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Illinois State University Forensics Union The Illinois State University Forensics Union is a nationally recognized competitive speech and debate organization.

Illinois State University Forensics Union participated in the Gabel Gabfest tournament, hosted by the McHenry County Col...
10/11/2026

Illinois State University Forensics Union participated in the Gabel Gabfest tournament, hosted by the McHenry County College Forensics Team. The Gabfest was named for MCC’s dedicated coach, and Illinois State alumna, Bonnie Gabel. It meant the world to us to participate, and we thank them for hosting.

Here are your individual results from our Redbirds.

After Dinner Speaking: Tamara Alnasrawi CHAMPION, Nicholas Romo 2nd & Kayla Bruhn 3nd

Extemporaneous Speaking: Nicholas Romo 4th

Impromptu Speaking: Em Luethy 3rd & Nicholas Romo 5th

Poetry Interpretation: Nicole Gonzalez 2nd & Claire Hamilton 3rd

Program Oral Interpretation: Tamara Alnasrawi CHAMPION & Nicole Gonzalez 2nd

Prose Interpretation: Kayla Bruhn 3rd, Claire Hamilton 5th & Em Luethy 6th

Individual Sweeps:
Tamara Alnasrawi 4th place
Nicholas Romo and Nicole Gonzalez Tie for 5th
Claire Hamilton Top Novice

Team Sweeps: Illinois State University CHAMPIONS

Illinois State Forensics Union hosted the 9th annual Back to the Nest Swing hybrid tournament! Thank you so much to all ...
10/07/2026

Illinois State Forensics Union hosted the 9th annual Back to the Nest Swing hybrid tournament! Thank you so much to all the teams who participated in our tournament.

We would also like to congratulate the team champions for both halves of the swing: Wayne State University. We hope you had a wonderful time!

The second half of the swing was hosted by the Pop Up committee on the Illinois State campus. Thank you to Prem Ganesan, Reed Greger and Lavontae Morrow for hosting their first in-person tournament here at ISU!

Here are the results from our Redbirds!

After Dinner Speaking: Kayla Bruhn CHAMPION & Tamara Alnasrawi 2nd
Duo interpretation: Jociaya Edwards & Kaylisa Bess CHAMPIONS
Persuasive Speaking: Nicole Gonzalez CHAMPION
Prose interpretation: Kaylisa Bess 3rd & Dani Ocasio Top Novice
Poetry interpretation: Camdyn Duran 5th
Program Oral interpretation: Nicole Gonzalez 4th & Tamara Alnasrawi 5th
Dramatic interpretation: Vince Minaglia 5th

Get ready, get excited! Back to the nest is back, and with extra talent! We can’t wait to see you tomorrow and we will ...
10/02/2026

Get ready, get excited! Back to the nest is back, and with extra talent! We can’t wait to see you tomorrow and we will be waiting for your votes!

09/30/2026

Are you ready for Nest? We are. Stay tuned cause the new theme is on its way!!

With Back to the Nest a couple days away, we would like to update you on the hard work the Illinois State University For...
09/29/2026

With Back to the Nest a couple days away, we would like to update you on the hard work the Illinois State University Forensics Team is putting in for y’all to have a great tournament! Bird houses are drying and theme is incoming!! Tune in to see the theme!!

Today marks the beginning of Illinois State Forensics first fundraiser of the year. Let’s come together to support our v...
09/21/2026

Today marks the beginning of Illinois State Forensics first fundraiser of the year. Let’s come together to support our voices and share our stories with popcorn!

Be on the lookout next Monday! You can help support the forensics union team raise some money, while also getting yours...
09/16/2026

Be on the lookout next Monday! You can help support the forensics union team raise some money, while also getting yourself some delicious popcorn!! Be in the lookout for more information from each of our Redbirds!

The Illinois State Forensics Union team members have reached the last day of the National Forensics Association tourname...
04/20/2026

The Illinois State Forensics Union team members have reached the last day of the National Forensics Association tournament! Our Red Birds have worked tirelessly since Thursday showcasing their hard work from this year.

We’ve had many students and events advance, but we’d like to give a shout out to our National Semi-Finalists!

ADS: Tamara Alnasrawi, Kenzie Hart
EXT: Braden Wall
POE: Bradlee Thomas

Wish these students luck and keep an eye out for the final results!

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