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Jul 31, 2022
Power of Prayer: NITOC Scholarship
God's answers are always perfectly timed. For the past few years, we had hoped and prayed to start a NITOC needs-based scholarship....
Jul 31, 2022
Thaddeus Tague
Thaddeus jumped straight into Stoa during high school when one of his friends started to debate. Thaddeus is personal, raw, and...
Jul 31, 2022
Interp in a Box
The Speech Committee is excited to introduce our new wildcard event, Interp in a Box. Let's learn about this unique event. This event...
Jul 1, 2022
"Done Debating" by Theresa Ramsay
I occasionally found myself missing debate last year, after graduating high school. Though I enjoyed my time as a college freshman, I...
Jun 30, 2022
The First Foundational Pillar
As Stoa continues to grow, it is important to remember what makes us unique from other leagues. Over the next few months, we will...
Jun 30, 2022
Audrey (Cook) Sowers
Audrey (Cook) Sowers became involved with Stoa in 2013. She says, “At that time in my life, I was wrestling with deep social anxiety and...
Jun 1, 2022
"Listening for Surprises" by Katherine Kwong
My “impromptu moments” are experiences where the stakes are high, preparation is limited, and I am simultaneously excited and anxious....
May 31, 2022
Speech in Summer
Do speech competitors take a break over the summer? Of course, but there are plenty of ways to keep your skills sharp in the off-season....
May 1, 2022
"Finding the Balance" by Isabelle Clausen
Ever since high school, I have made it my mission to search for “balance.” I constantly seek that perfect place between work and rest or...
Apr 30, 2022
Speech Strategies for NITOC
You have earned your check marks and are on your way to NITOC! Now it's time to check off this list of tips to ensure the best outcome...
Apr 30, 2022
Maximizing NITOC Success
Use these tips to maximize your NITOC success: Avoid Being Adjudicated: These simple steps will help you stay above reproach. Know the...
Apr 30, 2022
NITOC Preparation
While perfecting speeches and writing briefs is important, remember that other areas need attention too. Physical preparation: Adjust...
Apr 30, 2022
Alyssa Sloneker
This month, we are thrilled to introduce and welcome the newest member of the Stoa Alumni Committee, Alyssa Sloneker! She is pursuing a...
Apr 1, 2022
"Failing Forward" by Taryn Enos
My whole life, I have often been called a perfectionist. While this trait served me well on the dance stage, I found that holding onto...
Apr 1, 2022
"Good Art by Bad People" by Katherine Baker
Amidst the backdrop of social media and greater exposure to issues of racism and sexism, “Cancel Culture” feels like a new phenomenon of...
Mar 31, 2022
Nathaniel Arroyave
Speaking for Point Loma Nazarene University, Stoa alumnus Nathaniel Arroyave recently won the IPDA Pi Kappa Delta National Championship!...
Mar 31, 2022
Adam Wilkins
This month, we are privileged to celebrate two fantastic Stoa alumni who compete in the International Public Debate Association....
Mar 31, 2022
A Word About Content
The Stoa Board of Directors has been made aware of several incidents across the country when a speech, a debate case, a debate argument,...
Mar 31, 2022
New Tournament Standards
Beginning June 1, 2022, families must be registered as current Stoa members to participate in any Stoa tournaments. Tournament Directors,...
Mar 1, 2022
Improving Interpretive Events
Congratulations! You have written and memorized an excellent speech. You may have even garnered a couple of checkmarks. Now it is time to...