Intercultural Communication Studies Middle East 

After the tragedies of September 11th, the Intercultural Communication class decided to study the Middle East.  Student groups researched and presented their findings about Islam, Jihad, and the Holy War, the Taliban, the problems encountered by Afghan women, and misconceptions of the United States by persons in Middle Eastern countries.  

Doucette and Maier win debate tournament

The debate class (CST 310) held an in-class tournament that concluded with a final debate on December 6.  Faculty members and former debate students served as judges.  The debate topic this semester was: "The U.S. government should more closely regulate the Internet."

The first place team was Lynnsey Doucette and Maria Maier.  Second place went to Sharon Dati and Jill Fredrickson.  Jill was also named the top individual speaker of the tournament.  Second place went to Katie Kvam.   Kyle Kaufmen finished third, while Adam Dvorak and Maria Maier placed fourth and fifth.