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NFA National Tournament Information

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2025 Tournament Booklet

 

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Competition Locations 

Parking & Transit 

Wi-fi Options

Gender Neutral Restrooms

Emergency, Health Needs, & ATMs

Reflection Rooms

Food & Dining Information

Parking Receipts

WSU Sponsors and Special Thanks

Competition locations

Competition will take place in the following buildings:Photo of Old Main Building at night

State (M. Roy Wilson State Hall)

Man (Alex Manoogian Hall)

STEM (STEM Innovation Learning Center)

Old Main

SC (Student Center)

Campus map can be found at https://maps.wayne.edu/

A printable map marking accessible entrances for all WSU locations: campus_map_ada_081022

 

Parking/Public TransitPhoto of the People Mover

Parking is available in Parking Structure 2, with an entrance clearance of 6’6”. For taller vehicles, please use Lot 50, which is a surface lot. Both locations are $9.00 per entrance, credit card payment only. We will have parking attendants available at both locations in the mornings to assist you. When paying on your way into the structure, be patient with the payment systems. You might have to swipe your card more than once or wait on some lag. You will not be charged multiple times if you swipe more than once.

If you have larger vehicles that cannot fit in a lot (e.g., a bus), please contact Ron Stevenson, the Director of Forensics, at rstevenson@wayne.edu and he can make arrangements with WSU police.

Buses can drop off at three locations: Manoogian Hall (bus should turn onto the Lodge Service drive immediately behind Manoogian. There is a loading dock at the second set of doors), State Hall (off of Cass Avenue), and intersection of Anthony Wayne Drive and W. Kirby Street (in front of Faculty Administration Building (FAB) and University Tower Suites). There is a bus stop there, but commercial buses can pull up before or after the bus stop.

Street parking is available around campus for short stops. If you plan to do much street parking around the city, we recommend using the Park Detroit app. Please pay special attention to no/restricted parking signs. Our parking authority is very aggressive and the fines are expensive.

Rather than leave the parking structures/lots for trips downtown from campus, we suggest using the free Qline streetcar service. It runs down Woodward Avenue, the main thoroughfare from campus to downtown. A Qline stop is located at the intersection of Warren and Woodward Avenues, not far from Old Main and STEM buildings.

Wi-fi Options

WSU-PUBLIC

  • WSU-PUBLIC is a guest Wi-Fi network that is available across campus for Wayne State University visitors. Follow the steps below to connect to WSU-PUBLIC:

    1. In the wireless internet options of your computer or mobile device, select SSID (network name) WSU-PUBLIC.

    2. Launch a web browser. The WSU-PUBLIC login page will automatically appear. If not, enter any URL to prompt the WSU-PUBLIC login page.

    Note: If you use Google Chrome, you will need to try to access a different website to trigger the agreement page.

    3. Review the terms of use and click Login.

    4. Click Take me to the internet to be connected

EDUROAM

  • Eduroam is a global wireless network access service that allows members of participating institutions to connect to wireless networks at universities, research labs, libraries and schools worldwide.

    Using eduroam, Wayne State University faculty, staff and students can access wireless networks at eduroam member institutions using their WSU credentials (i.e., University of Michigan, Michigan State University, etc.). Similarly, campus visitors from institutions that participate in eduroam can use their own institutional credentials to connect to eduroam while visiting Wayne State.

  • Please see more detailed information on how to connect and use Eduroam here: What is Eduroam and how do I use it? - Computing & Information Technology

Gender Neutral Bathrooms

A map of gender neutral bathrooms can be found by clicking here.

Emergency and Other Information

For any emergency, please contact Wayne State Police at 313-577-2222. They service the campus and the surrounding Midtown area. Response time is quick.

Medical/pharmacy needs: a 24-hour CVS is located near campus here. University Pharmacy is on campus, with limited hours. Campus bookstore (Barnes & Noble) and the Midtown Market on first floor of the Student Center also have some first aid, toiletry, and other personal supplies.

Map of ATM locations on campus.

Reflection Rooms

Quiet spaces for reflection, contemplation, meditation or prayer may be found at the following locations:

STEM 210

State Hall 1102

Student Center 350

Undergraduate Library 2318

FOOD & DINING INFORMATION

Link to most campus dining options: https://wayne.campusdish.com/LocationsAndMenus

List of nearby Midtown Detroit food/drink options: https://visitmidtown.com/crave/

Over the weekend, we should have 2-3 food trucks in the central part of campus by the Student Center.

Click on these menu options to find specific food options:

Coffee Options

Student Center Options

Other On Campus Options

Near Campus Options

Grab and Go Meal Options

Coffee Options

  • Campus options:
    • Starbucks. Two locations on campus:
      • Student Center (5221 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI 48202) Mon-Thu 8 am-9 pm, Fri-Sat 8am-6 pm, Sun 11 am-6 pm.
      • Wayne State Bookstore (82 West Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202). Mon-Thurs 9-6, Fri 9-5, Closed Sat-Sun.
    • Moka & Co. (located near Manoogian Hall) https://www.mokanco.com/ 5165 Anthony Wayne Dr, Detroit, MI 48202, Everyday 8 am-8 pm.
    • 320 Coffee and Creamery (Across the street from Old Main Building) https://www.320cnc.com/s/order#most-popular 4830 Cass Ave Ste A Detroit, MI 48201 (8 am-5 pm weekend hours)
  • Near Campus:
    • Shibam Coffee (approx. 10 min walk, 4 min drive from central campus, located between the Hilberry Gateway and Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center), 4715 Cass Avenue, Detroit 48202 (https://shibamcoffee.com/menu/, M-Fri 8-5, Sat 9-3, Closed Sunday.
    • Café Sous Terre (approx. 10 min walk, 4 min drive from central campus, located next to Hilberry Gateway building. Street parking or WSU Paid structure at 91 W Forest Ave, Detroit 48201) https://www.cafesousterre.com/ 445 W Forest Ave Detroit 48201(8 am-11 pm W-Sun, 8 am-5 pm Mon)
    • AWAKE Café Detroit (15 min walk, 4 min drive from central campus. Street parking). https://awakedetroit.com/ Tues-F 6:30 am-7 pm, Sat 8-2. Closed Sun & Mon.
    • The Red Hook – Midtown (20 min walk. 5 minute drive from central campus. Paid parking structure behind the building and street parking) https://theredhookcoffee.com/ 3965 Woodward Avenue, Detroit 48201, M-F 7am-5 pm, Sat 8-5, Sun 9-2.

WSU Student Center options

Midtown Market, like a 7-11 or similar market, has sushi and grab-and-go sandwiches and salads: Mon – Thu 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sat-Sun 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Taco Bell: Mon – Thu 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Fri – Sun 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Choolaah: Mon – Fri 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Sat – Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Panda Express: Mon-Thurs, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM, Sat-Sun Closed

The Grind (in basement of Student Center): Mon-Thurs 11-6, Fri-Sun Closed.

Starbucks: Mon – Thu 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Fri Sat 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

On Campus Options other than the Student Center

Towers Café (first floor of large student housing unit (Towers Residential Suites) next to the Student Center to the West (towards Anthony Wayne Drive): Mon – Thu 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Sat 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sushi Kabar (located outside the large student housing unit (Towers Residential Suites) next to the Student Center to the West (towards Anthony Wayne Drive): Mon-Thurs 11-6, Fri 11-2 pm, Sat-Sun Closed.

Jimmy John’s, 5118 Anthony Wayne Drive (located west of Student Center towards Anthony Wayne Drive outside the Atchinson Hall residence): Mon-Sat: 11-9, Sun 11-3

Subway (located outside the large student housing unit (Towers Residential Suites) next to the Student Center to the West (towards Anthony Wayne Drive): Mon-Fri 11 am-6 pm, Sat-Sun Closed.

Beyond Juicery and Eatery (located in Anthony Wayne Apartments, near Manoogian Hall), Mon-Thurs 8-8, Fri-Sat 9-6, Sun 11-5.

Uncle Joe’s Chicken Fingers (located in Anthony Wayne Apartments, near Manoogian Hall), Mon-Fri 11-6, Sat-Sun Closed).

Near Campus Options

Blimpie Sandwich Shop (close to Old Main Building, 3 min walk from Old Main), 108 W Handcock St, Detroit, MI 48201, Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun – Closed, https://www.blimpie.com/stores/10768?utm_source=extnet&utm_medium=Yext

Jets Pizza (4 min drive from campus), 4718 Anthony Wayne Dr, Detroit, MI 48201, Mon-Thurs, Sun 10-11, Fri-Sat 11-12, https://ordering.jetspizza.com/?uniqueStoreIdentifier=13167#/

Olympic Grill (3 min drive, 6 min walk from campus, by Old Main), 119  W Warren Ave, 48201, Mon-Fri 7-4, Sat 8-4, Sun Closed, https://olympicgrillwaynestate.com/

Potato Place (3 min drive, 6 min walk from campus, by Old Main), 107 W Warren Ave, 48201, Mon-Fri 9:30-7, Sat 11-6, Sun Closed, https://thepotatoplace.com/

Charminar Biryani House (Indian) (3 min drive, 6 min walk from campus, by Old Main), 119  W Warren Ave, 48201, Mon-Sun 11-9, https://charminarmi.com/troy-menu/

Shields Pizza (at corner of Woodward and Warren Ave, by the WSU Welcome Center, 8 minute walk, 5 min drive from center campus), 5057 Woodward Ave, 48202, Mon-Fri11-9:45 pm, Sat 12-11:45 pm, Sun 12-9:45, https://www.shieldsofdetroit.com/

Ima Noodles (3 min drive, 6 min walk from campus, by Old Main), 4870 Cass Ave, 48201, Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11, Sun 12-10, https://imanoodles.com/midtown

SuperCrisp (Japanese/Detroit Soul fusion, 3 min drive, 6 min walk from campus, by Old Main), 4830 Cass Ave, 48201, Mon-Sun 11-9 pm, https://www.supercrisp.com/menu

Subway – two close locations:

Common Pub (restaurant/bar right by campus, 3 minute walk from central campus,5 minute drive), 5440 Cass Ave, 48202, Sun-Mon Closed, Tues-Fri 11-10, Sat 4-10),https://www.commonpub.com/menu

Byblos Café and Grill (Mediterranean, 3 min drive), 87 W Palmer St, Detroit MI 48202, Mon-Fri 9-9, Sat 11-9, Sun closed, https://bybloscafeandgrill.com/menu/

Tony V’s Tavern (restaurant/bar near campus, 14 min walk/4 min drive from central campus. Warning: there is a lot of construction near it, limited parking options, best to park south on Cass Avenue), 5756 Cass Ave, 48202, https://places.singleplatform.com/tony-vs-tavern/menu?ref=Microsoft             

Good Grab and Go Suggestions in Evenings (Besides the Student Center options):

Towers Café (WSU Campus), Dinner from 5-8:30 pm and Late Night service Mon-Thu & Sun 8:30-11

Subways:

Jimmy Johns (WSU Campus, near Manoogian Hall), 5118 Anthony Wayne Dr, Detroit, MI 48202, Mon-Sat 11-9, Sun 11-3, https://locations.jimmyjohns.com/mi/detroit/sandwiches-245.html?utm_source=google%20my%20business&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=website%20link

Insomnia Cookies (WSU campus, near Manoogian Hall), 5171 Anthony Wayne Dr., Detroit, MI 48202, Mon-Weds 11-1 am, Th-Sat 11-3 am, Sun 12 noon-1 am), https://insomniacookies.com/menu/detroitwaynestate

Byblos Café and Grill (Mediterranean, 3 min drive), 87 W Palmer St, Detroit MI 48202, Mon-Fri 9-9, Sat 11-9, Sun closed, https://bybloscafeandgrill.com/menu/

Potato Place (stuffed potatoes, soups, near Old Main building, 2 min drive), 107 West Warren Ave, Detroit, 48201, https://thepotatoplace.com/menu

Savvy Sliders (10-15 mins from campus), 4650 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, Mon-Sat 8am-3 am, Sun 11 am-10 pm, https://order.savvysliders.com/

Blimpie Sandwich Shop (close to Old Main Building, 3 min walk from Old Main), 108 W Handcock St, Detroit, MI 48201, Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5, Sun – Closed, https://www.blimpie.com/stores/10768?utm_source=extnet&utm_medium=Yext

Jets Pizza (4 min drive from campus), 4718 Anthony Wayne Dr, Detroit, MI 48201, Mon-Thurs, Sun 10-11, Fri-Sat 11-12, https://ordering.jetspizza.com/?uniqueStoreIdentifier=13167#/

Ima Noodles (3 min drive, 6 min walk from campus, by Old Main), 4870 Cass Ave, 48201, Mon-Thurs 11-10, Fri-Sat 11-11, Sun 12-10, https://imanoodles.com/midtown

SuperCrisp (fast food, hybrid American/Japanese items, across from Old Main building, 2 min drive), 4830 Cass Ave, Detroit 48201, Mon-Sun 11-9, https://www.supercrisp.com/menu 

Charminar Biryani House (Indian) ((3 min drive, 6 min walk from campus, by Old Main), 119  W Warren Ave, 48201, Mon-Sun 11-9, https://charminarmi.com/troy-menu/

Poke Poke Sushi Unrolled, (5 min drive, parking located inside the Studio One Apartments complex), 4501 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201, Mon-Sat 10:30-9, Sun 12-9, https://eatpokepoke.com/menu/?utm_source=GoogleBusinessProfile&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb-menu-link

McDonald's, (6 min drive), 4235 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI – 24 hours

Bucharest Grill Mediterranean, (6 min drive), 110 Piquette Street, Detroit, MI 48202 https://www.bucharestgrill.com/ Sun 11-8, Mon-Thu 10-9, Fri-Sat 10-11.

Slow’s To Go (BBQ with good vegan options, 4 min drive, best to order ahead), 4107 Cass Ave., Detroit, 48201, Mon Closed, Tues-Thurs, 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-9, Sun 11-8,  https://slowsbarbq.com/detroit-corktown-slows-bar-bq-food-menu

Shangri-La (upscale Chinese, Sushi, Japanese, close to Old Main Building, 2 min drive, best to order ahead), 4710 Cass Ave, Detroit 48201, Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun Closed, https://midtown-shangri-la.pops-cafe.com/#menu

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken (2 min drive), 4101 3rd Street, Detroit 48201, Mon-Sun 11-9, https://www.gusfriedchicken.com/locations/detroit-michigan

Parking Receipts

If you need a parking receipt because our lots/structures did not produce a receipt, please use any of these receipts.

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WSU Sponsorship and Special Thanks

The 2025 NFA National Speech and Debate Championship Tournament was made possible by the sponsorship and support of the following Wayne State offices and organizations:

OFFICE OF THE PROVOST

COLLEGE OF FINE, PERFORMING, AND COMMUNICATION ARTS

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION

WSU SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM

Special thanks to the following for planning and logistics:

Julius Davenport, Media Arts Equipment Room Coordinator, CFPCA

Kelly Driscroll, Director of Communications and Enrollment Management, CFPCA

Taylor Gawlik, Individual Giving Officer, CFPCA

April Hazamy. Alumni Relations Officer, CFPCA

Alesyn McCall, Supervisor, Marketing and Media Production, CFPCA

Margaret Nelson, Supervisor of Room Reservations, Student Center Administration

Alison Piech Lynn, Director of Philanthropy, CFPCA

Elizabeth Rykalsky, Event Specialist in the Development Office

Israel Sexton, Executive Assistant to the Dean, CFPCA

Dr. Ron Stevenson, Director of Forensics, and Associate Professor of Teaching, Communication

Dr. Kelly Michael Young, Associate Dean, CFPCA, and Associate Professor, Communication

And, Dr. George W. Ziegelmueller, whose leadership and vision solidified Wayne State’s history with competitive speech and debate activities.