by Belmont High School Model UN | Dec 27, 2021 | Editorial, Feature Article, MUN Articles
Is there such a thing as a gavel formula? Some might say it’s the ability to give over-the-top speeches. Others would offer collaboration in unmoderated caucuses, delegating tasks effectively, and negating the influence of preying “power delegates”. A few would even...
by Angela Kim | Dec 27, 2021 | Announcement, Editorial, MUN Articles
Dear reader, We are Co-Editors-In-Chief Angela Kim and Sophia Alicea, and we are pleased to welcome you to UNMOD The Magazine after a brief hiatus. UNMOD is a quarterly publication by Model UN people for Model UN people. UNMOD is dedicated to educating, encouraging,...
by Ryan Moorhead | Aug 24, 2020 | Editorial
Since the emergence of COVID-19, the way people meet and interact has been significantly altered, particularly events that require a large number of people. Model UN conferences, unfortunately, have not been exempt from the changes in interactions required to prevent...
by Benjamin Knight | Aug 17, 2020 | Editorial
In Model UN, we most often interact as diplomats within the framework of the United Nations or other international organizations, but rarely do we consider how these systems work and the relationship which they have with the member countries. All nations operate... by Holden Lamberson | Aug 11, 2020 | Editorial
If I could only give one piece of advice to a new delegate, it would be to never write out your opening speech. Better yet, never write out any of your speeches. This tip probably contradicts what many delegates have been told, but abandoning the use of prepared...
by Holden Lamberson | Jul 14, 2020 | Editorial
What’s more important when you’re up at the podium making your speeches: what you say, or how you say it? I’ve met more than my fair share of delegates who think the key to success is simply volume; the louder you speak, the better you maintain the committee’s...