First year campers quickly learned that activities such as the volleyball tournament are taken to the next level with the prize of the MIPA cup, rewarded at the end of closing ceremonies. Although there are other activities to get points to win the award, one of the campers' favorites is the volleyball tournament. Students can earn points for their class by … [Read more...] about Previous MIPA volleyball champions share experiences
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MHSAA Media Coordinator speaks to Sports Coverage class
Ten young journalists enrolled in Jeff Nardone’s Sports Coverage class at the MIPA summer journalism workshop listened to guest speaker Geoff Kimmerly, the new Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Media and Content Coordinator, speak about his responsibilities. It's a job that he's served in a relatively short time. “The MHSAA (job) happened and this has been … [Read more...] about MHSAA Media Coordinator speaks to Sports Coverage class
Sports Coverage gets access to Michigan State athletics
On both Aug. 1 and 2, students in Jeff Nardone's Sports Coverage class had the oppurtunity to explore Michigan State's (MSU) athletic programs and interview MSU basketball players, MSU basketball assistant coaches and the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Executive Director Jack Roberts and find their own story topic. The class toured the Breslin Center, Munn … [Read more...] about Sports Coverage gets access to Michigan State athletics
Sports photography class covers tennis tournament
The sports photography class at the MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop provides many opportunities for a photographer to take the perfect shot. On Aug. 2, the class, instructed by Tim Morley, went to a USTA tennis tournament to capture the players in their most memorable moments. Demarco Harvard from Grosse Pointe South High School said, “Basically we just took a bunch of … [Read more...] about Sports photography class covers tennis tournament
Sports journalists hone skills covering baseball game
The sports photography and sports coverage classes at the 2010 MIPA summer journalism workshop gave student journalists a chance to hone their storytelling skills by attending a Lansing Lugnuts baseball game. The students toured the facility, interviewed stadium staff, fans and shot the game. Upstart staffers Mike Mulholland and James "The Dude" Giardina shot and edited … [Read more...] about Sports journalists hone skills covering baseball game