by Anna Johansen | May 2, 2018 | Stoa Resolutions
Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come. Voting for Stoa’s 2018-2019 debate resolutions is now open. Cast your vote—but first, take a look at what three Ethos team members have to say about the TP resolutions! The LD voting guide is coming soon. 1....
by Anna Johansen | Apr 14, 2018 | Best Resources, Tournaments
Many of you in NCFCA are gearing up for Regionals–your last chance to qualify directly to Nats. Others are hitting mid-season plateau. Or maybe you’re still looking for that elusive check mark in Stoa. Whatever your circumstances may be, if you’re...
by Anna Johansen | Apr 11, 2018 | Technique, Top Drills
You remember Charlie Brown’s teacher from the old cartoons? In the animated adaptations, teacher Miss Othmar sounds exactly like a trombone honking (that might be because they actually used a trombone to make the noise). This is what it sounds like. And unfortunately,...
by Anna Johansen | Apr 4, 2018 | Technique, Top Drills
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by Anna Johansen | Mar 7, 2018 | Speech Events, Technique, Top Drills
Welcome to our Speed Tip Series—snapshots of common issues faced by debaters, paired with quick tips to remedy them. Let us know if there’s a particular topic you’d like to see covered in a Speed Tip! Everyone knows about filler words: the perfidious little invaders...
