Louie talks with Michelle Blanks and Star Chacon of the UTEP Speech & Debate Team, and their coach, Michael Brooks. They talk about some of the national awards the team has won, including 5 national titles brought home by Blanks & Chacon at a single tournament. Find out why these talented individuals consider themselves athletes.
The UTEP Speech & Debate Team will host a Showcase & Celebration featuring a debate, poetry, dramatic interpretation, and extemporaneous speaking - Wed, May 1, 6-8 p.m., at the Blumberg Auditorium, on the 1st floor of the UTEP Library. 915-747-8992, http://organizations.utep.edu/Default.aspx?alias=organizations.utep.edu/forensics
Aired April 26, 2013.