Detroit, when mentioned, rarely conjures a positive image in a person’s mind. When people think Detroit, they think poor. They think mismanaged. They think dangerous. But as musician Joe Hertler said in his concert last night, “There’s a lotta people talking crap, but the thing is, a lot of them aren’t even from Michigan.” Here at MIPA, the majority of students are from … [Read more...] about MIPA talks Detroit: Where it is, where it should be
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Joe Hertler Triple Threat Performs In the Terrace
On Tuesday night, MIPA campers enjoyed Joe Hertler's performance in the backyard of the Shaw Terrace. Though Hertler performed without the rest of his band, The Rainbow Seekers, he still kept the campers intrigued with not only his singing and guitar skills but his ability to play the harmonica in between. Hertler played five original songs, a few of them mentioning popular … [Read more...] about Joe Hertler Triple Threat Performs In the Terrace
MIPA students customize camp shirts
Hundreds of MIPA students walked into Shaw Hall on Sunday afternoon, July 28, with a clean slate and an even cleaner T-shirt. Along with a week-long camp experience, MIPA staff gave the high school students a white T-shirt and the chance to make it their own with tie dye. However, due to the unpredictable Michigan weather, the tie dying was postponed to Monday. Chad Sanders, … [Read more...] about MIPA students customize camp shirts
MSU detour warrants MIPA confusion
Two of six campers from Ill. faced out-of-state confusion when Michigan State threw a wrench in their plan. MSU’s campus construction resulted in the closing of Kalamazoo St. causing these wary travelers to stray from their printed MapQuest directions and venture out into unknown territory in an attempt to reach East Shaw Hall. “I noticed the signs everywhere, even a few … [Read more...] about MSU detour warrants MIPA confusion
Sydney Bammel arrives as MIPA’s first camper
In anticipation of the opening day of MIPA’s 2013 Summer Workshop, junior Sydney Bammel from Rochester High School was already getting ready for camp by 9:30 a.m. for the 2:30 p.m. check-in in East Shaw Hall. Arriving more than two hours early, she was the first camper in line for registration. 9:30 a.m. – “I woke up this morning [Sunday, July 28] at like 9:30 a.m. and got … [Read more...] about Sydney Bammel arrives as MIPA’s first camper