by Natalie Melms | Sep 29, 2020 | Strategy
The Question-and-Answer (Q and A) Panel is an often under-appreciated feature of the general assembly that can sometimes make or break a delegate’s chances of walking away with a gavel. Not only is it another opportunity for a delegate to explain the complexities of...
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 | Sep 9, 2019 | Community, MUN Articles
When delegates enter their senior year, their primary goal shifts from snatching awards and accumulating more committee experience to passing the torch of leadership down to incoming freshmen and sophomores. Juniors and seniors aren’t intended to completely give up on...
by Brian Johnson | Jul 12, 2019 | MUN Articles
Ten seconds ago, you sat down from one of your most eloquent speeches. Managing to lead the primary speakers list, you were planted into an excellent position to impact committee. After grabbing your audience with a rhetorical question, you masterfully wrapped the...
by Casey Ocasal | Jul 1, 2019 | MUN Articles, Strategy
Aside from sprinting to finalize amendments and flexing calf muscles to balance in heels, Model UN delegates aren’t athletes during committee. Though obviously not of the physical kind, Model UN is a sport. Delegates require the same mental stamina, perseverance, and...
