Under the direction of Bohn Lattin and Brian Simmons, communication studies, the University of Portland’s Speech and Debate Union recently participated in the annual Steve Hunt Classic Speech and Debate Tournament at Lewis and Clark College. Freshman Karina Agbisit, environmental policy, won third place out of 30 competitors in the event “Novice Impromptu Speaking.” Junior Elizabeth Hartley, biology, won fourth place out of 23 competitors in “Novice Extemporaneous Speaking.” Sophomore Amanda Murphy, business and Spanish double major, advanced to the quarterfinals (top 8) of 28 competitors in the Junior division of debate and earned the tournament’s Top Speaker award in her division. For more information contact Simmons at simmons@up.edu or Lattin at lattin@up.edu.