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Dsr-Tka: Reflective Thoughts, Larry Schnoor Dec 2015

Dsr-Tka: Reflective Thoughts, Larry Schnoor

Speaker & Gavel

When I was asked to write a short article about Delta Sigma Rho – Tau Kappa Alpha for the 50th anniversary issue of the Speaker and Gavel, I had no idea of how the project would bring so many memories. As with many former directors of forensic programs that were involved with DSR-TKA, I realized that when I had the opportunity to visit with some of them, we would have some memories we shared about a specific DSR-TKA national tournament. In doing some research for this article however, many additional memories came floating back into my mind.


"Permanent Adaptation" - The Ndt's Last 50 Years, Allan Louden Dec 2015

"Permanent Adaptation" - The Ndt's Last 50 Years, Allan Louden

Speaker & Gavel

It remains a surprise I have been involved with competitive debate for five decades, a sobering self- reflection. Viewed more charitably, participating in history imparts a certain authority, a wisdom reserved to longevity, even as one’s memory reconstructs. This essay purports to provide a history of the National Debate Tournament for roughly the last 50 years. Doing justice to the historical sweep would be a book-length project, this summary much more modest. The essay is inevitably selective, recounted from a particular point of view. History never allows more. It has been my experience that there are enduring prospects for organizations …


The 2015 State Of Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha, Ben Walker Dec 2015

The 2015 State Of Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha, Ben Walker

Speaker & Gavel

Brief history and update of the Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha organization.


Mediamaking, Donald Rice Nov 2015

Mediamaking, Donald Rice

Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal

Book review of Mediamaking: Mass Media in Popular Culture, 2nd edition, by L. Grossberg, E. Wartella, D. Whitney, and J. Wise.


Dusting Off The Trophies: Filling The Gaps In The Forensics Collective Memory, Brian T. Taylor Nov 2015

Dusting Off The Trophies: Filling The Gaps In The Forensics Collective Memory, Brian T. Taylor

Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal

With any organization or group, certain areas, events, and individuals eventually become forgotten and left out of the collective memory. Forensics, at the institutional level, is no exception. This essay explores the concept of collective memory, with particular attention to how some areas are left out. It examines how and why certain areas of forensics history are lost, and the impact that has on the forensics community. Finally, it offers some suggestions for forensics educations on how to keep desired stories from being left out of the collective memory. Advice includes recording the stories in written or audio/visual format, bringing …