traverse City High School, said he can't wait to begin learning here at MIPA. "I hope I learn to be more organized," Segovia said, "not only when it comes to doing … [Read more...] about First-timers learn the ropes at MIPA 2011