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Sikkenga guides students in the way of meaningful storytelling

July 29, 2019 by Zane O'Dell Leave a Comment

MIPA instructor C.E. Sikkenga is instructing his students on the importance of telling a larger story at the 2019 MIPA Summer Workshop.  He said his class, titled “Telling the Big Story,” focuses on in-depth storytelling in student publications. Sikkenga said his class should encourage students to look beyond to find the big stories and how to execute them in their own … [Read more...] about Sikkenga guides students in the way of meaningful storytelling

C.E. Sikkenga, Tracy Anderson take newspaper to the edge

July 30, 2013 by Tommy Anderson Leave a Comment

MIPA instructors C. E. Sikkenga and Tracy Anderson are training their students to do whatever it takes to take their newspaper to the cutting edge. Some come in only needing to tweak their newspaper to make it as 'edgy' as it can be, while others are looking for a complete overhaul. Sikkenga and Anderson came prepared, spending July 29 gearing up their students with their … [Read more...] about C.E. Sikkenga, Tracy Anderson take newspaper to the edge

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