by Joel Shapiro | Feb 18, 2020 | Editorial, MUN Articles
You don’t often hear someone walking into committee saying “I don’t want to gavel.” It’s true, some people are more competitive than others, but often the competitive spirit which is inherent in any academic activity involving awards will lead to more spirited debate...
by Kaitlyn Saldanha | May 1, 2019 | Editorial, MUN Articles
Most people who have attended at least one Model UN conference has heard the now infamous term “power delegate.” This is the kid who is notoriously over-competitive: they interrupt/talk over others, kiss up to the chair, obsess over being the head spokesperson...
by Frank Pobutkiewicz | Apr 26, 2019 | Feature Article, MUN Articles
By Brian Johnson (All-American Model UN, Robbinsville High School) Tell me if this sounds familiar: Moments ago, the chair’s gavel slamming the desk marked the end of the third committee session. Delegates disperse, teenagers in suits begin filling the halls—...
by Michael Dianetti | Apr 3, 2019 | Strategy
Strategy is undeniably important to every delegate’s success in Model United Nations. While strategies vary in many ways, there are two main classifications: collaborative and competitive. While both are equally valid, there are distinct differences that must be...