Backpack Journalism Blog

June 7, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Backpack Journalism Begins Soon! (Photos)

I know I say this a lot, but really, where has the time gone?!  In just over a week, the first session of MCM’s Backpack Journalism Academy begins and there will be brand new backpack journalists hitting the streets.  It seems like yesterday that we were just beginning the new Spring Break Backpack Journalism class. […]

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March 29, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

That’s A Wrap!

Our Backpack Journalists previewed their stories this afternoon at MCM! WOW!  I am so proud of all of our Backpack Journalists. They did a phenomenal job. I know that you are going to be amazed at the talent these journalists have.  Take a peek as we got ready to show their stories.  

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March 28, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Let’s Edit – Backpack Journalism Day 3

Their interviews have been recorded and our Backpack Journalists are hard at work editing their stories!  I can’t wait to see the final projects tomorrow!  Make sure you check back for updates!  

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March 27, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Backpack Journalism – Day 3

Today we learned how to edit using Final Cut Pro. Our Backpack Journalists are ready to start editing their projects tomorrow. Stay tuned for updates…  

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March 26, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Spring Break – Day 2

Here’s a quick preview of  “Career Day”!  We had all different types of careers represented today as our Backpack Journalist learned more about them and what they do!  

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March 25, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Snow for Spring Break?!

Snow did not stop our Spring Break Backpack Journalists today! They braved the snow to come to the first day of Spring Break Backpack Journalism class.  Here they are exploring our Studio for their Scavenger Hunt!  

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July 27, 2012 | Mandi Wyndham

Backpack Journalism Session 3

Backpack Beat Coming Soon

Today, well actually the last part of this week has been such a bittersweet time for me. I am so excited that our reporters are finished with their news stories, but I am sad at the same time. The last story was completed and that means the end of the 2012 Summer Backpack Journalism Academy. […]

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July 24, 2012 | Mandi Wyndham

Backpack Journalism Editing

Telling Their Stories

I can’t believe that the day is pretty much over. Where did the day go? Oh, yeah, it flew by me and I didn’t even get a chance to see it go. WOW! Our reporters were busy today working on their stories.  Two of them even finished their stories!  I must say, this class of […]

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July 23, 2012 | Mandi Wyndham

Final Cut Pro Editing Station

Let the Editing Begin!

The words of the popular Bangles’ song, “Manic Monday” popped in my head as I was driving to MCM this morning. Was this going to be the mood of my day? I hope not! And, thankfully it wasn’t.  Today was the day that our reporters learned how to edit on Final Cut Pro.  I know […]

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July 18, 2012 | Mandi Wyndham

2012 Camp Gan Izzy

Camp Gan Izzy!

  I absolutely love what I do! Not many people get to  say that, but I am one of the fortunate ones who can! My days are never dull here at MCM. Today our reporters were on the “HOT” streets working on their stories, but we took our gear to Camp Gan Izzy of North […]

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