NIU Forensics

NIU Forensics NIU Forensics is the competitive speech and debate team at Northern Illinois University. Sign up for our Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/39hemf7u

Hey, Huskies! We are so excited to announce that we are rolling out our first ever NIU Forensics Newsletter this semeste...
09/16/2026

Hey, Huskies! We are so excited to announce that we are rolling out our first ever NIU Forensics Newsletter this semester! This is a great way for anyone interested to learn a little bit more about who we are and what we’re up to as the semester progresses. You’ll be able to find notes from some of our coaching staff and E-Board members, as well as announcements about upcoming tournaments, advocacy opportunities, and recent results. To sign up for our Newsletter emailing list, use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/39hemf7u

We are out tabling at the involvement fair today, come say hi and grab some candy!
09/02/2026

We are out tabling at the involvement fair today, come say hi and grab some candy!

Hey, Huskies! We have officially reached our post-season reflection, so we wanted to share some photos from our end-of-y...
05/18/2026

Hey, Huskies! We have officially reached our post-season reflection, so we wanted to share some photos from our end-of-year gathering. Team members got together for one last group bonding session, celebrated our graduates, received fun superlatives, and found out the results of our 2026-2027 Executive Board Election. Members Jack Espinos, Cooper Linden, Makeya Van, Noah Joerin, and AJ Evon, pictured in the second slide, were presented with special team awards. We would also like to extend special recognition to 2025-2026 team President, Damian Rocha, for receiving the Department of Communication’s Dorothy Bishop Award and the Award of Academic Excellence.

It has truly been a season of growth, and we could not be prouder of our team members. While we will deeply miss our members who have graduated, we remain excited - both for their upcoming accomplishments, and for the new upcoming teams and seasons ahead of us ❤️🖤

Happy Wednesday, Huskies! It’s time to introduce another member of our team. Today, meet Ian Anderson ❤️🖤Year in school:...
05/13/2026

Happy Wednesday, Huskies! It’s time to introduce another member of our team. Today, meet Ian Anderson ❤️🖤

Year in school: Junior

Major: Psychology

Other activities: Dungeons & Dragons, art

Speech experience: No prior Forensics experience

Favorite event: Probably Duo - the storytelling is really fun, and I love the idea of being able to convey and say so much with just two people

Why do you participate in Forensics?: It’s a good way to get out and meet people! The activity is fun and keeps your brain active and is a great way to learn new things.

Fun fact: I like to sew, and recently made my own cosplay from scratch!

Hey, Huskies! First and foremost, congratulations to all in the Class of 2026! We are so proud of you and cannot wait to...
05/12/2026

Hey, Huskies! First and foremost, congratulations to all in the Class of 2026! We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see what you accomplish next. Second, we still have a few members to introduce, events to celebrate, and things to announce, so we have a couple posts left for this season- Today, meet Jack ❤️🖤

Year in school: Junior

Major: Political Science

Other activities: Model Illinois Government

Speech experience: No prior Forensics experience

Favorite event: Persuasion and Informative are my favorite because they allow you to talk about topics you are super passionate about

Why do you participate in Forensics?: Our team has an amazing sense of community and is accepting of everyone

Fun fact: I can name every country and flag in the world!

Hey Huskies, it’s almost time for graduation, which means we want to introduce another senior member of ours who will be...
05/07/2026

Hey Huskies, it’s almost time for graduation, which means we want to introduce another senior member of ours who will be receiving their diploma this Saturday! Today, meet Liz Murillo ❤️🖤

Year in school: Senior

Major: Political Science, Psychology

Other activities: Pre-Law Honors Society

Speech experience: No prior speech experience

Favorite event: Parliamentary debate was interesting and a favorite of mine

Why do you participate in Forensics?: I wanted to meet new people, get out of my comfort zone, and try something new

Fun fact: I love cheesecake

Happy finals week, Huskies! Our competition season may be over, but we still have several team members we’d like to intr...
05/05/2026

Happy finals week, Huskies! Our competition season may be over, but we still have several team members we’d like to introduce. Today’s member is Ash Froehle ❤️🖤

Year in school: Senior

Major: Communications

Other activities: Treasurer for NIU’s PRISM

Speech experience: One previous year at NIU

Favorite event: Parliamentary Debate, because a second person can specialize in areas I lack.

Why do you participate in Forensics?: For the community, and to improve my overall rhetoric and charisma.

Fun fact: I spoke on the State Congressional Floor for Model Illinois Government

Hey, Huskies! We wanted to highlight some work that our team members have been doing recently. On April 18th, team membe...
04/28/2026

Hey, Huskies! We wanted to highlight some work that our team members have been doing recently. On April 18th, team members participated in Safe Passage’s Walk A Mile, an event to bring awareness to sexual assault and support local survivors. Additionally, this past Friday, members went back out to Feed My Starving Children in Aurora, to help with labeling food bags, working in the warehouse, and packing meals. The team helped pack over 107 boxes this time, which can feed 63 kids every day for a year! ❤️🖤

This past week, members of the NIU Forensics Team had the opportunity to travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to compete in t...
04/22/2026

This past week, members of the NIU Forensics Team had the opportunity to travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to compete in the NFA National tournament. It was a long week with stiff competition from across the United States, but the Huskies proudly represented NIU in their various events, along with doing some team bonding and getting inspired while enjoying some of the best performances in the country. Special congratulations to Makeya Van, who placed into the Novice National finals for both Prose and Impromptu, taking the Top Novice title in Prose and Novice Runner-Up in Impromptu! While this may be our last tournament for the 2025-2026 year, we are so proud of our team, and cannot wait to begin work for next season ❤️🖤

Hey, Huskies! Before some of our team members head out to NFA in Tennessee, we wanted to update you on some of the cool ...
04/14/2026

Hey, Huskies! Before some of our team members head out to NFA in Tennessee, we wanted to update you on some of the cool volunteer opportunities we’ve had recently. Damian Rocha, AJ Evon, and Matt DuPuis served as volunteer judges for the DeKalb County 4-H public speaking competition, giving feedback to students. Additionally, this past Saturday, Director of Forensics Judy Santacaterina, Makeya Van, and AJ got to help out with the NIU admitted student day, facilitating activity and discussion for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at NIU ❤️🖤

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