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Oct 1
October 2024
Worth It!: Alumni Stories Before joining Stoa, parents and students sometimes wonder if the time and effort they invest to prepare,...
Sep 16
September 2024
Letter from the Committee Seeking “Ready or not, here I come!” If you have heard this phrase once, you have heard it a thousand times....
Sep 6
September 2024
Worth It!: Alumni Stories “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get...
Aug 21
August 2024
Letter from the Committee Listening Regardless of the season, we tend to see our busyness stay constant. Right now, many of us are...
Aug 14
August 2024
Worth It! Our alumni reflect on the positive impact their Stoa journey has had on every aspect of their lives. They share stories of hard...
Jul 16
Heroes of the Nation Kenya
Our first-ever international Stoa Speech and Debate tournament in Kenya, Africa was a huge success! We had thirty Kenyan competitors...
Apr 30
NITOC Debate Tips
Nine tips to maximize your NITOC prep! Do not adjudicate - Only the most extreme issues (evidence fraud/manipulation etc.) warrant...
Apr 30
Meet the Venue Search Committee!
The Venue Search Committee diligently works to secure ideal locations for NITOC. This task begins two years in advance aiming to finalize...
Apr 19
2024 NITOC Reminders for Speech
NITOC is around the corner! Here are some things to remember to do before getting on the road. Script Reminders: NITOC Scripts are due by...
Apr 1
NITOC 2024: Housing Registration
NITOC housing registration opened April 1 at 8:00 a.m. CDT. On-campus NITOC housing is open! We are working to secure discounted rates at...
Mar 31
NITOC Script Submission
Stoa is committed to promoting integrity and recognizing competitive excellence. The Speech Committee has created standards of fairness...
Mar 31
Spring Debate Vote!
We are so excited about the resolution options for the 2024-25 competitive season! Lincoln Douglas: Resolved: Mandatory national service...