Nov 14, 2023
Meet the Communications Committee
Grassroots Servant Leadership: The Who, What, How of Stoa Like the stoa walkway supports free discussion, grassroots servant leadership...
Sep 30, 2023
2023-2024 Team Policy Resolution
The Team Policy resolution for 2023–2024 is Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially reform its energy policy....
Sep 30, 2023
Wildcard: IBox
This is the last year for Interp in a Box. Do not miss your chance to do an interp with props! As you prepare your speech, make sure you...
Sep 18, 2023
Meet Our Student Prayer Leaders
Praying boldly isn’t just for adults. We think an emboldened prayer life is integral for our students as they are confronted by the...
Aug 31, 2023
Tools & Tabulation Committee
The Tools and Tabulation Committee supports and maintains the technology required for smooth Stoa operations. Chaired by Mike Diaz, their...
Aug 31, 2023
Objectivity and Advocacy
This resolution encourages students to explore the ethical principles that underlie media practice and our information ecosystem. At...
Aug 31, 2023
Power of Prayer
If you have been in Stoa for any length of time, you have probably become familiar with our Vision Statement, inspiring us “to develop...
Aug 31, 2023
Ready-Set-Speech
It is time to gear up for a new season. Here are some ideas to get you started: Pick a plot-based Interp. A plot is the story arc that...
Jul 31, 2023
Coaching Your Student
As you prepare for the 2023-2024 Stoa competitive season, we know that it can be challenging and sometimes overwhelming. Often as parents...
Jun 30, 2023
Stoa and Classical Conversations
We are thrilled to witness the remarkable growth of Stoa year after year. We are grateful for the valuable partnerships we have...
May 31, 2023
Debate Spring Vote Results 2023
- Update From Your Spring Vote - Triple the Value Passed 2023-2024 LD Resolutions Resolution for 10/1/2023 - 1/31/2024 Resolved: A free...
May 31, 2023
Summer Speech Ideas
Do speech competitors take a break over the summer? Of course not! The long hot days of summer provide a perfect opportunity for:...
May 31, 2023
Stoa Academy
Looking for learning and community connection? You can find it at our long-standing tradition, Stoa Academy! NITOC 2010 saw the launch of...
May 31, 2023
Software Update News
The Tools and Tabulation Committee is happy to announce that ForensicsTournament.net was chosen as the winning bid for our tool...
Apr 30, 2023
Joseph Alcazar
Joseph Alcazar became “very interested in competing” after a friend invited him to a Stoa tournament. This one connection grew into...
Apr 30, 2023
8 Tips to Maximize Your NITOC Prep
Do not adjudicate Only the most extreme issues, such as evidence fraud or manipulation, warrant adjudication. If you see a minor...
Apr 30, 2023
Growth
Stoa is growing! Stoa is growing across the nation with each of you leading the charge to engage with your community, state, and across...
Apr 30, 2023
NITOC Tips
You have earned your CHECK MARKS and are on your way to NITOC! Now it is time to CHECK-OFF this list of tips to ensure the best outcome...
Apr 19, 2023
2023 NITOC Nugget, Edition 1
Check-In Don’t miss out! NITOC 2023 starts on Sunday, May 21st at 2:30 pm PDT. Parents and students can check in and dorms will be...
Mar 31, 2023
NITOC Moves Eastward, Part 2
Many favorite Stoa innovations have been rolled out at each National Invitational Tournament of Champions. Whether it is training for our...