by Jackson Hardy | Dec 30, 2021 | MUN Articles, Strategy
introvert noun an individual who uses a methodically crafted plan to achieve an end; a tactician Research What sets Model UN apart from other public speaking activities is the ample time delegates have to research one’s country, topic, and the... 
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 Steven Boehm | Dec 9, 2019 | MUN Articles, Strategy
The archetypal power delegate: loud, aggressive, and ‘snakey.’ The so-called “power delegate” is the bane of most delegates’ existence; and, the tendency is to cower at the mere sight of one, costing you gavels as a result. The elusive power delegate,... 
by Brian Johnson | Dec 4, 2019 | Feature Article, MUN Articles, Uncategorized
Great. It’s that kid again: tailored suit, slicked-back hair, candy-cane striped bowtie. As the clacking of his Oxfords brings him closer to your bloc’s circle, you can already feel your head throbbing. Nudging his head through Norway and Eswatini, your ears turn his... 
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...
