Category Archives: Commentary

Video Blog: A Chat with Former Champ Natalie Sintek

Former HI National Champion Natalie Sintek discusses what it’s like to take the stage at the NFL National Tournament and win it all. // Share|

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[Video Blog] NFL National Service Project

Corey Alderdice chats with Jan Anderson of Numana, Inc., about the National Service Project and the importance of engaging students through service learning. // Share|

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525K Meals Prepared During Inaugural National Service Project

by Corey Alderdice, SpeechGeek Traditions play a large role in forensics programs this time of year.  For some teams, it may be the final dinner before the national tournament.  Others will prepare notes wishing each other luck.  The National Forensic … Continue reading

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Picturing NFL Nats: National Service Project

The 2010 National Forensic League National Tournament features a new component this year: the National Service Project.  As registration came to a close this afternoon, some of the venerable NFL personalities took time out of their schedule to participate in … Continue reading

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Global Debate Blog is First on the Scene at NFL Nats

As their blog post title cleverly notes, today is -3 of the 2010 National Forensic League National Tournament.  NFL Staff and other key tournament officials are already on the ground in Kansas City.  NFL Nationals is–by far–the largest speech and … Continue reading

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22 Possible Resolutions, 16 Minutes per Round, 1 More Chance for a National Title…

159 pages of topic analysis for only $20! Download a sample containing the table of contents, event overview, and analysis of one sample resolution! Continue reading

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Download the 4n6 Mobile Phone App

From your first prep to the final round at Nationals, 4n6 is the app for the true Speech Geek! Continue reading

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An Invitation to the National Development Conference on Individual Events

A message from Dr. Larry Schnoor, Conference Coordinator. Now that all of the national tournaments are over and the semester grades are being decided, maybe even submitted, we can turn our full attention to the Developmental Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota … Continue reading

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NFA 2010: By the Numbers

We’ve received a few questions from individuals not familiar with college forensics about the scope and size of the 2010 National Forensic Association Championships.  In light of these inquiries, we wanted to share with you the entry breakdown by event. … Continue reading

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Writing Ballots for Final Performances: What Is Left to Say at NFA?

Oh, the critics. As every story demands a conflict, every artist finds the voice of the critic echoing in the distance, quick to subvert creativity with the stroke of a pen. Continue reading

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