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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Sports coverage class interviews MHSAA director Jack Roberts
Current Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) president Jack Roberts visited Rod Satterthwaite's Sports Coverage class on July 31 to inform the students about the nature of his occupation, as well as what the MHSAA organization as a whole stands for in terms of academic enrichment and sportsmanship. Roberts went into extensive detail of how MHSAA executives and … [Read more...] about Sports coverage class interviews MHSAA director Jack Roberts
MHSAA Excutive Director John E. Roberts speaks to Sports Coverage class
During Tuesday’s afternoon session, the Sports Coverage students had the opportunity to talk with John E. Roberts, the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) executive director. Each year, Roberts takes time out to come and speak to the MIPA Sports Coverage students, and this year was no different. He spoke to the students about his role with the organization, how … [Read more...] about MHSAA Excutive Director John E. Roberts speaks to Sports Coverage class
Sports Coverage class expands horizons
The 'jocks' of MIPA experience extra lessons and lectures outside of their assigned teacher and work. The sports coverage class learn from guest speakers throughout the week. The first being with sports journalist and professor Joanne Gerstner on Monday. "I really liked her knowledge about things," Grand Ledge senior Taylor Kennaugh said. "She knew what she was … [Read more...] about Sports Coverage class expands horizons
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