Amy Fouty, Assistant Athletic Director and Sports Turf Manager at Michigan State University gave the Sports Coverage class at MIPA summer journalism workshop an inside perspective on the field at Spartan Stadium on Tuesday. During the tour, a student asked a question about an incident that occurred during the 2018 football season at Michigan State’s match up with the University … [Read more...] about MSU Sports Turf Director gives account of incident at Michigan State vs. Michigan game
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Concussion issues seminar panel preview
At seven p.m. MIPA participants will have the opportunity to sit in on an issues seminar about concussions in sports. A three-person panel made up of Joanne C. Gerstner, Dr. David Kaufman and Kari Grandstaff will share their individual experiences with concussions and answer any questions students have. Gerstner is a sports journalist who has written for the New York Times, … [Read more...] about Concussion issues seminar panel preview
Sports Coverage class learns about different writing techniques
Knowing the difference between a sports column and a sports opinion piece is how Rod Satterthwaite began his first session Sports Coverage of the 2014 MIPA workshop. “Today we’re talking about sports column writing and ways that you can personalize sports columns and ways you can tell stories about students, related to sports, to other students,” said Satterthwaite. “I’m … [Read more...] about Sports Coverage class learns about different writing techniques
Campers show school pride
The special event for Wednesday was to show your staff some love by wearing your staff shirt or school shirt. Campers showed off their individual school pride by wearing t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other items with a wide range of colors and styles. Brianne Twiddy from Woodhaven High School shared why she thinks showing off school pride is important. "I feel like school … [Read more...] about Campers show school pride
Sports Coverage class uncovered
For some students, it's being under the lights, scoring the game winning touchdown or hitting the walkoff home run. But for others, it's the complete opposite. Taking notes, interviewing athletes or simply writing a weekly sports column in the school newspaper is what drives them down the path of happiness. For these students, Sports Coverage is the class for them. Jeff … [Read more...] about Sports Coverage class uncovered