http://commstudies.blog.gustavus.edu Just another Blogs at Gustavus weblog Thu, 15 May 2008 19:14:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sophomore communication studies majors Emma Moreau and MaryCunningham represented Minnesota and Gustavus Adolphus College at the 134thInterstate Oratorical Association National Contest held in Madison, Wisconsin.Moreau became the first Gustavus student since 1974 to advance to the finalround, placing 4th overall with an oration advocating for sodiumregulation. Cunningham advanced to the ... http://commstudies.blog.gustavus.edu/2008/05/15/interstate-oratorical-association-national-contest-a-success/ The Gustavus Adolphus College Forensics Team participated in the 31st American Forensics Association National Individual Events Tournament (AFA-NIET) April 5-7 on the University of Texas at Austin campus, earning a top 20 national ranking for the second consecutive year. This accomplishment is especially impressive considering 15 of the top 20 ... http://commstudies.blog.gustavus.edu/2008/04/20/nationally-ranked/     Kansas in Nebraska Swing January 26-27, 2008 The Gustavus Adolphus College Forensics team placed THIRD out of 12 schools at the half hosted by Kansas State and SECOND out of 12 schools at the half host by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Team Sweepstakes Day One:First: Illinois State UniversitySecond: Doane CollegeThird: Gustavus ... http://commstudies.blog.gustavus.edu/2008/02/20/forensics-team-competes-with-the-big-12/ Minnesota Collegiate Forensics Association State Championships February 16-17, 2008 Minnesota Collegiate Forensics Association State ChampionshipsFebruary 16-17, 2008The Gustavus Adolphus College Forensics team placed FIRST out of nine schools at the Minnesota Collegiate Forensics Association State Championships. The Gusties placed FIRST in eight of the twelve events, placing second in two others. ... http://commstudies.blog.gustavus.edu/2008/02/19/state-champions/           Hell Froze Over SwingJanuary 12-13 The Gustavus Adolphus College Forensics team competed in the Hell Froze Over Swing hosted by the University of Texas-Austin and Bradley University on the UT-Austin campus. Both tournaments attracted most of the top 20 programs in the country, totaling 47 schools. With more ... http://commstudies.blog.gustavus.edu/2008/02/10/gusties-show-well-in-texas/ Withgreat pleasure, we greet you in the midst of another successful season and onthe heels of placing 20th in the nation at the 2007 AmericanForensics Association National Individual Events Tournament. Being nationallyranked is especially impressive when considering 14 of the top 20 schools areDivision I schools. This accomplishment reflects the ... http://commstudies.blog.gustavus.edu/2008/01/15/friends-of-forensics-reunion-2/ With great pleasure, we greet you in the midst of another successful season and on the heels of placing 20th in the nation at the 2007 American Forensics Association National Individual Events Tournament. Being nationally ranked is especially impressive when considering 14 of the top 20 schools are Division I ... http://commstudies.blog.gustavus.edu/2008/01/15/friends-of-forensics-reunion/ The Gustavus Adolphus College Forensics team placed FIRST out of 13 schools at the Twin Cities Forensics League #3 Tournament. The Gusties broke 12 of their 16 total slots to the final round. This marks the seventh time the Gusties have finished first in team sweepstakes. Team sweepstakes: 1st overall ADS Emma ... http://commstudies.blog.gustavus.edu/2007/12/09/gusties-win-tcfl-3/ The Gustavus Adolphus College Forensics team placed FIRST out of 19 schools at the University of Wisconsin-Stout Forensics Tournament. The Gusties scored the most preliminary points and outpaced all schools in final round points. Gustavus took first with 252 points while Bowling Green State University took 2nd place with 206 ... http://commstudies.blog.gustavus.edu/2007/12/09/gusties-win-at-uw-stout/ TCFL #2 The Gustavus Forensics team continued its winning tradition by winning its fifth tournament of the year! We have qualified 21 slots for the American Forensics Association National Individual Events Tournament to be held in April. Extemp. Speaking Austin Lafferty- 1st place Sean Maertins- 2nd place Impromptu Emma Moreau- 1st place ... http://commstudies.blog.gustavus.edu/2007/11/19/team-wins-tcfl-2/