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
“I think I changed my major five times when I first got here,” says Demetria Green. “I was all over the place.” It wasn’t that she had trouble finding subjects that interested her. In fact, she had so much energy and enthusiasm to offer, she wasn’t sure which field could match them over the long term. But when she took COM 307, Gender and Communication, as an elective, … [Read more...] about Demetria: communicator
COMWeek is one of the communication department's signature events: a week-long immersion in some of the biggest topics in the field. It also includes plenty of opportunities to network and socialize with communication scholars, professionals and students. Each year, visiting scholars present their research, and the week concludes with an alumni panel so that current … [Read more...] about COMWeek team: planners and promoters
They are the storytellers. The creators. The visualizers. The students who make up Missouri State’s College of Arts and Letters take pride in standing out amongst the crowd and making their Missouri Statement a distinct one. How? Here are five ways COAL is making itself known at MSU. Giving Voice will open your eyes to oppression Giving Voice, a theatre troupe housed in the … [Read more...] about Five reasons to choose COAL as your college
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