Everybody loves an underdog but what about underbears? Time and time again the Holt V. Spicer Debate Forum at Missouri State University has proven they’re not the team to be messed with. Whether it’s dominating at a regional tournament or sweeping the house at a championship. And what’s their secret? Coach Eric Morris, the Director of Forensics and Professor of … [Read more...] about Holt V. Spicer Debate Forum finishes the season strong
Dr. Eric Morris, associate professor of communication and coordinator of Missouri State's award-winning debate team, recently shared the Debate Bears' latest achievements. National Debate Tournament The team of Caitlyn Wicks & Colton Smith received a Second Round At-Large bid to the 2018 National Debate Tournament at Wichita State University. National Forensic … [Read more...] about Debate Bears continue to excel
Missouri State's debate team won third place at the National Forensic Association's National Championship Tournament last month. Students earn individual awards Other awards included: Joe Hamaker, 4th place in the nation, Lincoln-Douglas Debate Brenden Brower Freeman, National speaker award, 5th place in the nation David Rabbitt, Quarter finalist Clayton Russo, … [Read more...] about Debate Bears win 3rd place at national tournament
The next MSU Talks will take place at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 17 in Karls Hall Room 101. The event will explore the topic Guns on Campus as it relates to this year's public affairs theme, "Building Healthy Communities: Body-Mind-Spirit." How the forum works Students will present arguments for and against and audience members are encouraged to ask questions and join the discussion. … [Read more...] about Students debate guns on campus in Feb. 17 forum
Communication department instructor Heather Walters was presented two awards at the 2015 National Speech and Debate Association Leadership Awards Banquet in Dallas, Texas, last June, for her coaching efforts with the Greenwood Laboratory School debate team. Awards earned for successful leadership, recruitment efforts Walters, also assistant director of MSU’s debate team, … [Read more...] about Communication instructor awarded for debate team leadership