Sexism in speech and debate: competitive speakers’ fight for their voice
Tyler Kinzy, Deputy Managing EiC
September 11, 2019
It is the conversation that speech and debate coach Cara Borgsmiller is forced to have several times each season. “I talk openly about it, especially the first time they get a ballot that says something about it.” You were rude to your opponents. Your tone of voice was annoying. Your skirt was...
Debate team has emotional return to nationals
Peyton Gaskill, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
After a successful districts tournament, the speech and debate team will send six students to compete in three different events at the national tournament in Dallas this June. The events of last year have made this years road to nationals particularly emotional for the team. “Considering the dis...
Debate team dominates districts tournaments
Fatema Rehmani, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
The Speech and Debate team has been actively expressing themselves through speeches and performances since 1970. The team is sending seven competitors to the state tournament in Springfield, Mo. and six to nationals in Dallas, TX. This marks the 45th of the team qualifying for the National Tournament. ...
