2v2 debate event that focuses on current events at the domestic and international level.

Topics change every 1-2 months and range from domestic economic issues to geopolitical conflicts across the world. Past topics have addressed: housing, immigration, and gun control in the US, as well as sanctions in Venezuela, China's Belt and Road Initiative, and the conflict between North and South Korea.

Debate format meant to be accessible to all regardless of their level of experience.

To better understand the pressing, relevant issues affecting the world, join Public Forum!

Email Lynn or Lucas with any questions!

1v1 debate event about moral questions as well as the merits of specific policies.  

Past topics have dealt with military aid to authoritarian regimes, universal basic income, federal job guarantees, and the state of free speech on college campuses.

Join LD to engage in fun, thought-provoking debates and work with amazing teammates! LD=Legit Debaters

Email Nivid or Claire to join or ask questions!

Congress is a debate event that simulates real-life politicians in Washington D.C. It combines the best parts of public speaking and relevant politics into a debate with many other competitors on whether to "pass" or "fail" a piece of legislation. 

We debate many new topics each tournament, ranging from selling Saudi Arabia weapons to the coronavirus pandemic to Biden's new policies. 

We are different from other debate events because Congress is just as much about public speaking skills as it is about debate. Persuasive rhetoric is just as important in Congress as argumentation.

Not only do you learn the fundamentals of debate, but you also acquire public speaking skills that help you throughout the rest of your life.

Join Congress to further the discussion on some of the most important issues of our generation! Check out our page right here or email Katie to join.

BQ is a debate event which allows students to compete 1 v. 1, 2 v. 2, or 2 v. 1. Topics in this event intersect with science, philosophy, and religion. Students present cases, engage in rebuttal and refutation, and participate in a question period. The Big Questions topic remains the same throughout the year, which is unique to the other debate events!

Resolved: Religious belief deserves more protection from government interference than other forms of belief.

Resolved: Religious belief is a prerequisite for morality. 

This event is available at all local tournaments.

Email Chaithra or Meghana if you have any questions regarding BQ!