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Holt V. Spicer Debate Forum finishes the season strong

May 4, 2023 by Ellora Bultema

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

Filed Under: Announcement, Communication, Student Accomplishments Tagged With: Debate, debate team, Holt V. Spicer, News, Spicer Debate Forum

Holt V. Spicer Debate Forum continues to thrive

February 3, 2021 by Nichole Clark

Housed within the communication department is a legacy program as old as Missouri State. The Spicer Debate Forum, which was renamed after former coach and National Debate Tournament Champion Holt V. Spicer, began in 1905 and has transformed over the years. Something that hasn't changed is the presence of current Director of Forensics Dr. Eric Morris. Morris was a part of the … [Read more...] about Holt V. Spicer Debate Forum continues to thrive

Filed Under: Communication Tagged With: debate team, Dr. Eric Morris, Holt V. Spicer, News, research, Spicer Debate Forum

Debate Bears win 3rd place at national tournament

May 5, 2016 by Trysta Herzog

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

Filed Under: awards, Communication, Debate, Student Accomplishments, Student News Tagged With: COAL, debate team, eric morris, national forensic association, national tournament, News, Spicer Debate Forum

Reunion to bring current and former MSU debaters together

May 4, 2016 by Trysta Herzog

The fifth reunion for the Spicer Debate Forum will be celebrated with a series of events May 13 and 14. Participants will be able to visit with past and present coaches, meet current team members and mingle with former teammates. Schedule of events Friday, May 13 6 p.m. Welcome reception with past and present debate coaches Home of Don and Vicki Stanton in Nixa. … [Read more...] about Reunion to bring current and former MSU debaters together

Filed Under: Alumni News, College of Arts and Letters, Communication, Debate Tagged With: alumni, alumni association, COAL, Debate, don stanton, News, reunion, Spicer Debate Forum

Fall spotlight shines on COM achievements

November 1, 2012 by Jamie Jones

Greetings! October has been an exciting month. The Spicer Debate Forum was highlighted at the football game on Oct. 13 as part of the Bancorp South Academic Spotlight. Dr. Eric Morris and several debaters appeared on the field with President Smart and were recognized for their longstanding history of excellence and recent accomplishments. A number of communication faculty … [Read more...] about Fall spotlight shines on COM achievements

Filed Under: 2012, Announcement, Faculty Spotlight Tagged With: department recognition, Dr. Char Berquist, Dr. Eric Morris, Dr. Kelly Wood, faculty achievement, Heather Blades, Spicer Debate Forum

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