By Sean Vichinsky Erykah Benson described "galaxy," a mix of the celestial hues in the night sky, as her favorite color. Though that may sound like a creative choice from the Grosse Pointe South High School student, her peers in Mrs. Christina Hammitt's Opinion Coverage class all had a chance to express their opinions through creative outlets. "I wanted to learn more … [Read more...] about MIPA Students Get Creative in Opinion Coverage Class
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For those who aren’t performing in the Variety Show
One time at home I started singing and my mom cried for me to stop, my sister’s ears starting bleeding, and three of my pets died. Just kidding. But it is true that my family hates when I sing, because I suck. And therefore, I am considered not talented. And therefore, I don’t stand out. And therefore, I guess I’m just a jealous, ordinary person. People performing on stage … [Read more...] about For those who aren’t performing in the Variety Show
Be smarter than your smartphone, kids
I sat down to write a brief about the “Smartphone Journalism” presentation. I opened the voice memo app on my own smartphone so I could review the 50 minutes of information I had stored in this wonderful, multi-purpose device. But ironically, none of it was there. It deleted or glitched because I swear I saw it recording. I spent 50 minutes recording a presentation about … [Read more...] about Be smarter than your smartphone, kids
Opinion students create personal blogs
Opinions students learn where their work is best suited online by creating blogs. Read more about it here. Click below to read personal MIPA 2013 accounts from students taking the Opinions Coverage course. Angelica Euseany angelicadawnise.wordpress.com Kathryn Grier katiegrier.blogspot.com Caitlin Heenan caitbheenan.wordpress.com Kalyn Hunt … [Read more...] about Opinion students create personal blogs
Opinion Coverage hopes to ’empower’ students
After staff interviews, taking a few pictures and working outside, journalists in the Opinion Coverage class are working on their first column of MIPA. Instructor Lorena Craighead has high hopes for the what the students will gain from this experience. “[I hope that they] just feel more empowered by their own writing.” Students in the class are gaining just that. “It’s … [Read more...] about Opinion Coverage hopes to ’empower’ students