DEBATE

I am an outspoken and very unconventional Vietnamese woman that has taught speech and debate for the past 17 years and loves everything from politics to food. I like to learn from the world around me and having a background in education, would like for others to experience what I have via their travels, palettes, fashion, economics, politics, and social relationships.

Luke Morgan is a sophomore majoring in Political Science at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. He has wide-ranging interests in fashion, music, film, literature, and politics. He owns his own company specializing in research for the high school debate community, Syke Files, and designs for a independent fashion company. He hopes to either teach at the High School or College level, or write for GQ or Rolling Stone after graduation.

I am currently a junior at Saint Louis University studying English and Spanish. I love writing poetry and prose, and I hope to be published one day. Until then, I am hoping to continue my education earn a Ph.D in Rhetoric and Composition. Becoming a professor is my dream. I have extensive experience with writing. I was the Opinion/Editorial Editor for my college newspaper, The University News, for one year. I wrote our editorials (two each week) and edited submissions for the Opinion Section. I have also been published in my school's literary magazine (SLU Kiln). I am also in charge of my own, created debate/dialogue group on campus known as Political Round Table. Next year, I will be working at the Writing Center for SLU in an internship that will teach me methods for writing instruction. After that, I will be a paid writing and composition instructor.

Aaron Duncan recently received his PhD in communication studies from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in 2011. He is currently a professor of communication studies specializing in rhetoric and public culture with an emphasis on games and sporting culture. He newly finished dissertation is entitled "Going All-in on the American Dream: Myth, Rhetoric, and the Pokerization of America." Aaron is also the head coach of a nationally ranked speech and debate program.

S.Kyle currently works as a high school English and debate teacher in the Fort Worth, TX area. Qualifications include a degree in Radio, Television and Film from the University of North Texas as well as a degree in Communications from West Texas A&M University. Interests include teaching, rhetoric, public speaking, debate, film, television, media, politics and art

Hey i'm Sarah, and I am a 20 year old college student. I am currently in college and will complete my AA degree this spring. I plan on transferring to a 4 year University: University of Washington, UCLA or Azusa Pacific. My major is psychology, but at this point, I am not quite sure what I would like to do in psychology. I am very passionate about politics and psychology. I would really like to intern at Fox News or the Dr. Phil Show. I love to debate, and I have strong opinions, but I am also open to hearing other opinions. I absolutely love watching Megyn Kelly on Fox News, she got me interested in politics and news! I also would like to work as an advocate for abused children, that is one of my biggest passions.

College student looking to earn some extra income to help pay for school. Interested in politics and debate.

I am currently a student at Rogers State University. I plan on majoring in communications. I am an active volunteer. I have recently completed a Numana project in which I organized 300 students to package 20,000 meals to send to Haiti. Though thats not where my volunteerism began. I have been working with many non-profit organizations over the years. I was one of four high school students to participate in Rogers County Leadership. We were informed of the different aspects of our county. Our team also raised funds to improve the county youth shelter. Last year I was also awarded the Prudential Spirit of Community award as a finalist for Oklahoma. It was awarded for the successful completion of 100 volunteer hours. I have been a national qualifier in speech and debate, and I am now the president of the forensics team. I am a server and leader for my school, church, and community.

Andrew Dykstal attends Hillsdale College. He was home schooled K-12, participated in FIRST Lego League in middle school, competed successfully in a variety of speech and debate competitions in high school, and currently works with high school and college students on writing. He enjoys reading, shooting sports, and writing essays and short fiction. He is less keen on writing about himself in the third person.

I'm a student at the University of Utah. I love to read, write, and debate. =D

Heather graduated with honors from High School. She is currently a freshman in Philadelphia working to get to law school to pursue a career in corporate law. While in high school, Heather was active in extracurricular activities and sports while working a part time job and maintaining a successful GPA. As one of the "ambassadors" to the new major at her college in Philadelphia, Heather co-founded the first Law Club and is currently working on a few projects such as adding a new section to the club involving peer to peer counseling, forming a debate team, and a mock trial team open to all students of the school. Heather is also vice-president of fund-raising of the field hockey club. In her spare time, she is busy studying, working out, handling club matters, and doing modern contemporary dance.

I am a teacher with vast interests in many areas and I love to write. Whether it be food, politics, science or education I think, debate and then write. I hope you enjoy the articles, Michael.

A college student on a pre-med track who does speech and debate. I know and understand the political scene of the world and have a considerable understanding of modern breakthroughs in science.

I am a college student and a high school debate coach with a passion for writing about a wide range of topics from everyday sports news to significant political, theological, economic, and religious concepts.

Currently a Pepperdine law student. Double Majored in Speech and Political Science in Undergrad with high marks. Expert in: Nutrition, Computers, Computer Games, Computer hardware/software, Movies, Personal Training, Law, Debate, Graphic Design, Guitar, etc.

Deeply Committed to doing the right things. You could say tilting at windmills, a Don Quixote at Heart. Love a good book, puzzles will trap me for hours, love to debate politics, religion. Love Cooking. Known to love to Drink. Respect Intelligence, Morals... even if they may

I am one of those young hip people who knows how to have fun, but also knows how to work hard and study harder. I am the President or VP of at least five major clubs at my school and am involved in Policy Debate. What this means for you is I will be able to provide you with

A Jill-of-all-trades, I will discuss (or debate) most anything, from politics and literature to television and diapers.

My name is Jade and I have been writing since I could form words. I can write about any topic and have very strong opinions. You can give me a topic and I can debate both sides.

Twenty-one years old, enrolled college student, former debate student. Love writing short stories, essays ... and everything else!

I am a teacher and debate coach in Sioux Falls, SD. I am interested in Sports, Politics, World & National News, Music, and Economics. I do research every year on several topics for debate and love debating with people who are intelligent and challenging.

I'm interested in learning, helping to inform others, and engaging in intelligent debate.

Ah, *stretch*, a life of ease elludes me. I love people, music, reading, writing, football, and nature. I love to debate and can usually see both sides of any topic.

I am a freshman at Tufts University where I am majoring in International Relations. I am originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana. In high school I was a successful competitor in speech and debate. I look forward to having many new experiences in college.

Erica is a former high school theatre, speech, and English instructor. She has coached national competitors and state champions in competitive speech and debate, and holds a Bachelor's degree in English/Allied Arts from Western Kentucky University.

I am a very opinionated person and I love to debate just about everything with anyone. I am a stay-at-home-mom, looking for a way to make ends meet and I decided that I write so much as it is, I might as well start doing something with it.

i am a student in college (newvic) and have been intrested in law and business ever since i was young, i have been trying to figure out ways to make money and debate with other people.

I consider myself the "Dark Knight" of political activism. I am "that guy", the one putting forth Constitutional ideas for debate with my column "Everything is political fiat."