by Ashley Vaughan | Feb 2, 2026 | Monument
It has been a week for me. I started feeling under the weather Monday morning, and that quickly went downhill into a full blown flu like I haven’t had in many moons (or years for those who count that way). I was in bed the rest of Monday, except for the classes...
by Ashley Vaughan | Jan 12, 2026 | Monument
After months of prep, MHQ 2026 is now in the rearview mirror and I am looking toward my next event, which will be for World Schools Debate in Istanbul, Turkey. I leave Wednesday afternoon. The tournament is Saturday through Monday. Some of the students are headed that...
by Ashley Vaughan | Jan 5, 2026 | Monument
The New Year has come, and so has my tournament, MHQ. Today is set up day, and tomorrow begins the competition. And so also begins some of my more busy times of the year. While I look forward to all of my travel, it does take a toll on me to some extent. I love being...
